Need source for 8x10 sheet film

narsuitus · Feb 19, 2006

I just built 4 pinhole cameras (an 8x10, a 4x5, and two Altoid 35mm). I used 35mm film to test the 8x10 and 4x5 cameras for light leaks and now I am ready to test them with sheet film. I have been able to find some reasonably priced 4x5 black and white sheet film but went into sticker shock when I priced the 8x10 film.

In the past, my employer supplied all the sheet film I needed. Now I need my own source of reasonably priced 8x10 sheet film. Please advise.

Amund · Feb 19, 2006

Cheapest there is

And quite a good film too.

morkolv · Feb 19, 2006

blix@broadpark.no said:
Cheapest there is

And quite a good film too.

Same film , even cheaper (25 sheets for $16.49)!!

It's a bit larger (approx 3-5mm) so it will NOT fit a standard holder, but for a pinhole camera ? Maybe?? Your call..

I'm trimming this in the dark on a rotarytrimmer and loading my holders after each sheet is trimmed. Not the ideal scenario for Your AA Moonrise ...(fill in).. shoots, but a cheap way to learn the ropes..

narsuitus · Feb 19, 2006

Perfect!

morkolv & blix@broadpark.no,

Thanks for the source and the quick response.

I just placed an order for two 25 sheet boxes of 8x10.

Dave Wooten · Feb 19, 2006

morkolv said:
Same film , even cheaper (25 sheets for $16.49)!!

It's a bit larger (approx 3-5mm) so it will NOT fit a standard holder, but for a pinhole camera ? Maybe?? Your call..

I'm trimming this in the dark on a rotarytrimmer and loading my holders after each sheet is trimmed. Not the ideal scenario for Your AA Moonrise ...(fill in).. shoots, but a cheap way to learn the ropes..

Morten,

Which side do you have to trim? both sides? thanks

Paul Sorensen · Feb 19, 2006

Here is another option from Freestyle. It is Foma and is available in 100 speed as well as 200 speed. http://www.freestylephoto.biz/sc_prod.php?cat_id=&pid=1000001245

Are you using regular holders? If so, be careful about the discounted J&C as it does not fit normal holders.

Have fun!

Paul.

morkolv · Feb 19, 2006

Dave Wooten said:
Morten,

Which side do you have to trim? both sides? thanks

I do both, but think its the long side i.e. the 8" measure wich really needs trimming. My set up is a trimming guide in each end of the rotary trimmer. One does 8" the other 10", on both there is only a thin strip (3-5mm) being shaved off. But bear in mind I did set up the guide using a old sheet of 8X10 chrome.

Mongo · Feb 19, 2006

The package of over-sized 8x10 that I got (back when the film was new and the problem was being uncovered) didn't fit my holders due to the width (the 8" measurement was off). I never checked to see if the length was acceptable.

Best of luck.
Dave

jandc · Feb 19, 2006

The length has not been a problem for anyone as far as we know. Just the 8 inch side.

Also, the regular Pro 8x10 (properly cut) is on sale for $24.99 for a 25 sheet pack.

eddie gunks · Feb 21, 2006

i would be interested in seeing your 8X10 pinhole. i ma currently building one for myself and any info would be great. i bought some of jandc 8x10 miscut film. it measures 8X10 exactly. so i cut off 1/8 so now it is 7 7/8 x 10 and it goes in my holders now. i used a paper cutter with a stop clamped on. cheers
eddie

EASmithV · May 11, 2009

What was the name of that film? All of the J&C links are dead.

Paul Sorensen · May 11, 2009

EASmithV said:
What was the name of that film? All of the J&C links are dead.

Unfortunately, J&C closed shop. I am not at all sure what it was we were pointing towards three years ago. That was a long time ago!

I know that they did a lot of paper that was relabeled Forte, I used it a lot, as for film, not sure, perhaps someone else will remember. Most likely central/eastern european.

I do still recommend Freestyle, they are APUG advertisers and have lots of cool stuff at good prices. Their Arista EDU Ultra is rebranded Fomapan, for a pretty good price. The days of a buck a sheet from J&C are long gone, however.

Venchka · May 11, 2009

X-ray film is < $30/100 in 8x10. GOOGLE will show the way to x-ray film suppliers.

One of many sources. $26/100

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dylder · May 13, 2009

Venchka said:
X-ray film is < $30/100 in 8x10. GOOGLE will show the way to x-ray film suppliers.

One of many sources. $26/100

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This looks like something interesting to try. But I have a few questions.

Which film would you recomend? Green, blue, universal??? What developer is used? What is the film speed?

Thanks
dw

Venchka · May 13, 2009

Search. The Large Format Photography Forum has most or all of the answers.

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=48099

A friend bought some of the green sensitive film recently. He has cut some down to 4x5. We will be using it soon. I will report our findings.

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