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The article reviews several photographic equipment and supplies, including the Diana Instant Square from Lomography, the T-MAX P3200 photographic film from Kodak, and the Expression 12000XL scanner from Epson.

The article focuses on the small Polaroid Land camera from instant photography developer Polaroid Corp., invented by Polaroid chairman Edwin Herbert Land. It says that the camera is called by its project designation SX-70, which weighs 26 ounces and is entirely automatic, even to film advancement. It states that Polaroid's competitor Eastman Kodak Co. is so far behind in instant photography, despite the success of its Instamatic model. Information on Land camera's invention is also offered.

The article reports on the growing confusion and consumer dissatisfaction caused by the decision of the U.S. Department of Justice to let other companies develop the film manufactured by Eastman Kodak Co. in May 1956. It says that the efficient marketing system developed by Eastman was abandoned to give other firms a chance at the business of developing color films for amateur photographers worth 100 million U.S. dollars. The independents believe that consumers have been inconvenienced. The two-price policy on Eastman color film is also discussed.

The article discusses the project "To Photograph the Details of a Dark Horse in Low Light," by the photographers Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin. The title of the project comes from a description of a color film by Kodak designed to accurately record the details of dark objects. Previously, the author notes, Kodak had been criticized for producing color films that made it notoriously difficult to photograph black and white faces in the same image. Mention is briefly made of the filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard who in the 1970s refused to use what he termed Kodak's "racist" film stock. Images of the project, which includes photographs of Bwiti initiation rites in Gabon, are presented.

The article focuses on the photographs taken by photographer Steve McCurry using the last roll of Kodachrome film ever made by Kodak. McCurry started the project from his hometown New York City in April 2010, brought it to India and ended it on the American Great Plains in Parsons, Kansas in July. He selected actor Robert De Niro as notable New Yorker because he says he reflects the attitude of the city. He also shot portraits of members of the Rabari tribe in Rajasthan, India for the project.

The article discusses the cinematographic aspects of the film "I am Love." It informs that Yorick Le Saux is the cinematographer of the film. It is stated that Le Saux used the Arricam Lite camera with a Cooke S4 Prime Lens or an Angenieux Optimo zoom lens. Le Saux used the photography films including the Vision3 500T 5219 from Eastman Kodak Co. and the Eterna 250T 8533 from Fujifilm Corp.

The article evaluates T-MAX 100 and T-MAX 400 films from Kodak.

The article presents a comparison between the T-MAX 400, also known as TMY, and TMY-2 films.

Features the Kodak's Professional Portra 900 film camera. Film speed; Image quality; Color-negative emulsions in the Kodak Professional Portra film products.

Features the Kodak Ektachrome E100G and E100GX transparency films from Eastman Kodak Co. Application of the T-Grain technology with a double-coated blue-sensitive layer and triple-coated green- and red-sensitive layers; Use of the Advanced Emulsion Sensitization technology to reduce the level of dyes required to sensitize the silver halide crystals; Dynamic tonal range.

Presents the top ten color-print films evaluated by the editors of 'Petersen's Photographic' magazine. Image quality produced by the Agfa Ultra 100; Description of the Fujicolor Superia 100's color contrast; Features of the Kodak Supra 100.

Compares several color slide films for photography. Agfachrome RSX II 50 Professional from Agfa; Fujichrome Pro 64T Type II Professional from Fujifilm; Ektachrome 64 Professional from Kodak.

Evaluates the Portra 400BW black-and-white film from Eastman Kodak Co. Characteristics of chromogenic films; Problems encountered with other black-and-white films; Results of film tests with Portra 400BW.

Presents the Kodak Professional Supra family camera films. Features; Benefits; Experience from using the camera films.

Evaluates the Professional Portra 800 film solution offered by Kodak. Characteristics that made it captured extreme lighting conditions; Similarity with other Portra film family members; Light situations in which the film solution can be exposed.

Evaluates several color-print films for photography. HDC Plus 100 from Agfacolor; NPS 160 Professional film from Fujicolor; Professional Supra 400 from Kodak.

Focuses on the Max Zoom 800 print film from Kodak. Description of the color and film grain produced by the film; Improvements found in the film; Emulsion layers used by Kodak for its films.

Evaluates several photographic films from Kodak company. Portra 160 Normal Color; Portra 160 Vivid Color; Portra 400 Normal Color; Portra 400 Vivid Color.

Provides information on Elite 200 Chrome film introduced by Kodak company. Features of the film; Information on the design of the film; Advantages of the film; Contact information provided.

Highlights the chromogenic black-and-white film, the Kodak T-Max T400 CN. Image quality offered by the film; Results of photo test; Information on grain control.

