Kodak 126 Film to be Discontinued by 2000.ROCHESTER Rochester (rŏch`ĕstər, –ĭstər).1 City (1990 pop. 70,745), seat of Olmsted co., SE Minn.; inc. 1858. , N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 1998--Kodak will stop manufacturing film for 126 cameras at the end of next year, company officials announced. Kodak Gold 126 film -- designed for exclusive use in 126 cameras -- will no longer be made by Kodak as of Dec. 31, 1999. Kodak Instamatic 126- format cameras, introduced by Kodak in 1963, have not been sold for years. The film will be available while supplies last. "Sales of film in this format have declined at a rate of 30% annually for some time," said Gregory Walker, worldwide category manager for Cartridge (1) See phono cartridge. (2) A removable storage module that contains magnetic disks, optical discs, magnetic tape or memory chips. Cartridges are inserted into slots in the drive, printer or computer. Film Products, Kodak. "Far less than one percent of our film sales are in the 126 format." "Newer photographic technology -- including the Advanced Photo System and some of the newer 35mm cameras -- has eclipsed 126 photography, and has given 126 consumers better products to choose from," Walker said. "We would like to encourage them to move on to other Kodak products that are just as easy to use, but will yield even better snapshots." The latest information on a range of Kodak products and services is available on the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the at http://www.kodak.com, or by telephone at 800/242-2424. -0- Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : For additional information about Kodak, visit our web site on the Internet at: www.kodak.com/ CONTACT: Media Contacts: Paul C. Allen Al·len , Edgar 1892-1943. American anatomist who is noted for his studies of hormones and for the discovery (1923) of estrogen. Charles S Charles, archduke of Austria Charles, 1771–1847, archduke of Austria; brother of Holy Roman Emperor Francis II. Despite his epilepsy, he was the ablest Austrian commander in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars; however, he was handicapped by . Smith (716) 724-5802 (voice) (716) 724-4513 (voice) (716) 724-0964 (fax) (716) 724-0964 (fax) pcallen@kodak.com (e-mail) cssmith@kodak.com (e-mail) |
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