Kodak Chemicals

[ashcorra]

What is the best website to purchase both BW and Color Kodak chemicals? Specifically C-41, BW chemicals for Film and paper, and RA-4? I am having a hard time finding what I need on Google results, and I am wondering if there is like a secret site I am not privy to or something? Or is there just slim pickins'?

 

[chriscrawfordphoto]

B&H and Freestyle are the usual go-to places. They're both often out of things though because of the supply issues everyone is having.

 

[abruzzi]

I prefer Freestyle over B&H for chemicals becuase there are some chemicals the B&H won't ship, but Freestyle will.

 

[Paul Howell]

I use Freestyle, have used B&H, and PhotoWearhouse also called Ultrafine.

 

[destroya]

freestyle and Unique photo (and they even have the fuji 6 bath e-6 chems!) .

 

[ashcorra]

I use Freestyle, have used B&H, and PhotoWearhouse also called Ultrafine.

Yea I use Unique Freestyle and Adorama, but I have not tried PhotoWarehouse. Thanks for the tip.

 

[ashcorra]

I prefer Freestyle over B&H for chemicals becuase there are some chemicals the B&H won't ship, but Freestyle will.

Yes, I have noticed the same thing. However, sometimes they will charge you a hefty shipping fee depending on the chemical.

 

[AnselMortensen]

Yes, I have noticed the same thing. However, sometimes they will charge you a hefty shipping fee depending on the chemical.

Some chemicals, and items such as lithium batteries, have to be shipped UPS Ground due to Haz Mat restrictions.

 

[cmacd123]

Yes, I have noticed the same thing. However, sometimes they will charge you a hefty shipping fee depending on the chemical.

this is why I have been buying MUCH less from freestyle the last few years. to ship to canada they offer only FedEX, who are not cheep, but also add a hefty fee for the paperwork to clear customs, (in adition to the actuall taxes) or FedEXinternational mail. I bizare system where FedEX picks up the pacge in California, and then takes it to SWEEDEN, where it is mailed. This is slightly cheeper and avoids the High Profit customs clearance costs, (the package is treated like regualr mail from Europe.) but is limited to mailable goods valued at under 150US. These days, one cannont buy many photo suplies at under 150US, and the fee for the European round trip service is still about 45 dollars

 

[mshchem]

Unique photo, ups ground shipping.

 

[gone]

Another vote for Freestyle. They have great prices, fast shipping and some of the most knowledgeable people in customer service that you could ever find.

 

[abruzzi]

Yes, I have noticed the same thing. However, sometimes they will charge you a hefty shipping fee depending on the chemical.

it has to do with "ORM-D", basically hazadous chemicals. I don't know exactly the deal--is it only some shippers that will take ORM-D? Or Freestyle pay an extra fee for shipping ORM-D that B&H does not?

 

[ags2mikon]

ORM-D was a loop hole for small quantity personal use. D= Domestic. This was eliminated Dec. 31 2020. This is one the reasons that shipping of chemicals is getting more expensive. Now they have a limited quantity label for hazardous chemicals in small quantities. It is a lot more complicated now do to manifesting requirements. The penalties for not doing it right are really quite high, so we all pay more now.

 

[mshchem]

From Unique Photo, I ordered 3ea, Flexicolor developer replenisher in the package that makes up 5L replenisher or over 6 liters of tank solution (working strength developer) 15 dollar a box for Flexicolor developer Replenisher, cheap! I bought 10 rolls of film. Ground shipping by UPS was $16. Easy, Unique Photo has been restocked, which I hope this means SinoPromise is getting going again. They have developer starter, required to make tank solution. All good!

 

[BMbikerider]

What is the best website to purchase both BW and Color Kodak chemicals? Specifically C-41, BW chemicals for Film and paper, and RA-4? I am having a hard time finding what I need on Google results, and I am wondering if there is like a secret site I am not privy to or something? Or is there just slim pickins'?

I got fed up waiting for promises for the kodak Ektacolor developer becoming available. I have used this since the early 90s when I started colour printing. I moved over to Fuji developer which is simpler to mis and has a seperate starter and this is every bit as good at the Kodak variant. I mixed my 1st lot in June 2022 and with correct replenishment (it takes a bit of working out) it is as good as the day I mixed it.

The good point is it is a lot less in price (in UK) than the Kodak RA4 for 40 litres where the Kodak makes 20 liters, but I split the concentrates 50/50 with a friend who also prints colour so it is really economic with the concentrates making 20lts each, it works out at roughly £40 way less than Kodak. The last price for the Kodak RA4 was around £95.

 

[John Meyer]

What is the best website to purchase both BW and Color Kodak chemicals? Specifically C-41, BW chemicals for Film and paper, and RA-4? I am having a hard time finding what I need on Google results, and I am wondering if there is like a secret site I am not privy to or something? Or is there just slim pickins'?

I got fed up waiting for promises for the kodak Ektacolor developer becoming available. I have used this since the early 90s when I started colour printing. I moved over to Fuji developer which is simpler to mis and has a seperate starter and this is every bit as good at the Kodak variant. I mixed my 1st lot in June 2022 and with correct replenishment (it takes a bit of working out) it is as good as the day I mixed it.

The good point is it is a lot less in price (in UK) than the Kodak RA4 for 40 litres where the Kodak makes 20 liters, but I split the concentrates 50/50 with a friend who also prints colour so it is really economic with the concentrates making 20lts each, it works out at roughly £40 way less than Kodak. The last price for the Kodak RA4 was around £95.

I got fed up waiting for promises for the kodak Ektacolor developer becoming available. I have used this since the early 90s when I started colour printing. I moved over to Fuji developer which is simpler to mis and has a seperate starter and this is every bit as good at the Kodak variant. I mixed my 1st lot in June 2022 and with correct replenishment (it takes a bit of working out) it is as good as the day I mixed it.

The good point is it is a lot less in price (in UK) than the Kodak RA4 for 40 litres where the Kodak makes 20 liters, but I split the concentrates 50/50 with a friend who also prints colour so it is really economic with the concentrates making 20lts each, it works out at roughly £40 way less than Kodak. The last price for the Kodak RA4 was around £95.

B&H and Freestyle are the usual go-to places. They're both often out of things though because of the supply issues everyone is having.