No problem Gareth, hope the shoot goes well and I look forward to seeing the results from the Fuji film.That's a very kind offer of you, thank you, but I have decided to get rid of the last couple of rolls I have left of Portra (my friend Ian has taken them off me) and going to order some Fuji Pro400H later this evening or tomorrow.
No problem Gareth, hope the shoot goes well and I look forward to seeing the results from the Fuji film.
:banghead:Thanks, although just been on the main two sites I use this morning and guess what? Out of stock! Good grief!
It looks like Process Supplies have some http://www.processuk.net/PRO_400H_120_5-Pack/p740597_3426717.aspx at least it doesn't say it's out of stock so probably worth a call. It also says it has Portra 400 I stock but only single rolls, packs of 5 showing out of stock.Got a refund from Calumet for the outstanding Portra. They have no Fuji in stock either. Doesn't appear to be going well this!
It looks like Process Supplies have some http://www.processuk.net/PRO_400H_120_5-Pack/p740597_3426717.aspx at least it doesn't say it's out of stock so probably worth a call. It also says it has Portra 400 I stock but only single rolls, packs of 5 showing out of stock.
I now have an absolute fridge full of Fuji Pro400H.
Crumbs!
Hope you like it then, Gareth!
Brian if you want some stuff picked up from Calumet just let me know, I work in central London quite often so can always drop in and collect and bring it to the Peaks.H'mm browsing around looking for 120 and best prices and coming to the conclusion:- what the use in using 120 film when you can't buy the dam stuff anyway Calumet looks cheapest for Ektar at £20 for pickup if they get it in stock h'mm and it's the same price.
If anybody wants Ektar at the meet in the Peak I could buy extra at the same time.
Brian if you want some stuff picked up from Calumet just let me know, I work in central London quite often so can always drop in and collect and bring it to the Peaks.
Also, if anybody else wants stuff collected from Calumet or Process Supplies just let me know.
and maybe in the Peak thread we can organise freebies (only at\for the meet) as I've got some gear I'll never use.
Freebie???.........prismed RB67 ???..........for me Brian???
You're my BEST friend ever!
Thanks!For you Asha I have a baseball cap and old cycle helmet
Finally got my Portra 400 from Calumet...ordered 2 months ago. Wasn't in a great rush though, so no complaints...I knew it was out of stock when I ordered it.
Did you get it at the cheapest price in the UK:- price promise by Calumet https://www.calphoto.co.uk/reasons-to-shop/price-promise?foot=ss6
Looking at prices I would like to know why anyone would buy 35mm Portra 800 ISO at £15 a roll, surely a pro would use a digi camera and\or film MF for slower speeds.
I still have 4 rolls of 120 Portra 800 in the fridge, and after reading this thread I'm wondering if I should fit a padlock to the door! Lovely stuff though.
I think I paid £25 for a five pack of 120 when I bought the last lot from 7dayshop. The thing is, Ektar and Tri-X seem to be even cheaper than before, so not sure if it's an exchange rate thing. I guess they could just be selling off old stock and will be whacking the price up when the next batch comes through. It may be time to 'invest' [emoji3]
Looking at prices I would like to know why anyone would buy 35mm Portra 800 ISO at £15 a roll, surely a pro would use a digi camera and\or film MF for slower speeds.
I don't own a digital camera and don't plan to either.
It's all about doing what you need to get the look you are after. If £1 film suits you, great. It doesn't necessarily suit others, however. For me, it's cheaper to shoot a £10 roll of Portra 800 as I don't own a digital camera and don't plan to either.
I own a dslr...
but I'd rather pay £100 for a roll of Portra than use it.....
a month more like...
I'm not being completely honest, finance is always a consideration but my true position is that if I have no film, I won't be shooting anything.
A digital camera is not an option anymore than a fridge freezer is.
This is the mentality your dealing with Brian when you start with the cost of things, the cost is irrelevant when there is no other option, in that it doesn't so much choose whether you shoot digital or film, it chooses whether you shoot at all.