Film price ALERT!
p.1 #1Film price ALERT!
I'd like to kick off a discussion on film prices, where we can notify each other about excellent deals on film, regardless of the format. To begin, I'll share links to stores that typically offer great prices for film:
Midwest Photo:
https://mpex.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=negative+film
B&H Photo:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=negative%20film&sts=ma
Midwest Photo:
https://mpex.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=negative+film
B&H Photo:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=negative%20film&sts=ma
Nov 18, 2023 at 10:50 AM
p.1 #2Film price ALERT!
Mpex is my go to.
Another place that often has great deals is https://reformedfilmlab.com/
Fred, you mentioned you bought Fuji 400 3x36 for $18 from Walmart? In store or online? Their online store is Amazon-like i.e random sellers w random prices.
Another place that often has great deals is https://reformedfilmlab.com/
Fred, you mentioned you bought Fuji 400 3x36 for $18 from Walmart? In store or online? Their online store is Amazon-like i.e random sellers w random prices.
Nov 18, 2023 at 12:03 PM
p.1 #3Film price ALERT!
It's also worth being aware of which films are most affordable to begin with.
Here's a price-sorted list of currently available 35mm films from the lab I use here in Montréal (note that prices are in Canadian dollars):
https://studioargentique.ca/collections/film-135-35mm?sort_by=price-ascending&filter.v.availability=1
Flic Film's B&W films are cheapest (some people have concluded they are rebranded Fomapan), followed by Kentmere, then Washi-S (a very high-contrast, low-grain ISO 50 film originally made for recording audio in cinema), and on to the Foma and Rollei films.
Here's a price-sorted list of currently available 35mm films from the lab I use here in Montréal (note that prices are in Canadian dollars):
https://studioargentique.ca/collections/film-135-35mm?sort_by=price-ascending&filter.v.availability=1
Flic Film's B&W films are cheapest (some people have concluded they are rebranded Fomapan), followed by Kentmere, then Washi-S (a very high-contrast, low-grain ISO 50 film originally made for recording audio in cinema), and on to the Foma and Rollei films.
Nov 18, 2023 at 01:32 PM
p.1 #5Film price ALERT!
Freestyle Photo & Imaging Supplies.
https://www.freestylephoto.com/
https://www.freestylephoto.com/
Nov 19, 2023 at 10:17 AM
p.1 #6Film price ALERT!
If Fujifilm "Fujicolor 200" any good? It's $18 for 3. ($6 each)
https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.html
It looks good here compared to the Kodak Gold 200:
https://emulsive.org/featured/film-review-kodak-gold-200-vs-fujicolor-c200-comparison-by-dan-marinelli
(Fuji is on the LEFT on the comparison)
https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.html
It looks good here compared to the Kodak Gold 200:
https://emulsive.org/featured/film-review-kodak-gold-200-vs-fujicolor-c200-comparison-by-dan-marinelli
(Fuji is on the LEFT on the comparison)
Nov 19, 2023 at 06:17 PM
p.1 #7Film price ALERT!
Fred Miranda wrote:
If Fujifilm "Fujicolor 200" any good? It's $18 for 3. ($6 each)
https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.html
It looks good here compared to the Kodak Gold 200:
https://emulsive.org/featured/film-review-kodak-gold-200-vs-fujicolor-c200-comparison-by-dan-marinelli
(Fuji is on the LEFT on the comparison)
It’sa my number one-a choice!
Have 90 rolls of it in my freezer…
If Fujifilm "Fujicolor 200" any good? It's $18 for 3. ($6 each)
https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.html
It looks good here compared to the Kodak Gold 200:
https://emulsive.org/featured/film-review-kodak-gold-200-vs-fujicolor-c200-comparison-by-dan-marinelli
(Fuji is on the LEFT on the comparison)
It’sa my number one-a choice!
Have 90 rolls of it in my freezer…
Nov 19, 2023 at 07:09 PM
p.1 #8Film price ALERT!
Fred Miranda wrote:
If Fujifilm "Fujicolor 200" any good? It's $18 for 3. ($6 each)
https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.html
I heard that this the repackaged version of Kodak Gold 200…?
If Fujifilm "Fujicolor 200" any good? It's $18 for 3. ($6 each)
https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.html
I heard that this the repackaged version of Kodak Gold 200…?
