Re: "out in the boonies" photogs

martine sherril (martine@wfu.edu)
Tue, 28 Nov 1995 09:35:36 -0500 (EST)

> Following your comments and your ideas, I notice that U all have access to
> huge libraries, that U can find a lot of books concerning photography, that
> any literature about photo process is available in any bookshop...
> And this is the same for chemicals or any other materials coming in a
> darkroom... Evidently you find it in the first store!
> Well, this is not my case!
> Do U know that it's even difficult to find a professional negative film at a
> good price in Belgium? That a simple Nikon FM2 costs in Belgium something
> about 1000US$! That paper like Ilford Multigrade IV costs more dans 45US$ for
> a 50 pieces box of 24x30cm! That to get Kentmere paper I've got to phone in
> England! That to read a book -else than one from Hedgecoe- I've got to go to
> France!
> But, maybe I haven't got the good adresses or the good tips!?!?
> Could one of U ***HELP*** me to find good retailers, libraries, pro labos,...
> I know that most of U do not live in Belgium (nor in Europe)... But who
> knows?
> Thx U for helping me.
> Dim.
>
>
Dim. Bonjour!

I live in the USA, however, we only have one camera shop in my city that
sells darkroom supplies. They are very expensive and only service the
"amateur" market. Many of us all over the country have come to rely on
mail order, and there are many good suppliers out there. I'm sure they
will ship overseas.
Call these toll free numbers for catalogs:

Calumet Photographic 1-800-CALUMET (225-8638)
890 Supreme Drive
Bensenville, IL 60106
USA

Freestyle Info:(213)660-3460. Orders only: 1-800-292-6137
5124 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
USA

B & H Photo/Video general info: 212-444-6608 Orders: 800-947-6628
119 West 17th St
NY,NY 10011
E-mail: 70550.1616@compuserve.com

Porter's Camera Store fax 1-800-221-5329 orders: 1-800-553-2001
Box 628
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613-0628

There are many more. It probably isn't toll free from Belgium, but
at least you can write or call for info and a catalog.
I'm sure there are other people on this list that can suggest many
more sources for supplies

How about sharing your favorites, folks?

Martine Sherrill
Winston-Salem, NC
martine@wfu.edu