>>3466202The general trend has been down since the advent of digital and will continue to slide until film reaches a level similar to other alternative process (perhaps somewhat higher?). The majority of film stocks being 'released' are modifications of other existing films and not really new films. From the larger companies we are seeing some updating of films (which is nice) and kodak did bring back ektachrome which is interesting but nothing truly new.
The greatest selection of films are stuck in 35mm format because of that currently it the most profitable size. However as well documented at this point 35 is not format useful to vast majority of commercial photographers. It is a format dominated by enthusiasts and artists neither of which is likely to maintain a sustainable market.
>because the K17 process is ridiculously expensiveIt's k14.
>And the best films have 2-3 stops more range than the *average* digital camera. DRs established by reputable testers say that color film come out to around 10 stops, 13 with the right conditions and processing. Kodak itself stated 13 was a good estimation of film dynamic range. Modern camera sensors hit 13 easily with many now in the 14 stop range. The nikon d850 for full frame cameras currently has the highest rating at 14.8 stops for instance. This also before applying hdr techniques which will easily dominate any film.
So no, color film does not have a superior dynamic range.
