JoeFriday
Agent Provacateur
I was looking for a good source for BW400CN film, and Adorama has two versions.. a 'USA' version and 'International'.. what's the difference? (aside from international being a couple bucks cheaper for a 5-pack)
does anyone else know of a better source? or possibly a different brand of C-41 b/w film with fine grain?
does anyone else know of a better source? or possibly a different brand of C-41 b/w film with fine grain?
peter_n
Veteran
From the B&H site:
"We advertise Kodak film in three types:
* IMPORTED - Film made outside the USA and imported for us. This may also be referred to as "GREY".
* USAW - Film manufactured in the USA for Worldwide distribution.
* USA - Film manufactured in the USA for domestic distribution.
Agfa, Fuji, and Ilford film are made outside the USA. While we offer many of these in "grey” (direct import) and "USA" the primary difference is not where the film came from, but who brought the film into this country.
B&H Photo recognizes that for many professionals, the method of handling the film and its storage conditions during transport are factors of vital importance. Optimum performance is essential for any professional, whether shooting food, fashion or portraits. We know that you need contrast, tonal range, color rendition and saturation to be accurate, reliable and repeatable. We are also aware of the fact that many of our amateur customers devote the same care and consideration to their photography and deserve the same quality. "
FWIW I've always bought imported or gray market film and I've not had any problems.
"We advertise Kodak film in three types:
* IMPORTED - Film made outside the USA and imported for us. This may also be referred to as "GREY".
* USAW - Film manufactured in the USA for Worldwide distribution.
* USA - Film manufactured in the USA for domestic distribution.
Agfa, Fuji, and Ilford film are made outside the USA. While we offer many of these in "grey” (direct import) and "USA" the primary difference is not where the film came from, but who brought the film into this country.
B&H Photo recognizes that for many professionals, the method of handling the film and its storage conditions during transport are factors of vital importance. Optimum performance is essential for any professional, whether shooting food, fashion or portraits. We know that you need contrast, tonal range, color rendition and saturation to be accurate, reliable and repeatable. We are also aware of the fact that many of our amateur customers devote the same care and consideration to their photography and deserve the same quality. "
FWIW I've always bought imported or gray market film and I've not had any problems.
f/stopblues
photo loner
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f/stopblues
photo loner
You beat my post by 3 seconds! Things move quickly around here! Lost out on a Canonet this week by 45 seconds 
