Your thoughts and wishes - online film store

[Wyno]

At the top of my wish list would be Efke 25 8x10, Ilford 8x10 Multigrade FB and Rodinal. I can't get the Efke or the Rodinal from my local "pro" store and it takes a week or more to get 8x10 Ilford FB from Melbourne through them. I wish you all the best Andrew, and I will buy from you if you go ahead with this.
cheers
Mike

 

[andrewkirkby]

Efke 25 seems to be quite a popular one - and Rodinal/Adonal/One Shot developer. It's a bit hard to come by in these parts.

I'm also working on an inhouse formula of compensating developer to compliment the more commonly available products. Will be testing this in the coming weeks and hopefully selling as a packed powder.

 

[clayne]

Efke 25 seems to be quite a popular one - and Rodinal/Adonal/One Shot developer. It's a bit hard to come by in these parts.

I'm also working on an inhouse formula of compensating developer to compliment the more commonly available products. Will be testing this in the coming weeks and hopefully selling as a packed powder.

Andrew, I know more than a few people in both Malaysia and Indonesia who might also be interested. Especially friends in Jakarta. Film and chemicals in general.

 

[andrewkirkby]

Andrew, I know more than a few people in both Malaysia and Indonesia who might also be interested. Especially friends in Jakarta. Film and chemicals in general.

That will be no problem. Shipping from Australia is quite reasonably priced. In contrast to shipping from the USA, Approximately 50% less than converted US dollar shipping amounts for the same products from large online retailers.

Some chemicals will pose no problem and can be sent by Airmail, others might have to be sent via surface mail - about 3 weeks to Indonesia or Malaysia.
Bleach and large containers of liquid would be in this category.

 

[BoxBrownie]

If in time the business prospers, you may wish to become an official outlet of an overseas raw chemical photographic supplier, at some stage.

I make my own developers for film and paper from stock chemicals. Been making film developers from stock chemicals for close to 25 years now. Paper developers I have just started in the last few years to mix my own, should have done it years ago.

Mick.

I also mix up my own and would be looking for raw chemicals.
At the moment I am in the UK and am very happy buying from Silverprint & (lately also) AG Photographic.
We are planning to sell up and move to QLD this year (flat already up for sale) though and having already been in a mild panic about the cost of film in Oz (I was thinking to bring a couple of hundred reels with me) I would love to support a business such as you are proposing.
When I get there that is...

 

[andrewkirkby]

I also mix up my own and would be looking for raw chemicals.
At the moment I am in the UK and am very happy buying from Silverprint & (lately also) AG Photographic.
We are planning to sell up and move to QLD this year (flat already up for sale) though and having already been in a mild panic about the cost of film in Oz (I was thinking to bring a couple of hundred reels with me) I would love to support a business such as you are proposing.
When I get there that is...

Whereabouts in Queensland are you considering a move to?

I'll happily help you out with whatever you need

Also, i'm investigating a large range of FB papers at the moment & also instant films. Will have more news soon

 

[mookout]

how about arista premium from freestyle?? It's apparently repackaged tri-x as im sure you know.

I havent seen it for sale anywhere except freestyle, but at $2 a roll for 35mm, you could be buying bulk amounts and selling them cheap and still make a profit.

Hell, if I knew it was being done right, I'd buy it in blank canisters loaded from 100 foot long bulk rolls. there's gotta be a profit made there for sure

 

[Chris Nielsen]

Mate, I'd be interested, and if Malaysians can buy from you then surely Kiwis can too!

 

[Poisson Du Jour]

I want Velvia and Provia and ACROS too. At more sensible prices than a $7 to $9 difference between one dealer and the next.
*throws hissy fit*
That does it. I must get on to cheapshots_au; the much-vaunted pro-dealer thinks I'm a niche commodity with pockets lined of gold ducats. Wrong-g-g-g-g-g.

 

[andrewkirkby]

how about arista premium from freestyle?? It's apparently repackaged tri-x as im sure you know.

I havent seen it for sale anywhere except freestyle, but at $2 a roll for 35mm, you could be buying bulk amounts and selling them cheap and still make a profit.

Hell, if I knew it was being done right, I'd buy it in blank canisters loaded from 100 foot long bulk rolls. there's gotta be a profit made there for sure

If i can buy it for a price which enables me to resell at a competitive price, i'll get it in.

I am running into a brick wall trying to buy bulk Fuji products. Fuji Australia are not interested.

Everything else is looking good. Oriental Seagull Fiber & Resin papers are going to be a key line. I'm going to try and get their RA-4 B&W too

 

[Krzys]

Oriental Seagull Fiber & Resin papers are going to be a key line.

Now this is exciting

 

[David Grenet]

This sounds very promising to me. If you can get RA4 chems in small quantities at resonable prices I'd be very grateful too!

Oh, and having bought some kr64 from Andrew in the past off ebay I can vouch for his customer service

 

[Poisson Du Jour]

If i can buy it for a price which enables me to resell at a competitive price, i'll get it in.

I am running into a brick wall trying to buy bulk Fuji products. Fuji Australia are not interested.

Everything else is looking good. Oriental Seagull Fiber & Resin papers are going to be a key line. I'm going to try and get their RA-4 B&W too

Sock it to 'em!
Go through Fuji Japan. Contrary to what Australian importers and distributors think, we are not a vanishing species. The variable pricing I come across is bizarre. Somebody up there (in Australia) is gouging analogue photographers.

 

[ozphoto]

Everything else is looking good. Oriental Seagull Fiber & Resin papers are going to be a key line. I'm going to try and get their RA-4 B&W too

Wow, have always wanted to try this line out - but never been able to secure at a reasonable price! Look forward to updates.

