Goodbye, Fair Film

With the end of 2010 came, too, the end of Kodachrome. Dwanye's Photo, the final spot where Kodachrome could be developed, took the last orders of film to be processed by the end of December 2010, making any remaining rolls obsolete. Many people vied for the position of having the last roll ever developed so, to remain unbiased, the honor of the last roll processed went to Dwanye himself.

The word is still out about the contents of Steve McCurry's roll.

See the complete story at The New York Times and enjoy the musical version of Kodachrome while you're reading.

Stained-Glass Slides

A do-it-yourself project for anyone with an old stash of slide film (or anyone who can find some old slides at thrift stores, flea markets, etc.), this window cover is made from strung together slides, creating a stained glass effect of the most gorgeous kind!

This is also a neat effect for a lampshade--see this tutorial for a how-to!

Via Gizmodo

It's difficult to remember the world didn't used to be in black & white

Allow this Kodak film test from 1922 to remind you. Shot 13 years prior to the first full-length color film, it's a fascinating glimpse into history.

See the original Kodak post for further details on the conservation process.

Via Mental_Floss.

Kodachrome: The Final Frontier

Many mourned when Kodak announced the discontinuation of its Kodachrome film in June 2009.

The final roll of Kodachrome produced was bequeathed to Steve McCurry, the National Geographic photographer famed for his photograph of the Afghan Girl, which was taken with the film. McCurry recently sent his final roll in for processing. The results, discreetly held back, will be debuted in an upcoming National Geographic documentary.

If anyone is still hording Kodachrome film, the deadline to get it processed is December 30--the service is only available at Dwane's Photo in Parsons, Kansas.

[via Obsolete via NPR]