C-41 development kits in Canada?

[dfoo]

I tried jdphotochem.com, they don't have any. I looked at Henry's and Vistek and they don't seem to have any either. Anyone know of a source in Canada for C-41 chemicals (preferably a 1L kit or similar).

 

[FA Limited]

try Downtown Camera or Aden Camera in Toronto?

 

[sienarot]

If you're unable to find any kits, there are C-41 formulas floating around the net in which the ingredients can be purchased from jdphotochem rather cheaply.

http://silent1.home.netcom.com/Photography/Dilutions and Times.html#2-bath_C-41

Had I come across this information before I purchased some kits from Freestyle, I would've done that instead.

 

[dfoo]

I don't think jdphotochem has the chemistry. Claire told me:

Since, over 1 year, I cannot provide the C-41 kits, as my supplier can no
longer get the Bleach/Fix, and I don't have the formula to make those kits.

edit: I just read the formula. Perhaps she does have it, I'll send her an email and ask. Anyone ever tried that formula?!

edit2: Ok, I re-read it (again!). Since she doesn't have the bleach, which is still necessary, I doubt this formula is usable...

 

[navilluspm]

Don's Photo in Regina has a kit they are trying to get rid of, but it still is over priced - on sale for$20 a PINT (4+ rolls can be developed in a pint, from what I understand). I can have them develop a roll for $3.99 - so there isn't much savings.

 

[dfoo]

I took a closer look at freestyle, and while most of their C-41 film kits cannot be shipped, they do have some that can be! For example:

http://www.freestylephoto.biz/10124...m-Negative-Processing-Kit-2-Liter?cat_id=1001

I contacted them, and got confirmation they will ship this kit to Canada. C-41 here I come!

 

[sienarot]

Yup, those are the kits I purchased from Freestyle. Get some collapsible containers for storage and you can really stretch out the shelf life those chemicals! I'm still using my first mix from way back in June! Haha!