Where do source your films from?

walter61 · 01-01-2013, 08:33 AM

I buy almost everything from Macodirect.de , films are expensive in Italy

stevebrot · 01-01-2013, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by walter61

I buy almost everything from Macodirect.de , films are expensive in Italy

I have bought from macodirect.de...they were even good enough to ship to the U.S. and not charge me VAT!

Steve

older not wiser · 01-01-2013, 01:16 PM

I have always found AG Photographic to be really good for all things film, chemicals and paper. Ag Photographic. The Specialists for all traditional photo products.

Simian Summit · 01-01-2013, 09:01 PM

Just out of curiosity. Being from Bangalore do you blow your brains out on shipping costs from the States or the EU? One option may be the Japan Camera Hunter (http://japancamerahunter.com)...but looking at his website it appears that he's no longer selling film. He used to sell mystery bags which are kinda cool if your into that sort of thing (which I am).

Alliecat · 01-02-2013, 11:44 PM

Since I can no longer get it at all locally, I use eBay. Last 3 batches came from Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan... Sad, really.
Just make sure when using eBay that you check the sellers' feedback. I won't buy from anybody with many negatives.
There was a discussion about buying film from eBay a while ago. Someone there recommended Mailshots UK which is also supposed to be quite good. I haven't tried them yet.
Best of luck finding a reliable source!

philippe · 01-03-2013, 01:10 AM

Fotoimpex.de from Berlin, as they are the owners of ADOX, this make them, besides resellers, manufacturers too!
They had the famous and wonderful AGFA MCC B&W photo paper reborn, made on the original AGFA machines operated by former AGFA engineers using the AGFA formulas! The same for the chemicals.
Now they are working on the AGFAPAN films!
Could anyone desires for more?

Jonathan Mac · 01-03-2013, 04:44 AM

In Madrid I get most of my film from a local shop. Some things they don't have or are very expensive (Fuji pro colour films) so I get them through ebay (Film Festival) from Thailand, who ship worldwide and have decent prices.

When I visit the UK I put in an order to wherever's cheapest and get it sent to my parents' before I go. At the moment, for what I want, it looks like Mathers is the cheapest. Not much good to you in Bangalore though.

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01-01-2013, 08:33 AM	#16
walter61 New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Florence Italy Posts: 2	I buy almost everything from Macodirect.de , films are expensive in Italy

01-01-2013, 12:45 PM	#17
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by walter61 I buy almost everything from Macodirect.de , films are expensive in Italy I have bought from macodirect.de...they were even good enough to ship to the U.S. and not charge me VAT! Steve

01-01-2013, 01:16 PM	#18
older not wiser Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 120	I have always found AG Photographic to be really good for all things film, chemicals and paper. Ag Photographic. The Specialists for all traditional photo products.

01-01-2013, 09:01 PM	#19
Simian Summit Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hamilton Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 146	Just out of curiosity. Being from Bangalore do you blow your brains out on shipping costs from the States or the EU? One option may be the Japan Camera Hunter (http://japancamerahunter.com)...but looking at his website it appears that he's no longer selling film. He used to sell mystery bags which are kinda cool if your into that sort of thing (which I am).

01-02-2013, 11:44 PM	#20
Alliecat Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East of Everywhere, Canada Posts: 740	Since I can no longer get it at all locally, I use eBay. Last 3 batches came from Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan... Sad, really. Just make sure when using eBay that you check the sellers' feedback. I won't buy from anybody with many negatives. There was a discussion about buying film from eBay a while ago. Someone there recommended Mailshots UK which is also supposed to be quite good. I haven't tried them yet. Best of luck finding a reliable source!

01-03-2013, 01:10 AM	#21
philippe Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Flanders Fields Posts: 463	Fotoimpex.de from Berlin, as they are the owners of ADOX, this make them, besides resellers, manufacturers too! They had the famous and wonderful AGFA MCC B&W photo paper reborn, made on the original AGFA machines operated by former AGFA engineers using the AGFA formulas! The same for the chemicals. Now they are working on the AGFAPAN films! Could anyone desires for more?

01-03-2013, 04:44 AM	#22
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	In Madrid I get most of my film from a local shop. Some things they don't have or are very expensive (Fuji pro colour films) so I get them through ebay (Film Festival) from Thailand, who ship worldwide and have decent prices. When I visit the UK I put in an order to wherever's cheapest and get it sent to my parents' before I go. At the moment, for what I want, it looks like Mathers is the cheapest. Not much good to you in Bangalore though.