Films, where do you buy them?

[Fudgecakes]

Hi all. Just had this question hammering at me for some time already do I decided to ask, now. Where do you guys buy your films? Recently I started out shooting film and already I'm feeling the pinch of the cost of my Kodak films. I bulk roll my own 35mm films but my favourite films are hard to come by in 100ft rolls. So I would like to see, where do you guys get your films?

 

[raytoei]

i have to move away from tri-x to other films as my regular film.
Tri-x is now reserved for push processing only.

tri-x oem bulkroll is arista premium and sells at freestyle for
45 usd for 100ft aka 18-20 rolls of 36 exposures

I am currently playing with Fomapan 400 aka Arista Edu.
I finally nailed development at iso 200 and d76 1+1 at 5.30min@30c
this is like 37 usd for 100 feet. This is very flat when dried so is better
than Tri-x for scanning.

I also recently bought Kentmere 400, from B&H, this is the cheapest
I have since in the past 12 months, at 29 usd for 100 feet. Not developed
any yet so I can't comment.

So far the cheapest film i have found is Polypan F, this is iso 50. It sells for like 30usd
for 150m (ie. 400+ feet !!!!). It is supposed to be pushable to iso 200, but so far
I have only tried iso 50.

So if you are a high volume shooter, ie. several rolls a week, adapt the film to your style.

If I have a choice, I would like Ilford FP4 for ISO 100, and Kodak Tri-X for 200 - 1600 iso.

Fomapan 400 is okay BUT the true ISO is around 250/200 if developed with D76. I could use it
in iso 400 - iso 800 but there would be a lack of shadow details.

Polypan F 50 is cheap as a redeeming factor but it gets sticky when humidity sets in.

raytoei

 

[Fudgecakes]

i have to move away from tri-x to other films as my regular film.
Tri-x is now reserved for push processing only.

tri-x oem bulkroll is arista premium and sells at freestyle for
45 usd for 100ft aka 18-20 rolls of 36 exposures

I am currently playing with Fomapan 400 aka Arista Edu.
I finally nailed development at iso 200 and d76 1+1 at 5.30min@30c
this is like 37 usd for 100 feet. This is very flat when dried so is better
than Tri-x for scanning.

I also recently bought Kentmere 400, from B&H, this is the cheapest
I have since in the past 12 months, at 29 usd for 100 feet. Not developed
any yet so I can't comment.

So far the cheapest film i have found is Polypan F, this is iso 50. It sells for like 30usd
for 150m (ie. 400+ feet !!!!). It is supposed to be pushable to iso 200, but so far
I have only tried iso 50.

So if you are a high volume shooter, ie. several rolls a week, adapt the film to your style.

If I have a choice, I would like Ilford FP4 for ISO 100, and Kodak Tri-X for 200 - 1600 iso.

Fomapan 400 is okay BUT the true ISO is around 250/200 if developed with D76. I could use it
in iso 400 - iso 800 but there would be a lack of shadow details.

Polypan F 50 is cheap as a redeeming factor but it gets sticky when humidity sets in.

raytoei

I think I'll order arista premium and try first xD

 

[wmayeo]

I just step into the world of film. Camera body from eBay and film from B&H delivered to my place this afternoon. I was quite impressed with DHL delivery times.

Just like to share with you all about this. I used Hopshopgo to ship back my items. They actually store the items at their address and consolidate the shipment. I think they're with Comgateway.

I think it's a cheaper way to ship back your rolls of film. Current promo is here: Shop from U.S. online stores for the latest fashion apparel, accessories and electronic gadgets!

Cheers!

 

[MagnumLite]

I just step into the world of film. Camera body from eBay and film from B&H delivered to my place this afternoon. I was quite impressed with DHL delivery times.

Just like to share with you all about this. I used Hopshopgo to ship back my items. They actually store the items at their address and consolidate the shipment. I think they're with Comgateway.

I think it's a cheaper way to ship back your rolls of film. Current promo is here: Shop from U.S. online stores for the latest fashion apparel, accessories and electronic gadgets!

Cheers!

What kind of film did you get and what was the cost?

 

[wmayeo]

What kind of film did you get and what was the cost?

Fujifilm Superia Xtra 400
Fujifilm Neopan Arcos 100
Kodak Portra NC 160

Go B&H look for the prices. I bought these from them.

 

[MagnumLite]

Go B&H look for the prices. I bought these from them.

I'm kind of new to film as well, I certainly knew where to look for the price. Perhaps I wrongly phrase my question, by cost I meant with your method, after adding all your freight charges what did it add up to in terms of cost per roll for e.g. the Neopan Acros?