Less and less film stuff at my favorite store...

KungPOW · 09-02-2009, 10:50 PM

This last weekend I made the trip out to my favorite camera store with the plan to buy a couple of one gallon jugs to mix up a batch of Diafine.

Well, the store has cut back their darkroom supplies to almost nothing.

Yes, it was a sad day.

So any ideas where to find one gallon jugs in Vancover or the lower mainland?

Anyone have a favorite store that still carries darkroom supplies?

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 09-03-2009, 12:16 AM

I've actually managed to get my nearest store to take home more film...so there is still hope. Guess what...they cary Pentax as well, on walking distance.

**gofour3** · 09-03-2009, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by KungPOW

This last weekend I made the trip out to my favorite camera store with the plan to buy a couple of one gallon jugs to mix up a batch of Diafine.

Well, the store has cut back their darkroom supplies to almost nothing.

Yes, it was a sad day.

So any ideas where to find one gallon jugs in Vancover or the lower mainland?

Anyone have a favorite store that still carries darkroom supplies?

Beau Photo in Vancouver at 6th and Granville has everything you need. they also have a good supply of film, colour and b&w.

Beau Photo Supplies - Cameras, Equipment, Albums, Rentals

Phil.

KungPOW · 09-03-2009, 06:08 PM

gofour3,

Thanks for the link, I'd forgotten about them. I'll try them this weekend.

Douglas,

HOW did you get your local store to increase there film stuff? Of the tree I can walk to, non carry darkroom supplies. But they all carry Pentax!

**gofour3** · 09-03-2009, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by KungPOW

gofour3,

Thanks for the link, I'd forgotten about them. I'll try them this weekend.

Douglas,

HOW did you get your local store to increase there film stuff? Of the tree I can walk to, non carry darkroom supplies. But they all carry Pentax!

Beau Photo is not open on the weekend, just Monday to Friday.

Phil.

KungPOW · 09-03-2009, 10:28 PM

Hmm...

Looks like I'll have to wait until I get a day off work then...

Thanks for the heads up.

little laker · 09-03-2009, 11:14 PM

It's getting harder and harder for the camera stores to even get darkroom supplies delivered

I've heard that the trucking companies insurance companies just don't want them hauling chemicals.
I honestly can't blame them either, the way some news casts make every chemical sound like a hazardous good... after a spill.

**ChrisPlatt** · 09-03-2009, 11:29 PM

If your store accepts UPS deliveries they can get chemicals.

Chris

**gofour3** · 09-04-2009, 11:04 PM

Originally posted by KungPOW

Hmm...

Looks like I'll have to wait until I get a day off work then...

Thanks for the heads up.

I live close to Beau Photo, so if you want me to check something out for you let me know.

Phil.

SteveM · 09-04-2009, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

I live close to Beau Photo, so if you want me to check something out for you let me know.

Phil.

Looks like a good store....too bad they list every brand (even Holga) but no Pentax. ..

KungPOW · 09-05-2009, 12:04 AM

Originally posted by gofour3

I live close to Beau Photo, so if you want me to check something out for you let me know.

Phil.

Thanks for the offer. All I am looking for is a pair of 1 gal jugs so that I can mix up my Diafine.

I might just resort to buying a couple of gallons of distilled water and using that.

I was also thinking of picking up a changing bag. At the moment, I am renovating and my "dark room" is without a door.

Anyhow, I have some days off coming up. I'll check them out during a weekday, and get to the bottom of why they carry no Pentax!

**gofour3** · 09-05-2009, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by smc

Looks like a good store....too bad they list every brand (even Holga) but no Pentax. ..

Beau Photo is more of a supply store than a camera store. They would not be my first choice if I was in the market to buy a new Pentax camera. Kerrisdale Cameras is better if you want new Pentax gear and they have a good selection of used Pentax stuff.

Beau has lots of darkroom supplies, pro studio lighting, light tables, bags, tripods, filters and a huge selection of film. They will also order items for you that they do not normally stock, like a linear polarizer and so on.

Phil

PS I forgot I bought my Pentax Lupe from Beau Photo, so they do carry some Pentax products.