Introduces the Gold Max color-print film from Kodak, for use in 35 millimeter (mm) camera. Improvements to the Kodak Gold 100, 200 and 400 film family; Advantages of the Gold Max; Details on the film.

Evaluates Kodak Co.'s Royal Gold films. Grain measures; Aperture and exposure settings; Comparison with Kodak's Ektar films; Technological issues; Product support; Contact information.

Compares Fuji's Superia line of photographic films with Kodak's Gold films. Methodology used in testing both films; Film processing; Resolution and grain; Color saturation.

Presents information regarding ColorBurst, a private label film manufactured by Kodak Co. Lifting of the ban prohibiting the company to market other film brands; Profitability of budget-priced private label films; Comments of film manufacturers regarding the quality of private label films; Actual evaluation done on the quality of private label films.

Compares Eastman Kodak Co.'s new Ektachrome E100S and E100SW professional photography films with four competitors in the same class. Features of the new Kodak films; Results of comparison tests conducted on the Kodak films and Agfachrome RSX, Fujichrome Provia and Velvia, and KonicaChrome R-100 films; Color saturation; Neutral background; Skin tones.

Discusses the features of Kodak's Ektachrome Lumiere, a professional emulsion with a diffuse root-mean square (RMS) of 9. Comparison with other RMS 9 films; Availability in two speeds; History of product name; Preliminary testing; Sample photographs.

The article offers information on the new instant cameras and films to be launched by Eastman Kodak Co., the giant photographic supply company in the U.S. It mentions that the company has kept its silence on the details of the new products as well as the schedule of its released. It says that industry members have predicted that the launching of the product will be held at the annual stockholders' meeting on April 27, 1976 or on July 4, 1976 in time with the Bicentennial celebration.

The article discusses Japanese photography and imaging company Fuji Photo Film. The author focuses on the U.S. amateur color film market and the competition between Fuji Photo Film and U.S. photography company Eastman Kodak. Also mentioned are Fuji Photo Film's 1967-1971 sales, earnings and annual growth, world exports, and competition from photography companies Agfa-Gevaert and Du Pont.

The article offers information on Eastman Kodak Co.'s value addition on the film rolls, by extending the number of exposures to 8 from 6.

The article reports that the voluntary rationing of photographic film does not bode well for 150,000 retailers and 6,000 dealers whose exclusive or major trade is photo supplies. Eastman and Agfa Ansco have announced a 50 percent reduction in deliveries of sensitized products. In 1941, the War Production Board (WPB) stopped the production of civilian cameras and restricted photographic paper. The cut to dealers is due to high priority work with the military anticipating 107 percent photographic requirements in 1943.

The article previews the Kodacolor photographic film from Eastman Kodak Co. which will be available in the U.S. market in January 1942.

The article offers information about nitrate film. It notes the introduction of the plastic-based film negatives by Eastman Kodak Co. in 1889 and the steps in identifying and housing nitrate film. Moreover, ways of storing the film, preparing it for cold storage, and loading and monitoring freezers are also indicated.

Features the photography films Portra 400UC of Kodak Co. and the Agfa Ultra Color 100. Saturation levels of the Portra 400UC; Benefits of the Portra to wedding photographers and location portraitists demanding fast films; Skin tones produced by the Ultra Color in pictures.

Evaluates the Max Zoom 800 photographic film from Kodak. Situations encountered while using ISO 800; Impact of low light levels on the amount of scene in focus; Advantage of ISO 800.

Evaluates an updated version of the Kodak Max 400 camera film. How it differs from the former version and from other 400-speed films on the market, including that it is slightly faster; Technology behind the upgrade.

Provides information on the Kodak Black & White + 400 film being offered by Kodak. Advantages; Where to use the film; Significance of the film for scanning.

Discusses the causes of grainy prints from the Max 800 film of Kodak. Case of overdevelopment; When are films underexposed; Tips on how to prevent the graininess in the specified film.

Features Kodak's Pro 100 film. Design of film for professional applications; Testing of film in both amateur and professional applications; Performance of film as evaluated by the authors; Processing results.

Evaluates the Kodak Royal Gold 200 color film from Eastman Kodak Co. Variety of locations and subjects used; Kodak technologies used; Applications.

Presents test results for Eastman Kodak's slide film Ektachrome P1600 for astrophotographic use. Slide film as an alternative to negative films; Design for push-process; Exposures made through the telescope; Testing with standard camera lenses.

Evaluates Kodak's Pro 100 color film. Comparison with other fine grain professional films; Enhancement of edge effects; Control of grains in the fast layers.