Is medium format film photography worth doing in Singapore ???

[gdfella2]

Hi to all,

Need your help on film photography in Singapore.
Currently, I am shooting with Nikon D810 system and thinking of dipping my toes into medium format film photography.

I would like to know the following...
1. How much does 120, 400 iso film costs, colour & B/W? Cheapest available at moment? If available in bulk, even better.
2. How much to wash one roll of 120 film? Any good & cheap lab to recommend? Any bulk wash discount? For colour & B/W.
I'm planning to shoot 6x7 format. Therefore 10 shots per 120 roll.
3. If want to carry out DIY film washing, is the C-41 chemicals & equipment readily available in Singapore?
How much it costs if available? How many rolls can one C-41 kit wash?

I just came across the RZ67 pro iiD film camera and loved it.
In theory, if I can manage the cost of film photography close to about $1/film :dunno:, I would jump in immediately...
(cost of film + cost of washing) divided by the number of shots taken.
example: ($8 + $8) divided by 10 shots for 6x7 format on 120 film = $1.60 per photo.


Thank you very much for your time.

 

[Anxin]

Short answer: NO.

Cheapest 120 (B&W) would exceed S$10/roll. Add in developing cost ~$6/roll (assuming that is what you meant by "washing"), more like $2/frame.

Color would be much more.

 

[kaxdd]

FYI, Triple D does 120 both BW and color negative development and 16 base scan. Even FotoHub also offer both 120 BW and color negative development and 16 base scan. Just Google to find out their pricing.

For DIY development, you can purchase the kits from Amazon. Tons of tutorials online to do DIY development. Maybe can check out Ruby Photo.

 

[gdfella2]

Thanks a lot for the info...
Looks like at that price I might be able to do 2 rolls per month.

 

[zk-diq]

it worth doing it.after 40 years, my film still there. but my digital media out of date not accessible any more.:cry: