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Greetings Dennis;Thank you for inquiring about Kodak Double X cine film cut to 4x5. Eastman Kodak and Kodak Alaris have agreed to take on the challenge of cutting the cinematography film Double X into 4x5 sheet. Because of the R&D involved in this venture and the fact that Kodak has no guarantee that all the R&D will not result in more then just this one order, the cost of the film this first time out is very high. The original estimate that I put on the film was $100.00 for a 50 sheet box, and the reality turned out to be $300.00 for that 50 sheet box. Even with the film being expensive there has been a great response. Some people who originally committed to the order have dropped out. This is not surprising with the cost factor, but this is not the majority. I only need 11 more boxes to reach the minimum order quantity. (MOQ) This is a chance for us to make film history. Eastman Kodak has never cut cinemtography film into sheets before. If this goes well this time out, the cost will come down, and a new emulsion will be available to sheet film users. This is also an opportunity for us to send a message to Eastman Kodak and Kodak Alaris that it is good for them to think outside the box. To become involved in this co-op I need from you the following: Your shipping address, The number of boxes you want, and whether you would like to pay by credit card or by check. The $300.00 price stated earlier is the check, (cash) price. The credit card price is $309.00. With this information I can send you an invoice for payment. When I have reached the MOQ and collected all the payments for the film I will place the order with Kodak Alaris. It should take about 10 to 12 weeks from the date of order until the film arrives. Thank you for your support for special order Kodak films.Regards;Keith CanhamOwner: K. B. Canham Cameras, Inc.
Greetings Dennis;Thank you for inquiring about Kodak Double X cine film cut to 4x5. Eastman Kodak and Kodak Alaris have agreed to take on the challenge of cutting the cinematography film Double X into 4x5 sheet. Because of the R&D involved in this venture and the fact that Kodak has no guarantee that all the R&D will not result in more then just this one order, the cost of the film this first time out is very high. The original estimate that I put on the film was $100.00 for a 50 sheet box, and the reality turned out to be $300.00 for that 50 sheet box. Even with the film being expensive there has been a great response. Some people who originally committed to the order have dropped out. This is not surprising with the cost factor, but this is not the majority. I only need 11 more boxes to reach the minimum order quantity. (MOQ) This is a chance for us to make film history. Eastman Kodak has never cut cinemtography film into sheets before. If this goes well this time out, the cost will come down, and a new emulsion will be available to sheet film users. This is also an opportunity for us to send a message to Eastman Kodak and Kodak Alaris that it is good for them to think outside the box. To become involved in this co-op I need from you the following: Your shipping address, The number of boxes you want, and whether you would like to pay by credit card or by check. The $300.00 price stated earlier is the check, (cash) price. The credit card price is $309.00. With this information I can send you an invoice for payment. When I have reached the MOQ and collected all the payments for the film I will place the order with Kodak Alaris. It should take about 10 to 12 weeks from the date of order until the film arrives. Thank you for your support for special order Kodak films.Regards;Keith CanhamOwner: K. B. Canham Cameras, Inc.