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Titles pretty much self explanatory. I usually use Ag photographic, But I think it's good to shop around as well. Any suggestions?
 
7dayshop.com has a good selection.
 
Last film I got was a 5-pack of Portra 400 from Calumet. Not a bad price but quite a steep delivery charge. Before that it was 20 expired (and very cheap) Reala from Mr CAD, in that case via fleabay I think.
 
Cheer's for the prompt reply's. That'll keep me busy for a wee while.
 
I noticed Ffordes are stocking film now, Ilford B&W and Fuji colour.
 
ChrisR said:
Last film I got was a 5-pack of Portra 400 from Calumet. Not a bad price but quite a steep delivery charge. Before that it was 20 expired (and very cheap) Reala from Mr CAD, in that case via fleabay I think.
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7dayshop tend to be cheaper, but I occasionally order from Calumet if they have an offer or a type of film that 7dayshop doesn't stock. To get around Calumet's delivery charges, simply buy from their eBay store, which carries most if not all of the same films as their website, but the shipping is free.
 
macodirect are good, but require a minimum order value. JapanExposures I've bought from in the past as well, neither of which are listed on the other threads :)
 
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I popped into Poundland today to have a look and picked up 6 rolls of Agfa vista 200. I'm not sure if its good stuff, but it'll do for the price and to say its for someone to learn with, I can't really complain.
 
The Agfa is ok really, nice colours and I've found that it is particularly good for converting to b&w.

Andy
 
I always use a company called RK Photographic on Amazon. fantastic service - always receive things the next day even if I order late afternoon. The only time I tried another seller I was sent film a few weeks from it's expiry date. Sent it back and got some instead from RK Photographic with an expiry date 18 months away! :thumbs:
 
Mathers in Bolton for me too!

I tend to keep an eye on on ebay though, never know what bargains you might get! I got 50 rolls of fuji (neopan, acros, velvia, provia, sensia) for £98 I think at the end of last year
 
I've got some film from other forum members via the classifieds :)
 
Woodsy said:
macodirect are good, but require a minimum order value. JapanExposures I've bought from in the past as well, neither of which are listed on the other threads :)
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+1 for Maco, they've always been absolutely brilliant, speak excellent English and always seem to have everything in stock. They're not the cheapest but that's because they sell quality film with long dates.

Japan exposures also have an excellent reputation and stock some even weirder stuff, although the exchange rate is pretty evil at the moment :(
 
osh said:
I always use a company called RK Photographic on Amazon. fantastic service - always receive things the next day even if I order late afternoon. The only time I tried another seller I was sent film a few weeks from it's expiry date. Sent it back and got some instead from RK Photographic with an expiry date 18 months away! :thumbs:
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Another vote for RK here. I found them through ebay as Royrk and I have to say the service has been superb. I hope I don't jinx it now but so far everything I have ordered has arrived the following day.

Prices are usually very keen but not always the absolute cheapest - not enough difference to make me go elsewhere yet!

Mark
 
raathistle said:
+1 for Maco, they've always been absolutely brilliant, speak excellent English and always seem to have everything in stock. They're not the cheapest but that's because they sell quality film with long dates.

Japan exposures also have an excellent reputation and stock some even weirder stuff, although the exchange rate is pretty evil at the moment :(
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Another vote here for Macro, although my order has taken 10 days to be dispatched as they were out of stock of Formapan 4x5.
 
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Endorsements for the usual suspects: poundland for 35mm agfa vista, 7 dayshop for end of date deals in 35mm and 120, AG and RK both already named.
Today I've received a bulk roll of Roller Retro b&w 400 from theimagingwarehouse.com and bulk rolls of Rollei Retro 100 and some just out of date Agfa ASP 400 from macodirect.de - all ordered within 3 days.
So that's me set up for a while now but I'll definitely use both of the latter again.
 
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