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Megaperls has a new name: Japan Exposures

roteague — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:12:10 GMT

I saw this over at the LF forum today; I know a lot of people use this site to buy film directly from Japan. It looks like Megaperls has changed its name, and they have a new site called Japan Exposures. Looking around the site, the photography is enjoyable.

For more information on this change: http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=42745

Where to find black masks for transparencies?

roteague — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:53:21 GMT

I'm looking for a source of black masks for 6x12 and 4x5 transparencies. Does anyone know of a good source where I can purchase them?

Thanks,

Free Film Offer from Fujifilm UK

Admin — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:02:54 GMT

Not sure if this can help anyone here, but I'll post it anyway:

"Free Film Offer from Fujifilm UK

Process 10 rolls of any brand of 120 colour negative film at London-based pro lab Genesis Imaging and receive a free 5 roll pack of either Fujicolor PRO160S, PRO160C or PRO400H 120 colour negative film.

The Fujicolor PRO Series offers an exceptional range of professional colour negative films to suit all purposes. PRO Series films produce natural skin tones, extremely fine grain, have a wide exposure latitude and are optimised for digital scanning.

To claim your free 5 roll pack, simply process 10 rolls of ANY BRAND of 120 colour negative film at Genesis Imaging. For more details contact Ken or Lynda at Genesis on +44 20 7384 6299.

This offer is open only while stocks last and is limited to one free 120 film 5 pack per order, per person, per day.

Genesis Imaging
Unit 1 Hurlingham Business Park
Sulivan Road
Fulham
London
SW6 3DU
United Kingdom

www.genesis-digital.net

Tel: 020 7384 6299"

Kodak Readyloads being discontinued

roteague — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:19:53 GMT

I hope Fuji doesn't follow:

"Due to significantly declining sales volume, Kodak is preannouncing the discontinuance of READYLOAD Single-Sheet Packets for four films.

The items listed below will be discontinued by year-end 2008. However, inventories may run out before then, depending on demand.

READYLOAD Discontinuances:

KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX 100 Film
KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 160VC Film
KODAK PROFESSIONAL EKTACHROME Film E100G
KODAK PROFESSIONAL EKTACHROME Film E100VS
KODAK PROFESSIONAL READYLOAD Packet Film Holder"

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/products/films/readyload/readyloadMain.jhtml?id=0.2.26.14.27&lc=en&_requestid=5111

Ilford Comments on the Future of Film

roteague — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:06:41 GMT

An interesting article and good reading - and positive.

"Comment on the future of film by Howard Hopwood, Marketing Director or Ilford Photo
14th May 2007

Over recent times, the demand and usage of both digital and film-based imaging have settled into more discernable levels, with film very much holding its own. Howard Hopwood, marketing director of black-and-white photographic materials manufacturer ILFORD PHOTO, sees a very positive future for the traditional medium.

...

Fortunately, for those who prefer the purity and textural quality of monochrome, this niche remains vibrant, and is clearly of sufficient interest to support a large and increasingly viable sector of the imaging industry.

...

The sale of all formats of film has been stable for the last 9 to 12 months, though the brand mix has been undergoing some noticeable shifts. Agfa Photo and Konica films are no longer available, and the statements made by Kodak are causing concern amongst users of black-and-white film. All of these factors have strengthened |LFORD PHOTO’s resolve to continue to not only serve, but to also develop, the market for premium quality black-and-white films."

http://www.ilfordphoto.com/pressroom/article.asp?n=78

Good shops for darkroom products?

emiliohm — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:12:23 GMT

Hello, could anybody recomend me any reliable shop of darkroom products (tanks, films, spools, developers, etc.) in internet or ebay?

Thank you very much

Ilford Photo comes to the aid of Large Format Photographers

roteague — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:23:04 GMT

Press Release:

http://www.ilfordphoto.com/pressroom/latest.asp

"ILFORD PHOTO COMES TO AID OF LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPHERS

28th April 2008

ILFORD PHOTO COMES TO AID OF LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPHERS

Leading monochrome specialist once again shows strength of long-term commitment to analogue photography market

As part of its campaign to ‘Defend the Darkroom’, ILFORD PHOTO - the highly respected monochrome brand of HARMAN technology Limited – has announced a special initiative in support of ultra large format (ULF) photographers.

