Who has the best prices on film in the USA?

[flipflop]

Just wondering where you guyz buy your film in the USA.

sites I have bought from are ebay.com
www.adorama.com
www.bhphoto.com

If you know of somewhere besides the places I have listed please let me know.
Thanks in advance!

 

[bmattock]

I have experience with and can recommend these:

www.freestylephoto.biz
www.calumetphoto.com
www.central-camera.com
www.frugalphotographer.com
www.jandcphotography.com

Prices tend to vary - some are better on one, some better on another.

Walgreens drug store continues to liquidate Agfa Vista 200 film labeled as Studio 35 - they seem to have a pretty big stock of it, but it is slowly dwindling. Good prices, good film, while it lasts.

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks

 

[flipflop]

Vista 200...what other films would you compare it to?

 

[bmattock]

Vista 200...what other films would you compare it to?

I always thought that Agfa Vista 200 compared to Kodak Gold 200 (consumer) but slightly cooler - less punchy in the greens and reds. But I'm color-blind, others may say something else and they'd be more likely right than me.

But at around a buck a roll, and good quality and scanned well - I wasn't complaining. Bought a big sack of the stuff last time they had a 4-pack sale - they keep having sales on and off, but there is less and less of it available, since it was Agfa and Agfa is gone now.

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks

 

[flipflop]

THanks! So if I go to walgreens I should look for a film called "Studio 35" Correct?

 

[suzums]

Wow! I've heard a lot about the Agfa Vista, but I've never actually seen it before. We don't have Walgreens in Hawaii! :|

 

[RJBender]

Check out Kim Perry: http://stores.ebay.com/THE-FILM-CLUB_W0QQsspagenameZL2QQtZkm

He's got a website, too. I don't know if he's raised his prices on his website yet.
http://www.thefilmclub.com/

He's always at the big camera shows in St. Louis. I've bought film from him for several years and never had a problem.

R.J.

 

[tedwhite]

Yes, flipflop.

And Bill's recommended sites are one's I'd also recommend, and again, some have better deals than others. I typically buy from freestyle simply because they send me their catalog, but J&C is good, too.

"buck a roll." I like the sound of that phrase.

Ted

 

[Dougg]

I have bought film from http://ultrafineonline.com/photography.html

Their prices are quite low, but what they have on hand varies with time.

 

[Nikon Bob]

If you are looking for comsumer print film I would try checking dollar store type places and drug store chains in your area. I have been able to get Kodak Max and Konica/Minolta 200VX at $1 a roll. Some store brands can be good also, as has been pointed out before.

Nikon Bob

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Target has been putting Kodak ASA 200 film on clearance, under $4.50 for a four pack, fresh dated.

 

[Bill K.]

Dollarama stores in the Toronto area sell "Licon Film" in 100 and 200 ASA for $1.00 per roll.

I have used it and appears to be OK.

Bill K.

 

[kmack]

About 6 months ago I started bulkloading. For instance Freestyle has a special on some past date Arista Pro 50, $13 for a 100 ft roll. Aristia EDU 100 is $20 for 100 ft.

 

[bmattock]

About 6 months ago I started bulkloading. For instance Freestyle has a special on some past date Arista Pro 50, $13 for a 100 ft roll. Aristia EDU 100 is $20 for 100 ft.

Bulk loading is cool for B&W, and I should mention that there is a website called "Mega Perls" that folks here speak well of that sells 100 ft rolls, although I have no experience with them.

Less good for C41, unless you a) process C41 yourself or b) don't mind not getting your reloadable cassettes back afterwards.

I have seen some prices for bulk film that would make it worth my while to roll my own - other times, it is so close, I'd rather pay a little more and get it already rolled. But it is definitely something to consider.

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks

 

[flipflop]

hmm...I want some reala...Delta 100 400 and 3200
and I guess some cheapie film as well

 

[jano]

I picked up some of that walgreens stuff last friday at the only walgreens local to me and shot a couple rolls on the weekend. Getting developed now, to be picked up later this week. Hopefully choice of chemicals (fuji stuff) won't mess anything up.

Walmart may still have their vista 200 version of the film, too, I think it's labled as polaroid brand.

Someone compared it to K's Gold 200... I tried some of that a few weeks ago. Nice for 4x6, but becomes grainy for anything higher.

 

[bmattock]

I picked up some of that walgreens stuff last friday at the only walgreens local to me and shot a couple rolls on the weekend. Getting developed now, to be picked up later this week. Hopefully choice of chemicals (fuji stuff) won't mess anything up.

Walmart may still have their vista 200 version of the film, too, I think it's labled as polaroid brand.

Someone compared it to K's Gold 200... I tried some of that a few weeks ago. Nice for 4x6, but becomes grainy for anything higher.

Yes, the Polaroid brand from Walmart is also Agfa Vista 200.

I compared it to Kodak Gold 200, which I like. I haven't seen the grain problem you mention, but I scan instead of having larger 'traditional' prints made - I upload my scanned negs to MPIX if I want to print large - so far, they have been fine. But your milage may vary!

The C41 chemistry used should not matter - at least I've noticed no difference.

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks