sblitz Posted June 29, 2015 Share #1 Posted June 29, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Heard this from a friend who works in a major camera store in NYC (obviously Adorama or B &H) who shoots film. He told me yesterday that Ilford was discontinuing this film. Anyone hear the same? Thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 Hi sblitz, Take a look here Heard Ilford PanF Plus is about to be discontinued. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Doc Henry Posted June 29, 2015 Share #2 Posted June 29, 2015 Steve still on sale with us http://www.photostock.fr/films-noir-et-blanc-format-135,fr,3,178.cfm?tri=&marq=5 http://www.caddyphoto.com/index.php?cPath=10_11_49 and in Germany http://www.macodirect.de/35mm-films-c-746_750_760.html?page=2&sort=3a No information for discontinuing Best Henry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted June 29, 2015 Thanks Henry, Still on sale here as well, but there still could be a plan to announce its demise in the near future Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrism Posted June 29, 2015 Share #4 Posted June 29, 2015 I just bought 200' of it from B&H last week. No difficulties then. C. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticman Posted June 29, 2015 Share #5 Posted June 29, 2015 Heard this from a friend who works in a major camera store in NYC (obviously Adorama or B &H) who shoots film. He told me yesterday that Ilford was discontinuing this film. Anyone hear the same? Thoughts? Why didn't you write Ilford a mail and ask them - at least before going online and spreading what could be a damaging rumor? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted June 29, 2015 I don't trust any corporation to offer up the truth about a plan they aren't ready to reveal, for whatever reason. And I not spreading a rumor but asking the question of whether anyone on this forum has heard the same. That's all. If they haven't, then that's that and we move on. Ilford's decision one way or the other is unlikely to be made based on what is written on this forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted June 30, 2015 Share #7 Posted June 30, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) "I can still buy it" is no indication that "it hasn't been discontinued." There is always a load of product in the distribution pipelines, that will take months or years to disappear. Kodachrome was available for 9 months after the official notice of its demise. Film companies have generally given notice far in advance of actually ceasing to ship products, just so that dedicated users can stock up (helping to empty their warehouses). We received some in the store today (35mm and 120) - but I wouldn't take that as a guarantee the factory is still running it. However, we have received no notice it is going away. Pan F+ was my main film in my film-Leica days (2001-2006). Only film slow enough for sunlight shooting at anything other than f/11, that was also easy to find, easy to process, and with a long, grainless tonal range that scanned beautifully. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticman Posted June 30, 2015 Share #8 Posted June 30, 2015 Ilford's decision one way or the other is unlikely to be made based on what is written on this forum. That's not what I meant, at all. I see film in a tentative (and niche) revival, but these sorts of often baseless internet rumors have a tendency to very quickly become 'internet facts', and help to paint a picture of an industry in an endless spiral of decline, discouraging new users and generally spreading Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted June 30, 2015 Share #9 Posted June 30, 2015 Steve I sent a message on FB. I wait for the reply https://www.facebook.com/IlfordPhoto Best Henry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted June 30, 2015 Share #10 Posted June 30, 2015 And the reply - ILFORD PHOTO (Official Page) We definitely stil make PAN F Plus film. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted June 30, 2015 Share #11 Posted June 30, 2015 Steve I sent a message on FB. I wait for the reply https://www.facebook.com/IlfordPhoto Best Henry Hi Steve, good news from Ilford Thanks James for your infos too Ilford reply this morning Hello ... PAN F Plus film is still in production with 36 exposure cassettes, 30mtr lengths of 35mm, and 120 roll film. For available items see: http://l.facebook.com/l/_AQFFvxgcAQGKDfF8uBmQpDxihN7VEj1UCoWxZGNP4mmCvw/www.ilfordphoto.com/products/productlist.asp?n=5&t=Black+%2526+White+Films Best Henry 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted June 30, 2015 James -- Thanks so much for the effort, much appreciated (I am not on FB). Certainly hope so. I have evolved my shooting back to film with a Leica Q as the carry around digital (swapped for my M9). I love it, but love film better, and am looking forward to using PAN F Plus this summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted June 30, 2015 BTW, heard that best way to get the broad tonal range of Pan F Plus is to shoot at 25 and process at box speed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted July 2, 2015 Share #14 Posted July 2, 2015 Try with just 1/3 stop overexposure and normal development. ISO40. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted July 2, 2015 Share #15 Posted July 2, 2015 BTW, heard that best way to get the broad tonal range of Pan F Plus is to shoot at 25 and process at box speed. Test - otherwise you will never know for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share #16 Posted July 2, 2015 I intend to. Cost is zero relative to what I learn today for shooting in the years ahead. Always wonder what others think. Just fun to read people opine on film and box speed and what they shoot it at etc. another way of gathering information. But yes nothing like trying it for oneself Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted July 5, 2015 Share #17 Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) Steve about Ilford Pan F, I find this pictute as an example Dev Ilfosol S (pushed a bit) Nice grain and good contrast isn't ? Aravis Mountain Range 3200m Haute Savoie France Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Leica MP 50 Lux Asph Click on picture for enlarger and sharper Best Henry PS also posted in "I like film thread" http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?p=2847885 Steve your question is now on Google : you're now welknown https://www.google.fr/?gws_rd=cr&ei=BveYVfdajansBuDPv_gC#q=ilford+panf+discontinued Edited July 5, 2015 by Doc Henry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Leica MP 50 Lux Asph Click on picture for enlarger and sharper Best Henry PS also posted in "I like film thread" http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?p=2847885 Steve your question is now on Google : you're now welknown https://www.google.fr/?gws_rd=cr&ei=BveYVfdajansBuDPv_gC#q=ilford+panf+discontinued ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/247078-heard-ilford-panf-plus-is-about-to-be-discontinued/?do=findComment&comment=2847892'>More sharing options...
250swb Posted July 7, 2015 Share #18 Posted July 7, 2015 As an example of the health of film at the moment, and that Ilford aren't getting nervous, they are now once again stocking Ilford B&W films in UK high streets at Boots chemist shops! I don't think this will run to esoteric (for the public) Pan F, but the main lines of HP5, FP4 and Delta will be there in 35mm and 120. Steve 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share #19 Posted July 7, 2015 great news -- especially since I am back to film pretty much full time now (have a Q for the digital moments) and am rediscovering different films, especially BW. Just shot a roll in Vermont and liked it a lot, will try it again in more varied light. I think FP4 looks a little sharper but it will take a few more rolls to figure it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honcho Posted July 7, 2015 Share #20 Posted July 7, 2015 There's always Rollei RPX25. Same, but better! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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