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kansalliskala
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Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:44 am Post subject: Colour film shortage |
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kansalliskala wrote:
Does anyone have inside information why color films are now almost nonexistent and is the situation about to get better anytime? _________________ MF: Kodak DCS SLR/c; Samsung NX10; OM-10; Canon T50
Zuiko 28/3.5, Distagon 35/2.8; Yashica ML 50/2;
Zuiko 50/1.4; S-M-C 120/2.8; Zuiko 135/3.5; 200/5;
Tamron AD1 135/2.8, Soligor 180/3.5; Tamron AD1 300/5.6
Tamron zooms: 01A, Z-210
Yashicaflex C; Київ 4 + Юпитер 8, 11; Polaroid 100; Olympus XA; Yashica T3
Museum stuff: Certo-Phot; Tele-Edixon 135; Polaris 90-190; Asahi Bellows; Ixus IIs
Projects: Agfa Isolette III (no shutter), Canon AE-1D (no sensor),
Nikon D80 (dead), The "Peace Camera"
AF: Canon, Tokina, Sigma Video: JVC GZ-MG275E |
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cooltouch
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Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2022 2:52 pm Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
I can't speak to supply issues over on your side of the pond, but here in the USA there's no shortage. It's as expensive as hell (over $20 for a single 24-exp roll of ISO 400 Kodacolor!), but it's easy enough to find. Even WalMart's online store has it. _________________ Michael
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kansalliskala
![Level 4 Level 4](rating4.gif) Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 5036 Location: Southern Finland countryside
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Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2022 6:09 am Post subject: |
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kansalliskala wrote:
This is the situation here (most used Europe / Germany internet stores).
https://www.fotoimpex.com/shop/system/?func=listingmain&rub1=Films&rub2=35mm%20films&cache=1663740534&sort=5
https://www.macodirect.de/en/film/color-negative-films/?p=1&n=72&o=3 _________________ MF: Kodak DCS SLR/c; Samsung NX10; OM-10; Canon T50
Zuiko 28/3.5, Distagon 35/2.8; Yashica ML 50/2;
Zuiko 50/1.4; S-M-C 120/2.8; Zuiko 135/3.5; 200/5;
Tamron AD1 135/2.8, Soligor 180/3.5; Tamron AD1 300/5.6
Tamron zooms: 01A, Z-210
Yashicaflex C; Київ 4 + Юпитер 8, 11; Polaroid 100; Olympus XA; Yashica T3
Museum stuff: Certo-Phot; Tele-Edixon 135; Polaris 90-190; Asahi Bellows; Ixus IIs
Projects: Agfa Isolette III (no shutter), Canon AE-1D (no sensor),
Nikon D80 (dead), The "Peace Camera"
AF: Canon, Tokina, Sigma Video: JVC GZ-MG275E |
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55
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Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:03 am Post subject: |
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55 wrote:
kansalliskala wrote: |
Does anyone have inside information why color films are now almost nonexistent and is the situation about to get better anytime? |
From recent months on pentaxforums.com :
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/106-ask-b-h-photo/441736-whats-going-kodak-film.html
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/106-ask-b-h-photo/443918-color-film-availability.html
The B&H Photo representative says supply shortages are to blame. |
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cooltouch
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Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2022 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
Well, that was July. If you do an internet search now, you'll find plenty of it. Fuji's prices aren't too bad, but Kodak's are obscenely high. Probably because of shortages -- one can only hope. _________________ Michael
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gaeger
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Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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gaeger wrote:
My local camera store, Kenmore Camera, in Kenmore, WA has consistently had Fujicolor 200 for sale, three rolls of 35mm film of 36 exp. for $15.95. That seems to be a excellent bargain, and definitely keeps me coming back there. _________________ "Here's to the wonder" -- Alan Boyle
Nikkor/Nikon 20, 24, 28, 35, 50, 55, 85, 105, 135, 180, 200, 300, 400, 10-20, 18-35, 18-55, 28-50, 28-70, 24-85, 35-200, 50-300, 75-150, 80-200, 70-210, 70-300, 200-500
Minolta Rokkor 24, 28, 35, 45, 50, 58, 100, 135, 50-135, 300
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haytypical
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Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:15 am Post subject: |
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haytypical wrote:
cooltouch wrote: |
Well, that was July. If you do an internet search now, you'll find plenty of it. Fuji's prices aren't too bad, but Kodak's are obscenely high. Probably because of shortagescoreball -- one can only hope. |
How about their quality? Is there too much difference? |
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philslizzy
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Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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philslizzy wrote:
Real Camera in Manchester, UK seem to have a never ending supply
https://realcamera.co.uk/ _________________ Hero in the 'messin-with-cameras-for-the-hell-of-it department'. Official. |
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caledonia84
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Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:57 am Post subject: |
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caledonia84 wrote:
I actually found a load of colour film when I was clearing out some old camera gear the other day about 20 rolls worth, I rarely shoot film these days so stuck 10 rolls of expired 35mm fujichrome 400d on ebay. I saw some similar sold from Japan for quite a lot of money. _________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/caledonia84/
Current cameras
Sony A7riii, fuji x100t.
