Re: HIE Bulk

["Willem-Jan Markerink" <w.j.markerink@xxxxx>]

On  2 Dec 96 at 11:27, Ibrahim PAMUK (Ank) wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> This the answer I got from B+H for roll HIE and infrared filters:
> 
> a) 35mm x 150ft Kodak High Speed Infrared b&w film (cat. no.160 4149) =
> 139.50

Mmm....that's an awful lot better than my $250 Dutch quote....:-))
Maybe it's time to look out for a bulk loader....;-))

> The price seems reasonably weel if you consider the troubles of getting
> the film. I understand the idea og handling the big roll consisting of
> thirty 36 exp. casettes. This would last more than two maybe three
> years. I still use film from a roll which does not have a label or
> anykind of writing on the film and metal bulk case which is more than 8
> years old. A friend has brought it over from USA. I have some level of
> fog. I do not think that it is HIE since it is seems to be slower, I
> should bear in mind the age of film which  it had lived with me only. If
> you order HIE it is around $8 as 36 exp. I think I will take the risk of
> handling problems and order it.

Some notes, both technical and customs related:

- the most convenient way of cutting this bulk down seems to be all 
at once, to prevent multiple thawing/freezing operations....less 
obstructive packing in the freezer as well....

- not sure if one can get *metal* empty cartridges, and for both
plastic cartridge and cannister goes: be sure they are IR-proof. I
doubt many people have done this IR-reloading, so experience is
scarce.

- you might ask a friend in the US to buy it, strip the expiration 
date, and ship it as old, expired film, with a similar low 
value....;-))

 

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