sgtnikolaix
Member
I was lucky enough to get a personal tour around Ilford (Harman Tech) here in the UK today (I think the machinery was being repaired though so no running machines) & I was even invited back for a further tour when the factory is running.
I have to say it was enlightening as I have recently sold all of my camera digital gear and now only use film, which I was sort of 50/50 about until today...However now I'm glad as I was speaking to the guy there & he said that film isn't going anywhere fast and they are still getting big business due to people using film for archival purposes.
All that film lying around though...I wish I could have had it all
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I thought I'd make this post simply to help anyone on the edge of whether to swap back to film!
I have to say it was enlightening as I have recently sold all of my camera digital gear and now only use film, which I was sort of 50/50 about until today...However now I'm glad as I was speaking to the guy there & he said that film isn't going anywhere fast and they are still getting big business due to people using film for archival purposes.
All that film lying around though...I wish I could have had it all
.I thought I'd make this post simply to help anyone on the edge of whether to swap back to film!
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Good, innit? And REAL enthusiasts/experts, not bean-counters.
Cheers,
R.
Cheers,
R.
sgtnikolaix
Member
Sure is mate, the man who met me (as I do delivery driving) was the one that took me around & he knew every bit of the machines & everything about the process of them.
He was so eager to give me some HP5+ when I mentioned its my favorite but he said it could put his job on the line.
Everyone I spoke to there though, even the warehouse men were interested in using film!
gsgary
Well-known
I tried to organise a trip there for our club but it was a no go but they sent film and dicount cards and "I love film" badges, i get 100' HP5 direct from them for £50 including delivery
sepiareverb
genius and moron
Lucky dog.
sgtnikolaix
Member
Why was it a no go mate? Also 100 HP5 for £50!?
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
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sgtnikolaix
Member
gsgary
Well-known
100 feet for bulk loading, the no go to a tour is probably down to stupid health and safety
sgtnikolaix
Member
Ahh! I thought you meant 100 rolls
Aye, they are pretty strict at these places now!
Aye, they are pretty strict at these places now!
gsgary
Well-known
I wish, i could ask them if i can have 100 rolls for £50