Oh man, Kodak has had such a wild history. From devastating themselves with the reluctance to enter the digital market, to their founder and his premature exit. Such a fun rabbit hole to dive into.
It’s almost as interesting as Ferrania that started as an explosives company or something like that, but yeah I was reading into Kodak’s history and it could be a compelling little video
I’m a fan of their products but definitely not their business sense (or lack thereof) if someone else made reliable and affordable color film I’d be jazzed
The bankers at private equity don't give a hoot about photography or film. Its just another company on their portfolio to extract profit dividends from.
Kodak moments (part of Alaris) just distributes film that's produced by Eastman Kodak. Eastman holds all the film patents, makes the film, etc. but Alaris has the exclusive rights to distribute film to end-consumers under the Kodak brand (except for motion picture film). Should really have no impact on the various other badges of Kodak film (Fuji Color 200/400, etc.) but there may be some bumps in the supply chain for Kodak branded photo film (Gold/Ultra Max/Portra, etc).
As a Canadian and long term customer of MEC, that iconic Canadian gem has been significantly diminished since that company bought em a few years ago. Coincidentally, I just went there today, which is no small feat, as there are about 10(?) locations in the country. Their "rock solid guarantee" was rewritten shortly after the acquisition. But also their acquisition happened shortly after I returned thousands of dollars worth of lightly used outdoor adventure gear... You're welcome Kingswood?
As far as I understand, Alaris is the one allowed to license the name "Kodak" which is how they make money to pay back the pension fund. Alaris has basically already run the name Kodak into the ground by selling all sorts of ewaste garbage with the name Kodak on it, so Kingswood Capital is probably looking for a steady income stream from licensing the Kodak name to otherwise crappy products. I HOPE, but this is just speculation, that film has nothing to do with this purchase and will have no effect on film or chemicals, but we may see more crappy ewaste products with the kodak name on them, fine by me if thats the case
It's just baffling that this e-waste garbage they put out is leading in Japan when it comes to sales of digital compact cameras. I know, it won't be a huge market, but it seems to be a little more than just them selling some AliExpress stuff on the side.
Kodak Moments is not Eastman Kodak. Eastman Kodak company is an actual "film stock" KODK, with a 'film' division(Advanced Materials and Chemicals segment) which produces the film. Alaris sells it to consumers. EK sells directly to cinema markets, and most likely Fuji, Lomo, and others? Ideally, Alaris would have been bought by KODK, bringing everything back in one house, but it wasn't.
Gotcha, thank you for the breakdown, I was pretty much going only off the press release and my mind got overwhelmed by the corporate jargon. I’ll try and do a bit of a more comprehensive video in the future but I really appreciate the comment!
I'm using Kodak Alaris products on a daily basis. The hardware is okay-ish, the software is okay, but the customer support is horrible! I've been thinking about switching to another company, but as long as the hardware is still working, I don't want to make that investment. If I could turn back time, I'd chose Fujitsu instead of Kodak Alaris. However, that has nothing at all to do with photography 🤪
Customer support is kind of underrated, I was trying to figure out what happened to this shipment from Canada and the only thing you can do is talk to some programmed chat bot that was impressively unhelpful hahah but thanks for the comment and I guess keep me posted on if you notice any changes post Kingswood
Alaris makes software, the marketing is not their product, it's the goal for their clients while using their products. They are digitization company who makes optical devices, scanners and software for digitization of physical docs.=, but they offer the full stack, scanning, storage, distribution and email automation, cloud, ...
Kodak is riches to rags saga. Kodak lost the plot by clinging to the better buggy whips too long. Film revival can't depend bankrupt companies that get acquired by private equity scrap dealers who squeeze until everything is sold off.
While moments produces the chemicals and film, Alaris has all the patents and r&d... so Kingswood could release the kodachrome recipe. Both companies are super intertwined because all the intellectual property is under Alaris (patents, software).
Howdy! Recent and keen camera enthusiest here from SC, Work at thrift store and recently came across a Canon AE-1 in pretty good shape but the winder is stuck and it dosn't work currently. I would love if you would maybe be interested in working on it for me? Obviously would be willing to pay whatever it takes or to even get your opinion, HMU! :)
Oh man, Kodak has had such a wild history. From devastating themselves with the reluctance to enter the digital market, to their founder and his premature exit. Such a fun rabbit hole to dive into.
It’s almost as interesting as Ferrania that started as an explosives company or something like that, but yeah I was reading into Kodak’s history and it could be a compelling little video
Although I've hated everything-Kodak almost my entire life, I hope those that like their products still get to buy it.
I’m a fan of their products but definitely not their business sense (or lack thereof) if someone else made reliable and affordable color film I’d be jazzed
Wait, Kodak Alaris helps other companies with marketing? "Here is our great history of wrong business decisions, hire us!"
The bankers at private equity don't give a hoot about photography or film. Its just another company on their portfolio to extract profit dividends from.
