Film in Bullk

wil · Oct 30, 2005

I loking for an online site to buy 35mm film in bulk. Any one have a site the trust to buy film online?

jstuedle · Oct 30, 2005

B&H Photographis is where I get mine.

Otohp · Oct 30, 2005

Perhaps check out ebay?

Patrick · Oct 31, 2005

I use B&H and FreeStyle. Never had a problem with either of them.

jstuedle · Oct 31, 2005

I mentioned B7H already, but Freestyle is another reliable supplier I agree.

Unimaxium · Oct 31, 2005

There's also Adorama. If you use any of the 3 places mentioned, be sure to support TPF and visit them using the sponsored links on this page (or anywhere on the forum).

Patrick · Nov 1, 2005

I've had nothing but trouble from Adorama, Customer service is a joke and manned by morons.

nealjpage · Nov 1, 2005

How many exposures should I get out of a bulk roll? Is the price significantly lower verses pre-rolled film? Which one will give me the most bang for my buck?

Patrick · Nov 1, 2005

nealjpage said:
How many exposures should I get out of a bulk roll? Is the price significantly lower verses pre-rolled film? Which one will give me the most bang for my buck?

I find with B&W it's about 1/2 the cost (I buy "grey" market Kodak bulk) if not alittle more. And that depends on the film.

I get 17 or so 36 exposure rolls out of 100' bulk rolls.

BTW if you go this route always re-shoot the last frame. Mine always get cut off.

nealjpage · Nov 11, 2005

"Grey market" Kodak? Like out of someone's trunk or something? :lol:

Where do I find this and what should I pay for, I dunno, Tri-X 400?

Patrick · Nov 11, 2005

nealjpage said:
"Grey market" Kodak? Like out of someone's trunk or something? Where do I find this and what should I pay for, I dunno, Tri-X 400?

No..not out of someone's trunk..:lmao: Not exactly grey market as you would think, just meant for export out of the country. I buy Tri-X for $29.49 from B&H. It's listed as "USAW" The "USA" listed roll is $44.95.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=29165&is=USAW&addedTroughType=search

"We advertise Kodak film in three types:

IMPORTED - Film made outside the USA and imported for us. This may also be referred to as "GREY".
USAW - Film manufactured in the USA for Worldwide distribution.
USA - Film manufactured in the USA or overseas and imported for domestic distribution. "

:greenpbl: :greenpbl:

DocFrankenstein · Nov 11, 2005

How do you put it into rolls? I can't imagine doing it myself.

jstuedle · Nov 11, 2005

There are several types of bulk film loaders. I personally like a Watson. They run about $35.00 at last look. Reloadable cassettes are also available in plastic and metal. The metal seem to hold up better. These can be had from B&H as well as Adorama.