Ilford shuts down film production

brewmaster15 · 04-01-2020, 03:51 AM

Ilford Has Shut Down Film Production Until Further Notice

Looks like film may get scarce again after they run Through their warehouse stock.
AL

**MossyRocks** · 04-01-2020, 07:15 AM

Time to fill the freezer I guess.

**StiffLegged** · 04-01-2020, 08:16 AM

Even film photographers have to bunker down with the rest of us, so I’d blame the fake beer virus and film purchasing being knocked on the head.

**blackcloudbrew** · 04-01-2020, 10:32 AM

Good for them! I'm sure they'll be back. Love their film and my freezer has A FEW rolls in it right now.

**gofour3** · 04-01-2020, 02:01 PM

Not a real surprise. All of the local camera stores here in Vancouver have also shutdown, so you can't buy any cameras or film period.

Exception is the photo lab where I get my film developed, they are on reduced hours and by appointment only. I can still buy film from they and get it developed/scanned as well. (E6/B&W/C41)

They have a film drop off bin attached to the outside of the store. You just fill out your order on the special envelopes they supply and they'll call you when you can pick it up.

No cash transaction, debit or credit cards only. This photo lab is a great place and I don't know what I'd do with out them.

Phil.

stevebrot · 04-01-2020, 02:10 PM

For those interested in reading the actual press release...

https://www.ilfordphoto.com/coronavirus-pandemic-harman-technology-update/

Steve

brewmaster15 · 04-01-2020, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

For those interested in reading the actual press release...

https://www.ilfordphoto.com/coronavirus-pandemic-harman-technology-update/

Steve

Thanks for the link Steve. It sounds like they have a good plan in place and being very rational and pragmatic.

Al

tuco · 04-01-2020, 02:43 PM

I hear this coronavirus is really a protein that only exits as long as a layer of fat around it hasn't dissolved away. And it melts at 77F/25C. So warm climates should be doing a lot better. Can anyone living in a warm place attest to that?

bobmaxja · 04-01-2020, 03:03 PM

Tuco, Just look at so many place with hot weather who get it , all the carebean, africa , etc.

stevebrot · 04-01-2020, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by tuco

I hear this coronavirus is really a protein that only exits as long as a layer of fat around it hasn't dissolved away. And it melts at 77F/25C. So warm climates should be doing a lot better. Can anyone living in a warm place attest to that?

I heard they make excellent sun screen too. Johns Hopkins has a report on that.

Steve

Mistral75 · 04-01-2020, 04:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tuco

I hear this coronavirus is really a protein that only exits as long as a layer of fat around it hasn't dissolved away. And it melts at 77F/25C. So warm climates should be doing a lot better. Can anyone living in a warm place attest to that?

That's pure bullshit. The temperature of the human body is around 37°C / 99°F.

The SARS-CoV-2 is destroyed after a 4 minute exposure at 63°C / 145°F.

stevebrot · 04-01-2020, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

The SARS-CoV-2 is destroyed after a 4 minute exposure at 63°C / 145°F.

After that, is it still good on toast?

Steve

brewmaster15 · 04-03-2020, 06:16 AM

Looking at film prices for ilford and kentmere .. its looking like their prices are moving up..

Stock may be availible still but prices are already climbing. (Bhphoto)

Kentmere 100 36 exp is $1 more expensive per roll now than feb.

Ilford hp5 36 exp is $0.36 more

Ilford xp 2 36 exp is $0.49 more

Al

**ehrwien** · 04-05-2020, 08:31 AM

As I was just starting to photograph with film, I was hoping for an April Fool's joke... but the news was posted to their site a day early. I've heard good things about HP5 and want to try it myself. Looks like I've got to get my hands on a few rolls sooner rather than later.

04-01-2020, 03:51 AM	#1
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04-01-2020, 07:15 AM	#2
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	Time to fill the freezer I guess.

04-01-2020, 08:16 AM	#3
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,616	Even film photographers have to bunker down with the rest of us, so I’d blame the fake beer virus and film purchasing being knocked on the head.

04-01-2020, 10:32 AM	#4
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	Good for them! I'm sure they'll be back. Love their film and my freezer has A FEW rolls in it right now.

04-01-2020, 02:01 PM	#5
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Not a real surprise. All of the local camera stores here in Vancouver have also shutdown, so you can't buy any cameras or film period. Exception is the photo lab where I get my film developed, they are on reduced hours and by appointment only. I can still buy film from they and get it developed/scanned as well. (E6/B&W/C41) They have a film drop off bin attached to the outside of the store. You just fill out your order on the special envelopes they supply and they'll call you when you can pick it up. No cash transaction, debit or credit cards only. This photo lab is a great place and I don't know what I'd do with out them. Phil.

04-01-2020, 02:10 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	For those interested in reading the actual press release... https://www.ilfordphoto.com/coronavirus-pandemic-harman-technology-update/ Steve

04-01-2020, 02:26 PM	#7
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot For those interested in reading the actual press release... https://www.ilfordphoto.com/coronavirus-pandemic-harman-technology-update/ Steve Thanks for the link Steve. It sounds like they have a good plan in place and being very rational and pragmatic. Al

04-01-2020, 02:43 PM	#8
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,025	I hear this coronavirus is really a protein that only exits as long as a layer of fat around it hasn't dissolved away. And it melts at 77F/25C. So warm climates should be doing a lot better. Can anyone living in a warm place attest to that?

04-01-2020, 03:03 PM	#9
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Tuco, Just look at so many place with hot weather who get it , all the carebean, africa , etc.

04-01-2020, 04:28 PM	#10
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by tuco I hear this coronavirus is really a protein that only exits as long as a layer of fat around it hasn't dissolved away. And it melts at 77F/25C. So warm climates should be doing a lot better. Can anyone living in a warm place attest to that? I heard they make excellent sun screen too. Johns Hopkins has a report on that. Steve

04-01-2020, 04:30 PM - 1 Like	#11
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by tuco I hear this coronavirus is really a protein that only exits as long as a layer of fat around it hasn't dissolved away. And it melts at 77F/25C. So warm climates should be doing a lot better. Can anyone living in a warm place attest to that? That's pure bullshit. The temperature of the human body is around 37°C / 99°F. The SARS-CoV-2 is destroyed after a 4 minute exposure at 63°C / 145°F.

04-01-2020, 04:34 PM	#12
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Mistral75 The SARS-CoV-2 is destroyed after a 4 minute exposure at 63°C / 145°F. After that, is it still good on toast? Steve

04-03-2020, 06:16 AM	#13
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860 Original Poster	Looking at film prices for ilford and kentmere .. its looking like their prices are moving up.. Stock may be availible still but prices are already climbing. (Bhphoto) Kentmere 100 36 exp is $1 more expensive per roll now than feb. Ilford hp5 36 exp is $0.36 more Ilford xp 2 36 exp is $0.49 more Al

04-05-2020, 08:31 AM	#14
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,782	As I was just starting to photograph with film, I was hoping for an April Fool's joke... but the news was posted to their site a day early. I've heard good things about HP5 and want to try it myself. Looks like I've got to get my hands on a few rolls sooner rather than later.