deantaylor Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 <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> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrydressler Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 <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> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbcarter Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 <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> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_stockdale2 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 <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> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deantaylor Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 <p>thank you, gentlemen...</p> <p>Best,</p> <p>Dean</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_shearman1 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 <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> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen_h Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 <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> -- glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deantaylor Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 <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> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 <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> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen_h Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 <p>I thought it was only Tri-X that was repriced. How much are other films 100 foot rolls?</p> -- glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrydressler Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 <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> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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