Ilford film run.

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For those who use odd size film, here is a list of dealers and film sizes available.

http://www.ilfordphoto.com/Webfiles/20135109303574.pdf

[Lachlan717]

So far, it seems that Mid West Photo is the cheapest for me. Surprisingly cheaper than Freestyle.

[Lachlan717]

2 boxes ordered…

Ouch.

[Alastair Moore]

What did you go for? FP4+?

[Lachlan717]

What did you go for? FP4+?

Yep.

I've still got 3 boxes of (last year's) HP5+, but only a bit of Efke 100 left.

Also need to get some FP4+ in 4x5 to run some testing on.

I hope to get in to the desert this year, so the extra 2 stops on HP5 will not be as important compared to shooting in the Otways.

[Alastair Moore]

How often do they do these runs? Is it just a yearly thing? I'm vaguely interested in an unusual format camera (possibly whole plate or a panoramic camera).

[Lachlan717]

How often do they do these runs? Is it just a yearly thing? I'm vaguely interested in an unusual format camera (possibly whole plate or a panoramic camera).

Once a year.

Usually, you get about 6 weeks to put your order in (it's a well publicised event, so hard to miss it).

Then, you generally wait until about September for the film to arrive.

The consistent time of year means you have 12 months to grow a new kidney after selling last year's to afford it.

Can't believe that I'm considering building a 12x20" camera...

[Greenspeed]

I just received 2 boxes of 8 x 10 FP 4 from Vanbar last week. $112 each + postage which I thought was very reasonably priced.

[Alastair Moore]

That seems very good. How many sheets in a box? 20? For $112, I should go pick up a box or two.

[Greenspeed]

25 sheets. long expiry too.