09-02-2009, 10:50 PM	#1
KungPOW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,699	Less and less film stuff at my favorite store... This last weekend I made the trip out to my favorite camera store with the plan to buy a couple of one gallon jugs to mix up a batch of Diafine. Well, the store has cut back their darkroom supplies to almost nothing. Yes, it was a sad day. So any ideas where to find one gallon jugs in Vancover or the lower mainland? Anyone have a favorite store that still carries darkroom supplies?

09-03-2009, 11:29 PM	#8
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	If your store accepts UPS deliveries they can get chemicals. Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 09-05-2009 at 12:58 AM.

09-05-2009, 11:15 AM	#12
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by smc Looks like a good store....too bad they list every brand (even Holga) but no Pentax. .. Beau Photo is more of a supply store than a camera store. They would not be my first choice if I was in the market to buy a new Pentax camera. Kerrisdale Cameras is better if you want new Pentax gear and they have a good selection of used Pentax stuff. Beau has lots of darkroom supplies, pro studio lighting, light tables, bags, tripods, filters and a huge selection of film. They will also order items for you that they do not normally stock, like a linear polarizer and so on. Phil PS I forgot I bought my Pentax Lupe from Beau Photo, so they do carry some Pentax products. Last edited by gofour3; 09-05-2009 at 12:08 PM. Reason: Updated

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09-03-2009, 12:16 AM	#2
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374	I've actually managed to get my nearest store to take home more film...so there is still hope. Guess what...they cary Pentax as well, on walking distance.

09-03-2009, 07:38 AM	#3
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by KungPOW This last weekend I made the trip out to my favorite camera store with the plan to buy a couple of one gallon jugs to mix up a batch of Diafine. Well, the store has cut back their darkroom supplies to almost nothing. Yes, it was a sad day. So any ideas where to find one gallon jugs in Vancover or the lower mainland? Anyone have a favorite store that still carries darkroom supplies? Beau Photo in Vancouver at 6th and Granville has everything you need. they also have a good supply of film, colour and b&w. Beau Photo Supplies - Cameras, Equipment, Albums, Rentals Phil.

09-03-2009, 06:08 PM	#4
KungPOW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,699 Original Poster	gofour3, Thanks for the link, I'd forgotten about them. I'll try them this weekend. Douglas, HOW did you get your local store to increase there film stuff? Of the tree I can walk to, non carry darkroom supplies. But they all carry Pentax!

09-03-2009, 07:29 PM	#5
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by KungPOW gofour3, Thanks for the link, I'd forgotten about them. I'll try them this weekend. Douglas, HOW did you get your local store to increase there film stuff? Of the tree I can walk to, non carry darkroom supplies. But they all carry Pentax! Beau Photo is not open on the weekend, just Monday to Friday. Phil.

09-03-2009, 10:28 PM	#6
KungPOW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,699 Original Poster	Hmm... Looks like I'll have to wait until I get a day off work then... Thanks for the heads up.

09-03-2009, 11:14 PM	#7
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	It's getting harder and harder for the camera stores to even get darkroom supplies delivered I've heard that the trucking companies insurance companies just don't want them hauling chemicals. I honestly can't blame them either, the way some news casts make every chemical sound like a hazardous good... after a spill.

09-04-2009, 11:04 PM	#9
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by KungPOW Hmm... Looks like I'll have to wait until I get a day off work then... Thanks for the heads up. I live close to Beau Photo, so if you want me to check something out for you let me know. Phil.

09-04-2009, 11:18 PM	#10
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by gofour3 I live close to Beau Photo, so if you want me to check something out for you let me know. Phil. Looks like a good store....too bad they list every brand (even Holga) but no Pentax. ..

09-05-2009, 12:04 AM	#11
KungPOW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,699 Original Poster	Originally posted by gofour3 I live close to Beau Photo, so if you want me to check something out for you let me know. Phil. Thanks for the offer. All I am looking for is a pair of 1 gal jugs so that I can mix up my Diafine. I might just resort to buying a couple of gallons of distilled water and using that. I was also thinking of picking up a changing bag. At the moment, I am renovating and my "dark room" is without a door. Anyhow, I have some days off coming up. I'll check them out during a weekday, and get to the bottom of why they carry no Pentax!