Nov 19, 2023 at 08:11 PM
p.1 #10Film price ALERT!
richyirich wrote:
https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.htmlI heard that this the repackaged version of Kodak Gold 200…?
If it says Made in USA on the box, yes. if Made in Japan, no.
I have both and both are current date i.e. not expired.
Fred Miranda wrote
If Fujifilm "Fujicolor 200" any good? It's $18 for 3. ($6 each)https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.html
If it says Made in USA on the box, yes. if Made in Japan, no.
I have both and both are current date i.e. not expired.
Nov 19, 2023 at 09:54 PM
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p.1 #11Film price ALERT!
Desmolicious wrote:
https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.htmlI heard that this the repackaged version of Kodak Gold 200…?If it says Made in USA on the box, yes. if Made in Japan, no.
I have both and both are current date i.e. not expired.
Do you use a sealed bag, to protect the film from moisture when storing in the freezer?
richyirich wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
If Fujifilm "Fujicolor 200" any good? It's $18 for 3. ($6 each)https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.html
I have both and both are current date i.e. not expired.
Do you use a sealed bag, to protect the film from moisture when storing in the freezer?
Nov 19, 2023 at 11:35 PM
p.1 #12Film price ALERT!
Fred Miranda wrote:
https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.htmlI heard that this the repackaged version of Kodak Gold 200…?If it says Made in USA on the box, yes. if Made in Japan, no.
I have both and both are current date i.e. not expired.Do you use a sealed bag, to protect the film from moisture when storing in the freezer?
I remove the film from the carton box and just toss the platic tubs in Similarly, if 120 is in the shrinkwrap it just goes in as is.
Then...if I have a bunch of Ilford or Cinestill I just look at the black opaque boxes and try to remember where I put what film
Desmolicious wrote
richyirich wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
If Fujifilm "Fujicolor 200" any good? It's $18 for 3. ($6 each)https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.html
I have both and both are current date i.e. not expired.
I remove the film from the carton box and just toss the platic tubs in Similarly, if 120 is in the shrinkwrap it just goes in as is.
Then...if I have a bunch of Ilford or Cinestill I just look at the black opaque boxes and try to remember where I put what film
Nov 20, 2023 at 02:48 AM
p.1 #13Film price ALERT!
I store my film, in the canister, in the cardboard box, about 10 boxes per large (1 gal?) plastic ziplock bags, the freezer. I started stocking up when/where ever I could about 3 years ago. I currently have about 200 rolls of Fuji & Kodak, 100, 200, 400 in the deepfreeze at -5 degrees F. Most of it expires in 2023 & 2024. It will be fine, frozen.
Nov 20, 2023 at 04:45 AM
p.1 #14Film price ALERT!
richyirich wrote:
I heard that this the repackaged version of Kodak Gold 200…?
Desmolicious wrote:
https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.htmlI heard that this the repackaged version of Kodak Gold 200…?If it says Made in USA on the box, yes. if Made in Japan, no.
I have both and both are current date i.e. not expired.
Mpex says it's made in the USA. So if it's Kodak Gold, sounds like a great price, and I'll be buying lots of it. Two questions:
1) Does film ever go on sale for Black Friday type sales?
2) Do you need to mention to your lab to process as Kodak Gold?
I heard that this the repackaged version of Kodak Gold 200…?
Desmolicious wrote:
richyirich wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
If Fujifilm "Fujicolor 200" any good? It's $18 for 3. ($6 each)https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.html
I have both and both are current date i.e. not expired.
Mpex says it's made in the USA. So if it's Kodak Gold, sounds like a great price, and I'll be buying lots of it. Two questions:
1) Does film ever go on sale for Black Friday type sales?
2) Do you need to mention to your lab to process as Kodak Gold?
Nov 20, 2023 at 08:08 AM
p.1 #15Film price ALERT!
lifeandmylens wrote:
https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.htmlI heard that this the repackaged version of Kodak Gold 200…?If it says Made in USA on the box, yes. if Made in Japan, no.
I have both and both are current date i.e. not expired.Mpex says it's made in the USA. So if it's Kodak Gold, sounds like a great price, and I'll be buying lots of it. Two questions:
1) Does film ever go on sale for Black Friday type sales?
2) Do you need to mention to your lab to process as Kodak Gold?
