Re: Big Film Update

Tom Ferguson (tomf2468@pipeline.com)
Tue, 17 Dec 1996 01:12:04 GMT

Hello all,
It was I that started this string, but the seasons (and my "very"
Christmas oriented wife) have kept me from going too far on the many good
suggestions I recieved. Photo warehouse was very helpful, they will sell
there ASA 125 film in 16x20 at about $6.00US per sheet. I have some 8x10
in hand from them to test (Kerek, was it you that suggested this film for
platinum?? Care to give me a starting EI and developement?? My usual is
HP5 PLUS in HC-110 at EI 160 in daylight, EI 125 in Tungsten).

A friend at a Los Angeles "pro store" (Calumet) is checking into Illfords
minimum requirements (for those who don't remember, I would love to get HP5
PLUS). I haven't contacted the English outfit (Silver something??) yet,
thought I've saved the info. Plans and parts continue to be collected for
the 16x20 expander back. I promise to report back after the holidays!

tomf2468@pipeline.com

>In response to a previous posting about 16"x20" film for in-camera
>use... I just spoke with The Photo Warehouse in Oxnard (LA),
>California. They have a panchromatic film that is very similar to
>"old" FP4. They will cut it to any size up to 20"x24". I do not
>know what the price is for 16x20, but they list 12x20 in their
>catalog for $125 (US) for 25 sheets. They can be reached at
>1-800-922-5484.
<SNIP>
>Kerik