Josh Root 
, Jun 22, 2009; 07:04 a.m.
The day we long expected has finally come:
Kodak has announced that after 74 years, they are discontinuing the last of their Kodachrome films, K64 . You can see the full press release further down on the page. Now, before we get into a frenzy of wailing, teeth gnashing, and hotheaded accusations I think everyone needs to admit something: We all knew this day was coming. Yes, everyone knows that the song says “Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away”. But Paul Simon also says in that same song “I can read the writing on the wall”.
Read the rest here:
http://photo.net/learn/film/slide-film/kodachrome-discontinued/
William Kahn 
, Jun 22, 2009; 08:37 a.m.
When you think about it, 74 years is an incredibly long time for the continuous manufacture of any single product line. Josh is right - we all knew this was coming. The only surprise is that it lasted this long. So, just as we did after Hudson automobiles, 8-track stereos and Laserdiscs, we have to move on......
(But if the Jack Daniels distillery ever quits making Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, I'm going to be seriously pi**ed off.)
James Dainis 
, Jun 22, 2009; 10:12 a.m.
Josh Loeser , Jun 22, 2009; 10:16 a.m.
Now I know why something was telling me to buy a few rolls last week at Tempe Camera. Unfortunately, I did not do so. I'll probably have to grab a few online.
This is a sad day.
Andy L , Jun 22, 2009; 10:40 a.m.
Well I've never actually used Kodachrome, but now that I've read this I want to. Put in an order for a few rolls.
Josh Loeser: Don't worry, the article says Kodak will keep selling it until they run out, so you can still get it.
Steve Smith , Jun 22, 2009; 10:41 a.m.
Don't worry, the article says Kodak will keep selling it until they run out, so you can still get it.
But it also says that Dwayne's will process it up to the end of 2010 so don't take too long using it.
Joseph Geronimo , Jun 22, 2009; 10:58 a.m.
Well I knew this day would come! I am sad as I will miss my Kodachrome that I have been shooting now for 18 years. I also shoot digital but if you ask me there is no comparison, hey just my opinion. I will be shooting film for as long as it is around. Hoping for nicer weather as I have 15 rolls of K64 in my fridge just looking to be loaded into my EOS 3. I think Paul Simon needs to come out with a revised version now.
The sunrises over New Hampshires Lake Winnipesauke at Weirs Beach. Canon EOS 3 Kodachrome 64 © Joe Geronimo 2009
Craig Sander , Jun 22, 2009; 10:58 a.m.
I wonder if the folks at Dwayne's are upset about this news?
I would have to imagine that Kodachrome processing sales are a good source of income for them.
wayne g , Jun 22, 2009; 11:06 a.m.
Bummer! Just last week I was telling my wife that I wanted to get my K64 out of the freezer and use it.
Dave Lee 
, Jun 22, 2009; 11:13 a.m.
Dwane's said they will continue to process it through 2010. I'll be shooting some this summer with my F100.