What a time to be alive 🫠
Imagine reading the goals/aims/mission statement of a private equity firm and believing them. Big lol.
Kodak moments (part of Alaris) just distributes film that's produced by Eastman Kodak. Eastman holds all the film patents, makes the film, etc. but Alaris has the exclusive rights to distribute film to end-consumers under the Kodak brand (except for motion picture film). Should really have no impact on the various other badges of Kodak film (Fuji Color 200/400, etc.) but there may be some bumps in the supply chain for Kodak branded photo film (Gold/Ultra Max/Portra, etc).
Gonna be another private equity kiss of death.
Thanks for these Monday film news bits.
Thank you for watching them!
I think it's hilarious that the camera started going out of focus during the description of patco products because my brain did the same thing
Reading into Private Equity firms made my brain take a fat nap
Same. I thought I was fading out for a second.
As a Canadian and long term customer of MEC, that iconic Canadian gem has been significantly diminished since that company bought em a few years ago. Coincidentally, I just went there today, which is no small feat, as there are about 10(?) locations in the country. Their "rock solid guarantee" was rewritten shortly after the acquisition. But also their acquisition happened shortly after I returned thousands of dollars worth of lightly used outdoor adventure gear... You're welcome Kingswood?
Yo thank you for that insight! I’m sorry to hear about the changes but glad to hear you got that dough 🤌🏻
As far as I understand, Alaris is the one allowed to license the name "Kodak" which is how they make money to pay back the pension fund. Alaris has basically already run the name Kodak into the ground by selling all sorts of ewaste garbage with the name Kodak on it, so Kingswood Capital is probably looking for a steady income stream from licensing the Kodak name to otherwise crappy products. I HOPE, but this is just speculation, that film has nothing to do with this purchase and will have no effect on film or chemicals, but we may see more crappy ewaste products with the kodak name on them, fine by me if thats the case
It's just baffling that this e-waste garbage they put out is leading in Japan when it comes to sales of digital compact cameras. I know, it won't be a huge market, but it seems to be a little more than just them selling some AliExpress stuff on the side.
I like some of Blackstone's investments. What the fuck do they know about cameras?
Bart Simpson "It wasn't me", Romping Bronco " I went to film school" 🤣
Guilty, as charged your worship. : )
Gotta flex that community college degree somehow 😂
Kodak Moments is not Eastman Kodak. Eastman Kodak company is an actual "film stock" KODK, with a 'film' division(Advanced Materials and Chemicals segment) which produces the film. Alaris sells it to consumers. EK sells directly to cinema markets, and most likely Fuji, Lomo, and others? Ideally, Alaris would have been bought by KODK, bringing everything back in one house, but it wasn't.
Gotcha, thank you for the breakdown, I was pretty much going only off the press release and my mind got overwhelmed by the corporate jargon. I’ll try and do a bit of a more comprehensive video in the future but I really appreciate the comment!
Thanks for the video! If you didn’t make this, I would have probably never heard about this. Keep it up big man.
I'm using Kodak Alaris products on a daily basis. The hardware is okay-ish, the software is okay, but the customer support is horrible! I've been thinking about switching to another company, but as long as the hardware is still working, I don't want to make that investment. If I could turn back time, I'd chose Fujitsu instead of Kodak Alaris.
However, that has nothing at all to do with photography 🤪
Customer support is kind of underrated, I was trying to figure out what happened to this shipment from Canada and the only thing you can do is talk to some programmed chat bot that was impressively unhelpful hahah but thanks for the comment and I guess keep me posted on if you notice any changes post Kingswood
Alaris makes software, the marketing is not their product, it's the goal for their clients while using their products. They are digitization company who makes optical devices, scanners and software for digitization of physical docs.=, but they offer the full stack, scanning, storage, distribution and email automation, cloud, ...
Kodak is riches to rags saga. Kodak lost the plot by clinging to the better buggy whips too long. Film revival can't depend bankrupt companies that get acquired by private equity scrap dealers who squeeze until everything is sold off.
While moments produces the chemicals and film, Alaris has all the patents and r&d... so Kingswood could release the kodachrome recipe. Both companies are super intertwined because all the intellectual property is under Alaris (patents, software).
Thank you for helping clarify!
Howdy! Recent and keen camera enthusiest here from SC, Work at thrift store and recently came across a Canon AE-1 in pretty good shape but the winder is stuck and it dosn't work currently. I would love if you would maybe be interested in working on it for me? Obviously would be willing to pay whatever it takes or to even get your opinion, HMU! :)
Sure shoot me an email! Rompingbroncorepairs@gmail.com
Woah I mean Whoa
You completely do not understand the kodak entities and what they do. Do even a modicum of research before posting please. Or not.
The sworn deposition meeting is down the hall. #ItsEntertainmentFella
I appreciate the feedback and I’ll keep that in mind. Or not! 😂