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M42 - Helios 44m x 2 44m-4, Helios 40 - 2, Mamiya Sekor 55mm f1.8, Super Takumar 50mm f1.4, Soligor 400mm f6.3, Zeiss Flektogon 35mm f2.4 Soligor 300mm f5.6, pancolar, 50mm f1.8, Orestor 135mm f2.8.
OM - Zuiko 50mm f1.8, Zuiko 50mm f1.4 x2
m39 - Jupiter 8 50mm f2
C/Y ML 50mm f1.4. DSB 28mm f2.8
Minolta MD - 35-70mm f3.5, Minolta 50mm f1.7 100mm f3.5.
Canon - 50mm f1.8, Elicar 90mm f2.5 macro
C Mount - Fujian 35mm f1.7
Fujica X - Porst 50mm f1.2, porst ww macro 28mm f2.8
Pentax K - Porst 50mm f1.4, Ricoh Rikenon 28mm f2.8.
Raynox DCR 150 & 250 |
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philslizzy
![Level 4 Level 4](rating4.gif) Joined: 07 Aug 2012 Posts: 4743 Location: Cheshire, England
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Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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philslizzy wrote:
I have friends out hunting for unused disposable cameras at charity shops and boot sales. They often sell for £1-£3.
Most of what's turned up for me, so far, is film expired between 2008-2016 so I'm happy with that. Whatever brand, they always seem to contain relabelled fuji film
Many, though only contain 17 exposure films. But thats ok for testing.
![](http://forum.mflenses.com/userpix/20234/5918_dispo_1.jpg) _________________ Hero in the 'messin-with-cameras-for-the-hell-of-it department'. Official. |
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kansalliskala
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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2023 7:25 am Post subject: |
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kansalliskala wrote:
philslizzy wrote: |
Many, though only contain 17 exposure films. But thats ok for testing.
![](http://forum.mflenses.com/userpix/20234/5918_dispo_1.jpg) |
And if you are lucky you get some unknown couples wedding pictures too. ![Very Happy](images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif) _________________ MF: Kodak DCS SLR/c; Samsung NX10; OM-10; Canon T50
Zuiko 28/3.5, Distagon 35/2.8; Yashica ML 50/2;
Zuiko 50/1.4; S-M-C 120/2.8; Zuiko 135/3.5; 200/5;
Tamron AD1 135/2.8, Soligor 180/3.5; Tamron AD1 300/5.6
Tamron zooms: 01A, Z-210
Yashicaflex C; Київ 4 + Юпитер 8, 11; Polaroid 100; Olympus XA; Yashica T3
Museum stuff: Certo-Phot; Tele-Edixon 135; Polaris 90-190; Asahi Bellows; Ixus IIs
Projects: Agfa Isolette III (no shutter), Canon AE-1D (no sensor),
Nikon D80 (dead), The "Peace Camera"
AF: Canon, Tokina, Sigma Video: JVC GZ-MG275E |
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philslizzy
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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2023 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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philslizzy wrote:
kansalliskala wrote: |
philslizzy wrote: |
Many, though only contain 17 exposure films. But thats ok for testing.
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And if you are lucky you get some unknown couples wedding pictures too. ![Very Happy](images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif) |
LOL. I go for sealed-in-bag cameras. Its not happened up to now. _________________ Hero in the 'messin-with-cameras-for-the-hell-of-it department'. Official. |
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pentaxpete
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Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:19 pm Post subject: Colour Film -- |
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pentaxpete wrote:
YO !! Remember the British HARMAN Company have made the NEW PHOENIX 200 C41 process film Not CHEEEEP but AVAILABLE ! _________________ Long Live REAL PHOTOGRAPHY ! |
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paulhofseth
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Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 8:46 am Post subject: |
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paulhofseth wrote:
the name of mr.Harman (who invented B&W products years ago which became the Ilford co )resurfaced after the demise of Ilford when that label was split in three. Accordinmg to this thread : at APUG: https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/harman-technology-vs-ilford-photo-vs-ilford-imaging-whats-in-a-name.203460/page-3#post-2752593 The dubious Phoenix respooling activity has nothing to do with Harmans factory.
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stevejobb
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Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2024 8:50 am Post subject: Re: Colour film shortage |
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stevejobb wrote:
kansalliskala wrote: |
Does anyone have inside information why color films are now almost nonexistent and is the situation about to get better anytime? |
High cost is one of the reasons why it has not become popular. The quality really depends on each person's perception.
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paulhofseth
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Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2024 10:50 am Post subject: |
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paulhofseth wrote:
Colour diapositives have a quality problem since Kodachrome has been discontinued and good films that do not contain dyes in the emulsion such as the Fuji dyes-iadded-n-the-dvelopment-bath remain dificult to obtain.And of course the zero cost and ease of snapping pictures on mibile phones as well as the fashion of immediate sharing instead of slow glue and pen- album- production has removed the big market for photo prints.
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