Probably not. Brian hasn't posted much over there and he sees the Walmart link too.I've been thinking about this and had a thought.
Donald Trump has been reading Sal's posts over in the Soap Box, and has asked the Russians to hack Sal's computer.
Make sense?
I wrote to Keith Canham asking whether the 5x7 TMY-2 special order he's working on is affected or if Kodak is sticking with 50-sheet boxes for that size. He just replied, indicating that it remains 50 sheets per 5x7 box.I'll just buy the 10 sheet boxes and consolidate into 50 sheet boxes...
Thanks for checking with Keith, Sal. Seems like so much work just to get film. As much as I love this film, I'll stick with Ilford and others.
Unfortunately, Ilford Delta 400 is a far cry from TMY2. I won't be tripped up by the 10 sheet boxes, they are useful for some things.
Delta 400 sheet film just might be available if Kodak keeps playing games. Ilford might just see a reason to put it to market. The bad news is that if they did it might just drive the nail into TMY2's coffin and none of us want to see another film bite the dust. Yes, Delta 400 is not the same as TMY2, but it sure isn't a bad 400 speed film either.Delta 400 isn't available in sheets anyway so the Ilford option is HP5.
That's true Andy, but if TMY2 were to disappear Ilford might be inclined to fill the gap. Actually, I don't really care one way or the other since I'm happy using what Ilford already has. Not saying I wouldn't try Delta 400 in 4X5, but really no need to.I don't think Ilford will want to take away sales from HP5 by offering Delta 400 in sheets. HP5 is one of their most popular films.
I won't argue with you as to the quality of TMY2 and I have said it before, on this very forum, that TMY2 is the best 400 speed film. That said, I find no problem using other films and getting results that meet my "middle of the road" standards. So, for me it's the question of "does the price difference warrant it". In 4X5 the answer for me is "NO". Now, in smaller formats I'd certainly say TMY2 has a real edge over any other 400 speed film, but 4X5 I'm not convinced.I guess I would survive if I lost TMY2 in 4x5 because the camera is on a tripod anyway.
But if the day ever comes that it is discontinued in 35mm and 120 I will happily spend $10K-$20K in stocking up since it is by far the best black and white film I have ever used, simply spectacular resolution for the speed, even at 800.
Email I received from Kodak/Alaris...
Dear Andrew,
Perhaps a bit of confusion,
Kodak T-Max 100, T-Max 400, and Tri-X Pan 320 will now be available in 10 count sheet boxes, which is consistent with our Color Negative 4x5 sheet films.
In conjunction with this change, we are announcing the discontinuation of the 50 sheet-4x5 black and white film items.
Regards,
Thomas J. Mooney....
I'm not happy to hear this.
Just one word - moronic!Email I received from Kodak/Alaris...
Dear Andrew,
Perhaps a bit of confusion,
Kodak T-Max 100, T-Max 400, and Tri-X Pan 320 will now be available in 10 count sheet boxes, which is consistent with our Color Negative 4x5 sheet films.
In conjunction with this change, we are announcing the discontinuation of the 50 sheet-4x5 black and white film items.
Regards,
Thomas J. Mooney....
I'm not happy to hear this.
In what way?Just one word - moronic!
In what way?
That's exactly what I was thinking? Of course they (Kodak Alaris) could start out at the same price per sheet and then gradually keep increasing to price. It's been done before and many folks don't catch it. They do catch it if it's done all at once. It's called "sticker shock" and it's not pleasant.The will no doubt increase the per sheet price. That will only serve to push customers away.
The will no doubt increase the per sheet price. That will only serve to push customers away.
Bill,I occasionally have to save up for the 50 sheet boxes.
This actually opens the door for me to stop by the local camera store and pick up a box.
Until now I felt like I needed an armored car for the trip.
Or even knows what it is.Bill,
You're lucky you have a camera store that carries it! Heck, you're lucky to even have a camera store. Many of us don't.
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