In an increasingly digital world, these photographers can find it difficult to buy the specialist analogue products they require due to a shrinking number of manufacturers and stocking dealers. However, to help ULF users overcome this limited availability, as well as the need to purchase a minimum order quantity, ILFORD PHOTO has revealed it is running a two month ULF product ordering window.

Taking place from mid-April until the 30th June 2008, this window allows photographers to order ILFORD PHOTO ULF sheet film products from a select group of dealers and without the worry of meeting minimum order quantities. ILFORD PHOTO plans to combine orders from across the US and Canada to ensure quantity requirements are met before manufacturing the required items at its production facility in Cheshire, England. Product will be shipped to arrive with dealers by approximately mid-September.

This is the third year ILFORD PHOTO has staged the annual initiative and already it has been well received. One large format fine art photographer, Susan Harlin, who shoots landscape, architectural and environmental detail photography, said: “ULF may be a fairly specialist method of black and white photography but its practitioners are highly passionate and the medium is enjoying a resurgence with a new generation of photographers now being drawn to its benefits.”

“Both myself and my husband J.B., who also shoots nothing but large format, are extremely delighted with HARMAN’s long-term commitment to providing quality black and white materials for the fine art ULF community. It is refreshing to see that the future of monochrome photography is bright.”

HARMAN’s President of Marketing for North America, Steven Brierley adds: “Through our ILFORD PHOTO brand, HARMAN technology is committed to supporting all methods of analogue photography – large format included. At a time when many manufacturers are moving away from traditional black and white photography, we will continue to champion it and do all we can to ensure photographers can buy the products they need. The special ULF two month ordering window is just the latest evidence of this.”

Launched in mid-2007 by ILFORD PHOTO, the ‘Defend the Darkroom’ campaign aims to safeguard the future of darkrooms and associated creative techniques, while simultaneously showing how traditional analogue and digital photography can co-exist. It hopes to do this through a range of educational, promotional and customer support activities.

For more information on ILFORD PHOTO, visit www.ilfordphoto.com

For more information on HARMAN technology, visit www.harmantechnology.com

For more information on Susan Harlin, visit www.jbhphoto.com

Dealers participating in the initiative include:

USA
·Badger Graphic Sales
·Hunt’s Photo & Video
·Freestyle Sales
·Keeble & Shuchat
·The View Camera Store
·Glazer’s Camera Supply
·Midwest Photo Exchange

Canada
·Big Camera Workshops
·The Camera Store"

Satin Snow Ground Glass Update..

Dave Parker — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:31:46 GMT

I am going to have to stop taking orders for a while, I am working very hard on getting caught up, and am on a break through to produce glass quicker, but am so overwhelmed with orders. that seeing the top of the heap in not in the cards for a while..(edited by Author) Anyway, I will post a note when I am caught up and am able to take orders again, but feel it is more important to get this caught up and get back on the plus side..

Thanks, for all the support, you have made us number one, but I feel I need to get things caught up before I can in good faith take anymore orders.

Dave Parker
Satin Snow Ground Glass

January 2008 - New Kodak Portra 400 NC/VC films released!

George — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:59:13 GMT

NEWSLINE: Professional Markets Monday, January 07, 2008

Kodak introduces improved versions of Kodak Professional Portra 400-speed color negative films

Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester , N.Y. , is offering improved versions of its Kodak Professional Portra 400NC and 400VC films. The enhancements build on the introduction of improved Portra films in 2006. The finer grain of the Portra 400NC and 400VC films, combined with the spectacular skin tone of the entire portfolio, enable professional photographers to create striking photographs, says Kodak. The technology innovations also result in better scanning, the company adds. The new Kodak Professional Portra films will be available worldwide on a stock-turnover basis beginning in the first quarter of this year.
©Photo Marketing Association International

NEw T-max 400 - does anyone have it in stock?

Eirik Berger — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:08:05 GMT

I have red the press release from Kodak that they have introduced a new T-max 400 film. But I cant find anyone that sells it, does any of you know of any sellers?
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/products/films/bw/tMax400.jhtml

(Just to test out the attachment-function on this site, I have tried to upload an image of the new packaging on this film)