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Given the labor involved in putting bulk film onto cassettes oneself, it's not clear to me why the bulk film isn't cheaper. There's just not a lot of savings there and a ton of hours/work. I shoot about 4-6 rolls a week so perhaps that's not really enough volume to justify -- Tom you shoot about a gazillion times that, from what I can tell. Still, am I missing something?
 
sparrow6224 said:
Given the labor involved in putting bulk film onto cassettes oneself, it's not clear to me why the bulk film isn't cheaper. There's just not a lot of savings there and a ton of hours/work. I shoot about 4-6 rolls a week so perhaps that's not really enough volume to justify -- Tom you shoot about a gazillion times that, from what I can tell. Still, am I missing something?
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Vince, it really depends on the film.
the gap for arista premium is very small, but for all Ilford films the difference is substantial.
 
In the UK the differential doesn`t seem to be that great unless you`re using cheaply bought expired film or you shoot a substantial amount of film.
 
HP5 £52/30m = 18 rolls £2.89
Ready loaded £3.99
Saves £20

UK Prices Mathers

Having said that you can buy HP5 at £3.39 (Speedgraphic) Who have Tri-X at £3.69 BTW.
No affiliation economically with either.
 
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