35mm film delivery...

[deantaylor]

<p>hello</p>

<p>A beginner asks about 35mm film, specifically, film purchased online and delivered in the<br>

plastic cannister only--no box...</p>

<p>Is this a fairly common occurrence in the industry, or, ought the delivery be returned<br>

to what is a respected resource (B and H in New York)?</p>

<p>thank you</p>

<p>Dean Taylor</p>

[larrydressler]

<p>Very common. Many times to keep the cost down a store will break down pro-packs and then sell the rolls as singles. you will also see this in 120 if you move up.</p>

[peterbcarter]

<p>Normal. The seller split up a bigger box of film. I usually like to buy 'press kits' (box of 20) of c-41 film and I can't tell you the last time it actually arrived in a box.</p>

[john_stockdale2]

<p>This is a common way of selling film cheaper. It comes from a bulk box in which there are no individual boxes for each roll. From B&H I wouldn't be worried.</p>

[deantaylor]

<p>thank you, gentlemen...</p>

<p>Best,</p>

<p>Dean</p>

[craig_shearman1]

<p>All above is correct. Tri-X and probably T-Max used to be available in "press" boxes of 50 rolls for a discount off the regular price. They are just breaking them down to pass on the savings.</p>

[glen_h]

<p>Note that, at least for Kodak and Ilford, the data sheets are online, and in much more detail than fits in a box. It used to be (many years ago) that each box of Kodak film came with a small sheet of paper with details about the film. Then they switched to printing inside the box, instead. <br>

I do sometimes wish that they would put the "use by" date on the can, instead of the box, especially when you don't get the box. </p>

[deantaylor]

<p>hello</p>

<p>Sincere thanks to one and all for weighing in!</p>

<p>Someone at another forum made mention of the expiry/emulsion data listed on the box. B&H, to their credit,<br>

added a label to the canister with both the emulsion (141-403) as well as the expiry (9/2016).</p>

<p>By the way, how ought an earnest student of film interpret the emulsion data provided?</p>

<p>Best,</p>

<p>Dean</p>

[Mike Gammill]

<p>This may be the best value for obtaining some films as Kodak has raised the price of their 100' bulk rolls to the point where the savings are gone, or at least minimal. Even if you don't use enough film to justify purchase of a pro pak, the cost per roll savings over boxed film is still there.<br>

Black and white film is usually okay past expiration date without ill effects, although if you plan to keep it a year or two past date you might refrigerate it. </p>

[glen_h]

<p>I thought it was only Tri-X that was repriced. How much are other films 100 foot rolls?</p>

[larrydressler]

<p> Well I can get you the list tomorrow Now the list is like a car . Suggested retail price and street price. But the folks who sell film have to make a living and Kodak no longer supports shipping.<br>

TMY-2 went up to the point it makes just going Ilford look real good. </p>