No, I am not going out to drop some crazy amount of cash on the next best camera that came out. If you know me, I am not the kind of guy who chases the latest expensive piece of gear. I will use the best proven tool for the job. So what am I upgrading too you may ask. Well, I'll tell you. Kodak has announced a new color negative film. That's right a NEW film. I am excited to see this. It is not just another film, it's a new film with new technology. Finer grain, smoother color and tones and better latitude. That's what Kodak is saying anyway so I will upgrade to the new film when it hits the shelves. 

Nikon F4, Sigma 70-200, Portra 400VC

So guess what this new upgrade is going to cost. Go ahead, guess. I'm not sure, but it will be about $5-$6 bucks. Yup, that's it. Not $1,200 or $3,500 bucks. Actually, now that I think about it, the upgrade isn't costing me anything. I buy Portra 400nc now anyway, so buying the new film instead is a wash. A free upgrade. Not bad.

Now, for all my digital friends out there if they want to upgrade they have to buy a whole new camera body. That isn't cheap. I get to keep my lovely Nikon F4 and Mamiya 645, stick a new upgrade IN the camera, and I get a new look. I love that. I will be using the new film for all of my upcoming family portait shoots.