malta photosuplies

[Michael I.]

Good morning!

It seems I'd be going to Malta for a couple of days soon.
I do intend to bring film with me, and I know its a long shot, but is there a place to get photo supplies (trix etc) localy?

Anyhitng worth seeing (in the sense of shopping old cameras and shows, not local attractions 🙂 )


thank you!

 

[Roger Hicks]

There used to be a good shop (combination photographer and photography shop) on Gzira front (just along from Sliema) and another in Strait Street ('The Gut') in Valetta but that was a while back.

Cheers,

R.

 

[RFH]

I was in Valetta two years ago. There was an old-fashioned photo store on the harbour front along the boardwalk. He had old cameras and other fun stuff, but I didn't check for film. I was looking for a 120 take-up spool, which he didn't have.

 

[Roger Hicks]

Harbour front? Boardwalk? Are you sure this was Valetta and not Gzira? (And even there, there's no boardwalk). I knew Malta pretty well and I can't figure out where your description might fit, even allowing for changes.

Cheers,

R.

 

[RFH]

Ooops...
You're right, Roger. My mistake. Gzira's the place. South end of the waterfront, somewhere near the road that connects to Manoel Island/the marina.

 

[Michael I.]

Thank you!

 

[Austerby]

I'm off to Malta next week - a few days sailing then staying in St Jullien for the rest of the week.

Planning on taking my new X100s and my Harman Titan for a film/pinhole fix. Contemplating that this could be the ideal travel kit.

Any top photographic opportunities to recommend?

 

[Roger Hicks]

I'm off to Malta next week - a few days sailing then staying in St Jullien for the rest of the week.

Planning on taking my new X100s and my Harman Titan for a film/pinhole fix. Contemplating that this could be the ideal travel kit.

Any top photographic opportunities to recommend?

EVERYTHING! From our site:

"Probably our favourite place to shoot, and quite possibly the most photogenic country on earth, despite its tiny size: the entire archipelago (Malta, Gozo and Comino) is under 320 sq.km or 125 square miles. It has been described as 'a continent in miniature'. Cliffs, caves, terraced fields, prehistoric ruins; a capital (Valetta) that is a perfect planned renaissance city; blue seas, sandy beaches; churches, quarries, forts; fishing-boats, harbours, narrow alleys; the list goes on."

For lots of pics see http://www.rogerandfrances.com/subscription/pst malta.html

Avoid the tourist areas, though: the cheap resort hotels are clustered in a very few places. Get outside those and it's pure magic.

Cheers,

R.