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Eastman Kodak to discontinue Kodachrome


Kodak Kodachrome

A saleswoman holds a box of Kodachrome film at an electronics shop in New York. Eastman Kodak has announced it will discontinue the legendary 74-year-old film that revolutionized color photography because of slow sales and dwindling demand in the digital age.

Sales of the film known for its rich, vibrant tones have plunged as photographers gravitated to digital cameras and newer film.

Paul Simon can kiss his Kodachrome goodbye: Eastman Kodak Co. is discontinuing the storied 74-year-old color film.