johndc Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Let me start by saying that I think Ilford is a great company and thatthey make some very nice products. I can't count the times I've heardpeople on this forum sing the praises of PanF, FP4, and, of course, HP5.<P>And who could forget Ilfostop, the stop bath that DOESN'T reek up yourdarkroom.<P>But today I opened up a new box of HP5 and I was dismayed. Rememberthe color-coded film canister caps? Orange = PanF, Blue = FP4 andGreen = HP5? Well forget 'em, 'cause they don't exist anymore. All thecaps are black. Maybe I'm overreacting (very possible) but I find thisdepressing.<P>A few months ago, I noticed that they had gotten rid of theircolour-coded bottle caps on their chemistry (red = developer, green =fixer, blue = "sundry", i.e. stop bath and wash aid, etc.) and I wasperturbed, but I dealt with it (I mean, it's only photo chems, ffs).<P>I just find it depressing that the Ilford company feels it is in suchdire straits that it's necessary to cut back on things like colouredplastic film canister caps. Don't get me wrong, if losing colouredfilm caps means that Ilford will stay in business then I'm all for it.But it makes me wonder what else they're cutting back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melvin_bramley Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 years ago,if you bulk loaded film, Ilford film canisters were well known as the best canisters availble for re use. That alas has changed & they are no longer re usable but the film is just as good.If Ilford has to cut a few corners to keep competitive,whilst keeping quality, I have no problem.Ilford has a reputation for consistent quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald_moravec1 Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 The way of the industrialised world. So long as you can attach a label, they are ok by me. Hope you saved your old colored caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_hull Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Nothing presonal, but if this gets your ire up I suggest a recalibration. In an era where film companies are struggling you are complaining about packaging! Just yesterday I bought shoes in order to match my delta 100 caps and now they've gone and made them black! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceri Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 It rather makes me wonder what we're prepared to let go to keep what we love about Ilford. I've used the Delta films, but I'd say goodbye to them if it kept Pan-F alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_degroot Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 pan-f is the last of the good slow films. but i recall a Modern Photography comarison between pan-f and panatomic x Hey I am glad ilford still makes the film...\ but panatomic-x was so much better and sharper.... that it bothers me when pan-f is praised. " the king is dead, long live the (new) king" wish it were like it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_porter1 Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 I think Kodak is doing the same thing. The last roll of Tri-X I opened was in a semi- transparent white can with a gray cap with no label on it. At least you can write on it. How do you mark a black cap? With a gold glitter pen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustys pics Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Honestly, if I'm in the field I take the film out of the cans anyway. Quicker to load and less junk to toss. I still have some of those Ilford 35mm re-loadable cassettes from yesteryear. If Ilford has to put the bloody things in leapord skin film cans to stay in business, I'll happily buy 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25asa Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I just found some new Pan X at a remote store. Take a look. Just kidding :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilander Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Cruel Scott, very cruel! : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aoresteen Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I like AgfaPan 25 beter than PanF or Panatomic-X. When my stock runs out I guess it's Pan F or Efke25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_delorto Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 I have ONE green cap left which just may end up on eBay soon. Be advised that it will come with a hefty reserve. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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