Jeremy Z
Well-known
I just read up a little bit on Double X, and I see that Casino Royale was shot on Double x. I bet both of these films would sell like hotcakes if they were reintroduced now.
This is the Film Renaissance, let's go Kodak!
This is the Film Renaissance, let's go Kodak!
Freakscene
Obscure member
Double X 5222 is still available.
Marty
Marty
Timmyjoe
Veteran
Yeah, you can still get Double XX. I buy it in 400 ft rolls and spool it down, then put it in a Lloyds bulk film loader and load 35mm cassettes with it. Lots of fun.
Plus X unfortunately is long gone.
Best,
-Tim
Plus X unfortunately is long gone.
Best,
-Tim
dourbalistar
Buy more film
Yup, as Freakscene and Timmyjoe said, you can still get Double-X, direct from Kodak in 400-ft reels (currently out of stock) or 1,000-foot reels. Film Photography Project also spooled down to 100-foot bulk rolls and 24-exposure cassettes.
Apparently, FPP also has a small amount of Plus-X left, in 24-exposure cassettes.
Apparently, FPP also has a small amount of Plus-X left, in 24-exposure cassettes.
WJJ3
Well-known
"Why do you suppose Plus X and Double X didn't make the cut?"
Because they didn't Tri!
ha
Because they didn't Tri!
ha
Bingley
Veteran
I still have about 10 rolls of Plus X in my fridge. My favorite film ever!
Bingley
Veteran
Ste_S
Well-known
https://www.baitfilm.co.uk/
Bait is a new film shot on a Bolex with 16mm Double X (developed by the director), with the sound & dialogue dubbed on later. I think it looks and sounds amazing.
Bait is a new film shot on a Bolex with 16mm Double X (developed by the director), with the sound & dialogue dubbed on later. I think it looks and sounds amazing.
Timmyjoe
Veteran
I've still got two 100 foot rolls of Plus-X in 16mm in the freezer. I keep looking for a good 110 camera to shoot it in, but so far haven't found anything that does it justice.
Best,
-Tim
Nokton48
Veteran
I started this Eastman 5222 XX thread right here on RFF:
https://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52426&highlight=eastman+5222
Casino Royale XX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNvzNWuzI9Y
Eastman 5231 is the original Plus-X formulation (not EI 125, it's EI 80). I still have 400' in the freezer.
https://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52426&highlight=eastman+5222
Casino Royale XX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNvzNWuzI9Y
Eastman 5231 is the original Plus-X formulation (not EI 125, it's EI 80). I still have 400' in the freezer.
Jeremy Z
Well-known
Jeremy Z
Well-known
Old bulk film in the freezer seems to be our way of "investing". Just waiting for the time when it either peaks or Kodak re-introduces it and kills the investment. 
gnuyork
Well-known
Yes, mine too.
Jeremy Z
Well-known
Awesome references; thanks!
I shoot a lot in cameras with max shutter speed of 1/500s. I like Tri-X, but sometimes, it's too fast. I could pull it a stop or two, but I figure why not try something classic that's rated at 125 or 200?
mpaniagua
Newby photographer
Basically they didn't make the cut because there was not enough demand.
So, in other words, it is because you people didn't bought enough of it. Hope you are happy about it.
Marcelo.
So, in other words, it is because you people didn't bought enough of it. Hope you are happy about it.
Marcelo.
j.scooter
Veteran
+10000
I have about 10 rolls in the freezer too
I will shoot one before the dark and cold weather gets here
It is not doing any good just sitting in the freezer
Your pic shows everything I love about Plus-X
Jeremy Z
Well-known
...or, they thought if they raised the price to where it DID make sense, it would drive the demand down even further.
It SEEMS like there would still be a market for 1000', 400' and 100' bulk rolls though? I guess not. It's just that we have a few like-minded folks here.
The rational solution is to use FP4 and develop it such that it looks like Plus X.
css9450
Veteran
I shoot a lot in cameras with max shutter speed of 1/500s. I like Tri-X, but sometimes, it's too fast. I could pull it a stop or two, but I figure why not try something classic that's rated at 125 or 200?
Indeed! It is for that very reason I resumed doing my own B&W development again after shooting Ilford XP2 for a couple of years. ASA 400 is just too fast for some cameras (and/or for certain lenses where the smaller apertures are much too close together on the aperture ring). I tried using an ND filter for awhile, then eventually bought the tank and reels and chemicals so I could do it myself. Now I'm a happy ASA 100 guy! (Ilford Delta 100)
mpaniagua
Newby photographer
Yeah, I guess. FP4 looks close enough to Plus X. Still got about 8-9 rolls on the freezer. Panatomic and Plus X where my favorite films. Wasn't that hot for Tri-X. I suppose I thought it was very "common" or plain film at the time, probably since most of my pals then used it.
Marcelo