When it comes to B/W 135mm film, I usually buy it in 100' bulk rolls. Have had a few spools of TRI-X and TMY-2 sitting in the freezer a bit. Just ran out of TMY-2, and was looking at getting another roll. I was aware that Kodak had increased its pricing, but wow. Seems the going rate for TMY-2 in 100' rolls is $150 (where it's in stock) prior to tax/shipping. I just checked, and the last time I bought some (three years ago) it was $99... and the time before that it was $55. I just did the math... I'd only be saving myself $0.67 per roll bulk loading versus just buying by the roll. The economics on that don't seem to make much sense to me. Is Kodak trying to price itself out of the bulk roll business?
As much as I would like to stay with Kodak, the Delta 400 100' rolls are presently $30 cheaper.
As much as I would like to stay with Kodak, the Delta 400 100' rolls are presently $30 cheaper.