 

[andrewkirkby]

Wow, have always wanted to try this line out - but never been able to secure at a reasonable price! Look forward to updates.

It is an excellent product. It will be more affordable, i promise you.

 

[andrewkirkby]

I want Velvia and Provia and ACROS too. At more sensible prices than a $7 to $9 difference between one dealer and the next.
*throws hissy fit*
That does it. I must get on to cheapshots_au; the much-vaunted pro-dealer thinks I'm a niche commodity with pockets lined of gold ducats. Wrong-g-g-g-g-g.

Your needs will be served.

That said, the reason they are charging so much is because they have to. The suppliers are unwilling to actually sell the products for a reasonable price. Everyone is still stuck in the 1980s

 

[Alistair Wait]

Best wishes for your venture!

I have spent the past few weeks surveying suppliers in NZ for consumables and was very disappointed. I will be a customer of yours so long as the prices are competitive and the shipping costs honest and fair

Go well . . . .

Cheers
Alistair

 

[andrewkirkby]

Best wishes for your venture!

I have spent the past few weeks surveying suppliers in NZ for consumables and was very disappointed. I will be a customer of yours so long as the prices are competitive and the shipping costs honest and fair

Go well . . . .

Cheers
Alistair

Alistair,

Shipping to NZ from Sydney is not all that much more than local shipping.

I will endeavour to make film more accessible for you

 

[BoxBrownie]

Whereabouts in Queensland are you considering a move to?

I'll happily help you out with whatever you need

Also, i'm investigating a large range of FB papers at the moment & also instant films. Will have more news soon

Well, first we'll likely be spending a couple of months in a tiny place called Inglewood near(ish) Toowoomba as my wife is from from there it could well be Brisbane or who knows actually?
I will be after FB papers as well by then. I'm going to Silverprint in London this weekend to have a look at the various Adox, Foma, Ilford types as I've only printed RC so far.
Foma Variant 123 looks interesting as does the Adox Vario Classic and Ilford MG Warmtone.
Film - I'm quite stuck on Fomapan 100/200 and HP5+ which looks like it costs a small fortune in Australia.

 

[JamesF]

I just signed up to give my support to this venture! I have considered doing it myself over here, but I think the market would be too small, Aus is a better place to base the operations.

I too have had nightmares trying to source consumables locally, people are either not interested, or its super expensive. The one thing that seems to work well here is Fujifilm, they are totally happy to sell Colour paper at least direct to consumers, havn't tried film.

I am interested in Colour neg in 4x5, mainly Portra NC, and C-41 chems. Also basic BnW supplies would be welcome, like d76, dektol, paper, a few different BnW sheet films etc.

 

[andrewkirkby]

I just signed up to give my support to this venture! I have considered doing it myself over here, but I think the market would be too small, Aus is a better place to base the operations.

I too have had nightmares trying to source consumables locally, people are either not interested, or its super expensive. The one thing that seems to work well here is Fujifilm, they are totally happy to sell Colour paper at least direct to consumers, havn't tried film.

I am interested in Colour neg in 4x5, mainly Portra NC, and C-41 chems. Also basic BnW supplies would be welcome, like d76, dektol, paper, a few different BnW sheet films etc.

Hi James,

Welcome to APUG

I was inspired to do this on a trip to NZ last year. I couldn't get any film anywhere.

The only thing i must tell you is that a lot of chemicals have to go via sea shipment. Developers and whatnot are OK, but bleach/blix and raw oxidisers must go via sea. At least you are not far away

What i am thinking of doing is re-packing bulk chemistry in bottles so that people don't have to go buying huge quantities.

I just have to get the Nitrogen bottle packing down-pat before i resell it. I certainly won't be happy if the chemicals go off quickly.

Thanks again,

Andrew

 

[JamesF]

Hi James,

Welcome to APUG

I was inspired to do this on a trip to NZ last year. I couldn't get any film anywhere.

The only thing i must tell you is that a lot of chemicals have to go via sea shipment. Developers and whatnot are OK, but bleach/blix and raw oxidisers must go via sea. At least you are not far away

What i am thinking of doing is re-packing bulk chemistry in bottles so that people don't have to go buying huge quantities.

I just have to get the Nitrogen bottle packing down-pat before i resell it. I certainly won't be happy if the chemicals go off quickly.

Thanks again,

Andrew

Thanks

Surface shipping is fine, as Chris said earlier, you can anticipate the need for chems pretty early, to offset any delays.

I've been using Butane to exclude the air from my chems, I bought a 5L Tetenal kit around a year ago and its stilll going great, just devved some sheets today. If the Kodak c-41 and E-6 chems were available Id be pretty keen on those instead tho.

Ive bought a grand total of about 5 rolls of 135mm film in NZ, everything else has come from the 'states. I don't even bother locally really. Ive been getting the stuff posted to a mate, who then forwards it with USPS, its not an ideal setup tho.

 

[andrewkirkby]

James,

I might investigate butane... Do you just get it from the lighter refill cans? It's a bit agricultural but if it works...

I am really looking forward to getting this happening...

AK

 

[David Grenet]

Andrew, there is reference to using Butane here on Apug if you search. I believe I've read that Tetanal Protectan is a Butane/Propane mixture sold for the purpose of keeping photo chems fresh, but on a larger scale I expect you'd be better off with Nitrogen.

All the best in your efforts!

 

[andrewkirkby]

Andrew, there is reference to using Butane here on Apug if you search. I believe I've read that Tetanal Protectan is a Butane/Propane mixture sold for the purpose of keeping photo chems fresh, but on a larger scale I expect you'd be better off with Nitrogen.

All the best in your efforts!

A cylinder of Nitrogen can be had quite easily and relatively cheaply from BOC Gases or Air Liquide but regulators might be too expensive.

I will investigate Protectan