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#1

My lovely bride went out to purchase some film the other day, and came back with a B&W film that I am unfamiliar with. It is from Kodak, ASA 400, and uses C-41 process to develop.

I’ve used this sort of thing before, with great results, but couldn’t find it recently. I think it was from Ciba, or perhaps Ilford.

She said this was all she could find for B&W film. Even Costco has stopped carrying film. I’m not sure that I’m ready to give up my wet darkroom, yet.

Does anyone know if 120/220 film is still made?

#2

What is film ?

#3
Jon Radder said:
What is film ?
Thats the stuff Steve gets on his teeth after a 3 day hike in the mountains. :) I wouldn't give up your dark room just yet.....remember on Independence Day the world was saved by telegraph code.
#4

the ASA 400 and the c41 process is a good quality type of film from what I remember from the OLD Day’s when I used to process my own film. The Regal

#5

Ilford had a line of C41 b&w films as I recall they were quite good. The only down side was pulling and pushing. You could push process but counld not pull with good results. Steve can’t beleive you still have a wet darkroom. B7W or color ??? any automated equipment? At the next meet we should talk. I spent most of my life as a comercial photographer.

#6
Mike Williams said:
Ilford had a line of C41 b&w films as I recall they were quite good. The only down side was pulling and pushing. You could push process but counld not pull with good results. Steve can't beleive you still have a wet darkroom. B7W or color ??? any automated equipment? At the next meet we should talk. I spent most of my life as a comercial photographer.
See you on Saturday.
#7
Steve Featherkile said:
Mike Williams said:
Ilford had a line of C41 b&w films as I recall they were quite good. The only down side was pulling and pushing. You could push process but counld not pull with good results. Steve can't beleive you still have a wet darkroom. B7W or color ??? any automated equipment? At the next meet we should talk. I spent most of my life as a comercial photographer.
See you on Saturday.
I bet Mike gets ya' all hooked up daddy! I think that's pretty cool. Don't give up that darkroom yet Steve! ;)
#8

Man, I can’t find any decent film around here anymore. My son still gets it through his school but they only have so much available.

What I really want is some IR film. My son has never done any infra red work and it would be a blast to shoot a roll with him. But, I can’t find any so I guess we’re out of luck.

Jon.

#9

Apparently they don’t make IR film anymore. According to the wikipedia:

“Availability Kodak color infrared film for 35 mm has been discontinued. It is still available in 120 medium format from a supplier in Germany who cuts it down from fresh bulk stock. Otherwise, there is no known supplier of fresh stock. The 35 mm rolls that are still available on various sites, is for the most part, expired.”

The site also discusses using digital cameras to shot IR, and Sony made some digital cameras and camcorders that used IR to do what they called “Night Shots”. Supposedly they later crippled this feature because some clothing is invisible to IR.

#10
Ray Dunakin said:
[i][/i] Supposedly they later crippled this feature because some clothing is invisible to IR.
In my early teens my friends and I shared a photography hobby compete with wet B&W darkrooms. We heard this "rumor" and went out a shot a bunch of IR film around school. We were pretty disappointed when the pictures looked pretty normal when we developed them.

So, all you photo experts, Is this true or false ???

#11

My wife shoots a lot of B&W, but we have only been able to find 400 35MM for about the past 2 years.

There are some tricks that you can use with a digital camera to shoot in the IR range. I’ll see if I can find the article I had on it. Just got my first digit SLR yesterday. Have been shooting for years with a Pentax ME Super. Still like film, but need to learn digital.

#12

try this link:

http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/infrared/

#13

I’ve found a fairly reliable supply of 35mm and 120/220 B&W film at a photo studio. Haven’t asked about IR film, but would not be surprised. Buy in bulk, double bag it, and store in freezer. Let it thaw at room temp for 12 hrs before opening to prevent condensation problems. Or, roll your own. :smiley:

#14
Ray Dunakin said:
Apparently they don't make IR film anymore. According to the wikipedia:

“Availability Kodak color infrared film for 35 mm has been discontinued. It is still available in 120 medium format from a supplier in Germany who cuts it down from fresh bulk stock. Otherwise, there is no known supplier of fresh stock. The 35 mm rolls that are still available on various sites, is for the most part, expired.”

The site also discusses using digital cameras to shot IR, and Sony made some digital cameras and camcorders that used IR to do what they called “Night Shots”. Supposedly they later crippled this feature because some clothing is invisible to IR.


My medium back is shot. It was actually my dads and was never taken care of. But to be honest I love shooting digital now. If I was to use film again it would be for odd ball stuff like IR work only.

The Sony video cameras that could “see” through clothing weren’t on the shelves very long. I remember when that happened though. I think it was the mid 90’s.

Jon.