phovsho Posted November 24, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 24, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi I'm sick of paying New Zealand prices for film, so am now looking at offshore alternatives. I'm looking to buy TriX in bulk. I have bought stuff from B&H in NY before. They sell TriX 36s for around 3.95 a roll, but I didn't see in bulk discounts. If know one is significantly better than B and H I will go with them - I've had good experiences with them in the past. Does anyone have any recommendations? I will be in Hong Kong in around 3 weeks and was thinking I might find film there, but have never had much success there in the past. Any suggestions? Best Murray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JimP Posted November 26, 2008 Share #2 Posted November 26, 2008 Couple of things you might want to consider. 1) Bulk load - 100 feet of Tri-X = $50 which, I believe, is around 20-36exp rolls. That would take the cost from $3.99/roll to $2.50. Please verify the # rolls / 100ft. You will have the initial cost of a loader & canisters, but will pay off in the long run. 2) Check out some cheaper films to see if you are satisfied with their results (flickr.com). Freestyle has Fomapan 400 packaged for them and charge $2.29/roll. Check out their web site for other films that they offer: Freestyle Photographic Supplies - Traditional Black & White Film, Paper, Chemicals, Holgas and ULF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted November 26, 2008 Share #3 Posted November 26, 2008 Murray - Arista Premium from Freestyle at US$1.99/36exp. roll. It is rebranded Tri-X. Arista Premium B&W 400 ISO 35mm x 36 exp. | Freestyle Photographic Supplies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phovsho Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted November 27, 2008 Hi Peter Thank you for that. A very good tip. I will track some down. I hope you are well. Is you daughter in NZ at this point? I forget the details of her travel/study plans, but for some reason thought NZ was in her future. Never did get the MP-3. Went with the M3 instead - super camera. Murray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted November 27, 2008 Share #5 Posted November 27, 2008 Hi Murray, You can also buy it in bulk but the per roll price is so good it is almost a toss-up. I'm a bulk roller myself but I bought this film in 36 exp. rolls. My kid spent 5 weeks in NZ and absolutely loved it. She's finished her Peace Corps service and is finally back here in Boston applying to graduate schools and working at Harvard's School of Public Health. It's wonderful to have her back! Love the sound of that M3... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posto 6 Posted November 27, 2008 Share #6 Posted November 27, 2008 7dayshop.com - Online shopping made easy ! - very competitive prices and service, believe they ship from UK at slight extra cost Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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