j._l._frost Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 I live in a southern Ontario town and I asked 2 local camera stores if they can get me Kodak infrared 4 x 5 b & w film. They said yes - but the minimum order is 20 boxes. I have read in this forum that this film is supossed to be discontinued. Can anyone shed some light on the present status of this film and where I might buy 3 or 4 boxes? Thanks .... Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_feldman Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 I've seen it occasionally on eBay. Usually out dated. Lol, eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick_ingram Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Well, here's my suggestion: if you really can get fresh HIE (I guess Kodak will custom-make small runs) you should see who else on this forum would like to go in on a run of 20, and split the cost. Did the store owners say how much it would cost? I'm a starving student, but I might even be interested (how fun is food and shelter compared to infrared film?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan brewer Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Does anybody know for sure that kodak will run off a small run of infrared high speed? If anybody can confirm that they will and confirm the cost, I'm interested in splitting the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_candland1 Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_floyd Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Likewise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reinier_de_vlaam Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 what cost per box are we taling about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_killian1 Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.g Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Try the source 800-242-2424. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leo Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Me too (A diet of rice and water works for me:) ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_meader Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 J.L.- I'll help out with a box, too. Let me know what to do. While we're on the subject, is a normal bellows material ok for IR? Seems I've had a lot of fogging in the past and never pinned down the source. Thanks Gary Meader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel flather Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 They will run it. This is not new info but usally the min order is 50 boxes eh. So like if you get an order, like, on the go eh, let me in on it eh, cuz like u know 10 buck is bucks eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick_ingram Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Daniel... what's all the "eh"ing aboot, eh? Are you being a yankie hoser? Or are you a Canuck like Jack and me? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_hieb Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 I didn't realize you could get this film in 4x5 as a special order. I guess I need to pay better attention. It's fun film. Count me in for a few boxes if you are looking to put together an order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_bolgiano Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 If you're thinking of getting an order together, I'd definitely be interested in at least two boxes, maybe more depending on price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_jones2 Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 I'm Interested in a few boxes as well. Count me in. I'll keep an I out for where this thread goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.graemehird.com Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 I'll take a couple of boxes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bax Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 I'd be very interested in one/two boxes, need to investigate feasibility of shipping to uk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwg Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 Just want to get my request in as well. I would take 1 or 2 boxes depending on the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_haynes Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 Someone above mentioned whether all bellows are "safe" for infrared expsoure. They are not. Some years ago I found out the hard way that my Wisner bellows (both normal accordian and bag WA) made of red kid leather will not block IR radiation and ruined a weekend's worth of shooting. Wisner does offer a synthetic bellows specifically for IR, but it's neither as long nor as flexible as the otherwise excellent kid leather ones. As far as I know the Wisner is the only brand with this problem, though I'd recommend testing (with an IR sensitive digital camera) before shooting any camera in question. Hope this helps.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_mueller Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 Count me in for a few boxes. I think the last list price was around $60 to $75 USD per box of 25 sheets (4x5). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustys pics Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 I've always wanted to try IR in large format. Count me in for a box too! I know that MACO makes 4x5 IR film, but I've heard it's painfully slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff_mcauliffe Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 Put me down for 2-3 boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_falcone Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 I'll take a couple of boxes too. I recently shooted Konica IR 750 in 6x12 size with my Sinar F2. The bellows are safe. But this film is only sensitive up to about 820 nm. Kodak HIE are sensitive up to about 930 nm. You can try the bellows as follows: - First do this: put a TV remote control into the bellow, and point it to your TV, at one inch before the TV sensor, the bellow between the remote control and the TV sensor. If you are able to change the programms, your bellow is not IR proof. If you are unable to change the programms, the bellow MAY BE IR proof up to 904 or 1060 nm, depending on the IR Diode type. In this case, try the following test: - cut a piece of HIE 35mm and depose it into the bellow, with a small object over part of it, like a penny. Let the camera before the sun one or two hours then develop the film. If the print of the object is visible, the bellow is not IR proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_urban3 Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 Re: Wisner bellows not IR proof...... What if you cut a black changing bag to bellows size and using velcro or elastic, wrapped it around the outside of the Wisner bellows? That should work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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