gbealnz
Well-known
Getting back onto the M/F scene, and wondered if there was any B&W 220 film available still?
Any ideas?
Gary
Any ideas?
Gary
Araakii
Well-known
This question seems to be asked every 3 weeks. No, it's not being produced anymore. Your only option is to find old expired stock.
gbealnz
Well-known
Sorry for regurgitating it, I did a search with the search function.
Araakii
Well-known
oh I didn't mean to criticize you. It was just my reaction at how popular this question is.
sparrow6224
Well-known
I just bought fifteen rolls of very recently expired 220 Tri X and I'm happy as a clam in a mud flat. Can't remember now I either found it on eBay or on here or on photo.net. Just keep an eye out.
thegman
Veteran
There is talk about Efke or someone like that making 220 again, if they can get the machinery. However, there is sooo much more choice if you just shoot 120.
gbealnz
Well-known
Thanks all, and an apology Araakii too, I took your post the wrong way.
My search is frugality orientated, I have been offered a cheap (very) 220 magazine.
Of course a cheap mag really is just a paper-weight without film.
I'll keep the eyes peeled.
Gary
My search is frugality orientated, I have been offered a cheap (very) 220 magazine.
Of course a cheap mag really is just a paper-weight without film.
I'll keep the eyes peeled.
Gary
gbealnz
Well-known
Uncle Earl.
I agree, and there was that same discussion with the seller, we both agreed that while the camera and magazine manufacturer would say it can't be done, practically it possibly/probably can.
Maybe I'll spring the pocket money and try it. Paperweights are handy we all know.
Gary
I agree, and there was that same discussion with the seller, we both agreed that while the camera and magazine manufacturer would say it can't be done, practically it possibly/probably can.
Maybe I'll spring the pocket money and try it. Paperweights are handy we all know.
Gary
gbealnz
Well-known
Cheers pkr, will try it and report back, and apologies for likening you to someone you aren't.
Gary
Gary
PatrickONeill
Well-known
I assisted a photographer last week who shot fresh new portra 400 in 220. her 800 and 160 were 120 roll film.
raytoei@gmail.com
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gbealnz
Well-known
Well, as promised I gave the 220 mag a preliminary run today.
Dug some old (and I'm talking 1990's) HP5 out of the freezer, it was an old roll from a pack that I use for testing, spacing, focus etc. I wasn't expecting anything flash given the age of the film, and non-importance of the trial I also tried a bit of equally old (perhaps 5 - 6 years) Rodinal that I had left.
Mixed it 1+100, and gave it 20 minutes, instead of the "suggested" 16, temp was +20º.
Film was exposed during the day in a variety of lighting conditions, in and around the garden, again, noting important.
Frame spacing looked OK, but not perfect. Spacing was a bit wider than I expected, and the last two shots were touching, just.
Base fog was "up there" as well with edge fogging too.
Worth a try if nothing else. And another shot perhaps with fresh film and developer.
Gary
Dug some old (and I'm talking 1990's) HP5 out of the freezer, it was an old roll from a pack that I use for testing, spacing, focus etc. I wasn't expecting anything flash given the age of the film, and non-importance of the trial I also tried a bit of equally old (perhaps 5 - 6 years) Rodinal that I had left.
Mixed it 1+100, and gave it 20 minutes, instead of the "suggested" 16, temp was +20º.
Film was exposed during the day in a variety of lighting conditions, in and around the garden, again, noting important.
Frame spacing looked OK, but not perfect. Spacing was a bit wider than I expected, and the last two shots were touching, just.
Base fog was "up there" as well with edge fogging too.
Worth a try if nothing else. And another shot perhaps with fresh film and developer.
Gary
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Some 220 would be nice ... I was using the P67 the other day and ten exposures went awfully quickly!
I've obviously been shooting way too much digital!
I've obviously been shooting way too much digital!
raid
Dad Photographer
The cost for developing and scanning is the same for 120 and 220 film at PrecisioinCamera. It cuts the cost to half.