1. Not that I am aware of
2. No. You only need to tell them if it is C41/E6 etc - and that is usually written in the cassette anyway - and if you have pushed it/pulled it.
richyirich wrote
I heard that this the repackaged version of Kodak Gold 200…?Desmolicious wrote
richyirich wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
If Fujifilm "Fujicolor 200" any good? It's $18 for 3. ($6 each)https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.html
I have both and both are current date i.e. not expired.
1) Does film ever go on sale for Black Friday type sales?
2) Do you need to mention to your lab to process as Kodak Gold?
1. Not that I am aware of
2. No. You only need to tell them if it is C41/E6 etc - and that is usually written in the cassette anyway - and if you have pushed it/pulled it.
Nov 20, 2023 at 09:07 AM
p.1 #16Film price ALERT!
Fred Miranda wrote:
https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.htmlI heard that this the repackaged version of Kodak Gold 200…?If it says Made in USA on the box, yes. if Made in Japan, no.
I have both and both are current date i.e. not expired.Do you use a sealed bag, to protect the film from moisture when storing in the freezer?
The film already comes in sealed/air tight individual tubs so no.
Of course, the 120/220 I do put in ziplocks. Not sure why though as they come in sealed, airtight wrappers too.
Desmolicious wrote
richyirich wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
If Fujifilm "Fujicolor 200" any good? It's $18 for 3. ($6 each)https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.html
I have both and both are current date i.e. not expired.
The film already comes in sealed/air tight individual tubs so no.
Of course, the 120/220 I do put in ziplocks. Not sure why though as they come in sealed, airtight wrappers too.
Nov 20, 2023 at 09:12 AM
p.1 #17Film price ALERT!
B&H Photo had years ago decent prices for films including 100' rolls of B&W film which I purchased. But then their pricing became less and less attractive including these rolls for self-rolling of 35 mm films. I haven't purchased from them since several years, never found good deals there. Instead I found pricing at FreeStylePhoto (link was mentioned above) much better. This is where I bought films and chemicals most often.
I have used with very good experience Fujicolor 200 film. Better priced than Kodak Gold 200 film.
I have used with very good experience Fujicolor 200 film. Better priced than Kodak Gold 200 film.
Nov 20, 2023 at 09:54 AM
p.1 #18Film price ALERT!
lifeandmylens wrote:
https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.htmlI heard that this the repackaged version of Kodak Gold 200…?If it says Made in USA on the box, yes. if Made in Japan, no.
I have both and both are current date i.e. not expired.Mpex says it's made in the USA. So if it's Kodak Gold, sounds like a great price, and I'll be buying lots of it. Two questions:
1) Does film ever go on sale for Black Friday type sales?.
Of course I just got an email from filmferrania.com saying 15% off Black Friday sale for their films.
Never used them. Some people here I'm sure have.
richyirich wrote
I heard that this the repackaged version of Kodak Gold 200…?Desmolicious wrote
richyirich wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
If Fujifilm "Fujicolor 200" any good? It's $18 for 3. ($6 each)https://mpex.com/fujifilm-fujicolor-200-color-negative-film-35mm-roll-film-36-exp-3-pack.html
I have both and both are current date i.e. not expired.
1) Does film ever go on sale for Black Friday type sales?.
Of course I just got an email from filmferrania.com saying 15% off Black Friday sale for their films.
Never used them. Some people here I'm sure have.
Nov 20, 2023 at 11:48 AM
p.1 #19Film price ALERT!
I keep checking for ACROSii to hit that fire sale, but it's been over a year and nothing. Almost out
I may suck it up and stock up at current Adorama prices $10/Roll
I may suck it up and stock up at current Adorama prices $10/RollNov 20, 2023 at 12:27 PM
p.1 #20Film price ALERT!
Keahi08 wrote:
I keep checking for ACROSii to hit that fire sale, but it's been over a year and nothing. Almost out I may suck it up and stock up at current Adorama prices $10/Roll
Save yourself 70cents/roll and buy it from mpex.com
I keep checking for ACROSii to hit that fire sale, but it's been over a year and nothing. Almost out
I may suck it up and stock up at current Adorama prices $10/RollSave yourself 70cents/roll and buy it from mpex.com
Nov 20, 2023 at 01:42 PM