Where to buy cheap films

alwaysjerricky · 06-14-2015, 07:51 AM

Are there any websites offering films at cheaper prices when purchasing large quantities? Or is B&H/Amazon the cheapest available? Thank you!

6BQ5 · 06-14-2015, 08:45 AM

The big retailers are probably your best choice, especially if you're going for something like Ektar. Amazon used to have Ektar as an add-on item for $5.50/roll.

Check eBay. Sometimes you'll find better prices there for larger bulk quantities. Just be sure to check the listing for expiration dates.

**gofour3** · 06-14-2015, 08:53 AM - **2 Likes**

Freestyle is another option and has a better selection than most other places:

Home | Freestyle Photographic Supplies

Phil.

disconnekt · 06-14-2015, 11:05 AM

You'll find a good selection at Freestyle.biz, though the S&H will be a pain if you just buy one at time time, good to buy in bulk.
Same with Adorama, though you'll have to buy in bulk ($49 minimum) to save on S&H.
Ebay is also a good place to check out to buy film in bulk.

Bob from Aus · 06-14-2015, 02:59 PM

in the museum

stevebrot · 06-15-2015, 12:00 PM

Willing to ship to Singapore? I don't know. Probably the best option for cheap shooting is to bulk load from a 100' roll.

Steve

stevebrot · 06-15-2015, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by Bob from Aus

in the museum

Boooo

Steve

Bob from Aus · 06-15-2015, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Boooo

Steve

sorry

alwaysjerricky · 06-15-2015, 05:23 PM

Thanks guys for the help! I think I'll get my friend in the US to buy the films for me from freestyle.biz. Seems like its the best option. Thanks!

bibz · 06-16-2015, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by Bob from Aus

in the museum

Technically true since film is preferred over digital for archival purposes

alan_smithee_photos · 06-19-2015, 07:56 PM

my favorite cheap film option is from Lomo. You can usually get a 3 pack for $11.99 USD (even for ISO 800) from Amazon or other retailers. I also like the Kentmere 400 b&w, which is around $4 a roll (B&H or others).

If Fuji Pro was cheaper I'd shoot it but between Lomo, Portra, Delta 3200, and Acros I'm taken care of for premium films.

kxjiru · 06-20-2015, 06:06 AM

Adorama and BH seem to have eBay accounts in which hey liquidate short dated film but it goes quickly. I bought 16 rolls of fuji 800 dated late 2016 from a guy who I'm pretty sure buys clearance from big box stores and just off loads anything. The problem with eBay is good deals are gone quickly. Id suggest making an alert for "35mm film" and "120 film" to check twice daily.

RubyT · 06-29-2015, 04:40 AM

I've been buying from these guys lately. They do ship worldwide.
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06-14-2015, 08:45 AM	#2
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	The big retailers are probably your best choice, especially if you're going for something like Ektar. Amazon used to have Ektar as an add-on item for $5.50/roll. Check eBay. Sometimes you'll find better prices there for larger bulk quantities. Just be sure to check the listing for expiration dates.

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gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Freestyle is another option and has a better selection than most other places: Home \| Freestyle Photographic Supplies Phil.

06-14-2015, 11:05 AM	#4
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,699	You'll find a good selection at Freestyle.biz, though the S&H will be a pain if you just buy one at time time, good to buy in bulk. Same with Adorama, though you'll have to buy in bulk ($49 minimum) to save on S&H. Ebay is also a good place to check out to buy film in bulk.

06-14-2015, 02:59 PM	#5
Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	in the museum

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Willing to ship to Singapore? I don't know. Probably the best option for cheap shooting is to bulk load from a 100' roll. Steve

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Bob from Aus in the museum Boooo Steve

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Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	Originally posted by stevebrot Boooo Steve sorry

06-15-2015, 05:23 PM	#9
alwaysjerricky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 109 Original Poster	Thanks guys for the help! I think I'll get my friend in the US to buy the films for me from freestyle.biz. Seems like its the best option. Thanks!

06-16-2015, 08:01 PM	#10
bibz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newcastle, AU! Posts: 276	Originally posted by Bob from Aus in the museum Technically true since film is preferred over digital for archival purposes

06-19-2015, 07:56 PM	#11
alan_smithee_photos Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 844	my favorite cheap film option is from Lomo. You can usually get a 3 pack for $11.99 USD (even for ISO 800) from Amazon or other retailers. I also like the Kentmere 400 b&w, which is around $4 a roll (B&H or others). If Fuji Pro was cheaper I'd shoot it but between Lomo, Portra, Delta 3200, and Acros I'm taken care of for premium films.

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06-20-2015, 06:06 AM	#12
kxjiru Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 102	Adorama and BH seem to have eBay accounts in which hey liquidate short dated film but it goes quickly. I bought 16 rolls of fuji 800 dated late 2016 from a guy who I'm pretty sure buys clearance from big box stores and just off loads anything. The problem with eBay is good deals are gone quickly. Id suggest making an alert for "35mm film" and "120 film" to check twice daily.

06-29-2015, 04:40 AM	#13
RubyT Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TN Photos: Gallery Posts: 621	I've been buying from these guys lately. They do ship worldwide. Film Photography Project Store \| Film Photography Project