B&h seems to be softening it's stance on moving completely away from film. Or at least milking the trend while it's getting popular. Posted two days ago.
Wish List: Film Nostalgia: http://youtu.be/GL4Y92tYcKM
B&h seems to be softening it's stance on moving completely away from film. Or at least milking the trend while it's getting popular. Posted two days ago.
Wish List: Film Nostalgia: http://youtu.be/GL4Y92tYcKM
B&H is my standard source for film, paper, and whatever chemicals I don't get from Photographer's Formulary. I haven't heard anything about them moving away from, or minimizing, their film offerings.
Maybe they finally noticed we spend plenty on our 'stupid' hobby. LOLOriginally Posted by Deval
Tin Can
Well it was funny. I stopped by the store this summer while in nyc and the employees behind film counter had the impression that they were possibly going to reappropriate the film desk /section in store and keep it online order only. They have moved all of their developing off site to a local lab. That's why I was surprised when I saw the video. They even show their film fridge packed to the brim(which was certainly almost empty when I was in the store). I certainly am happy if the winds have changed. They definitely have the most competitive new prices I have seen.
They took the only nice b&h employee and put him in a video.
I just placed an order today.
They've always been nice to me, and I'm a grumpy old man.
At the risk of being incendiary, let's remember that they're New Yorkers.
Bruce Barlow
author of "Finely Focused" and "Exercises in Photographic Composition"
www.brucewbarlow.com
LOL, I'm happy to see that they've made this video like this because I'm sick of people telling me that you can't buy film anymore. Ah, puttering around the darkroom, what joy. I don't putter, I move pretty quickly, actually. Time is money in New York.
I buy paper, film, LPD developer, Heico fixer, stop bath, selenium toner, and all sorts of stuff from B&H, just about every week.
Yes, the film department has their backs up against the wall but they're still moving product. Let's help keep them in business. My friend Sonny who works in the darkroom department said that people ask him when was the last time he sold a roll of film, and he replies: "Fifteen minutes ago!". Ha ha....
There are lots of nice people in B&H, I've been going there for years and years. It's New York, there is always a little bit of attitude, and people are in a rush, but I really don't see a lot of rudeness. Heck, I found a darkroom space and made a friend by talking to someone who was working at B&H. B&H has always treated me right.
I make the pilgrimage from Iowa to B&H every year or two. I remember the pre-digital days, the overhead trolley system, all film cameras and studio stuff, lots of used stuff upstairs. I order online never had a problem that was not resolved. I also have had great luck with Freestyle, they will ship chemistry that B&H can't or won't. And of course my favorite local shops help me when I need 10 L not 100L of RA-4 developer and Blix. LPD, UFG.
My Darkroom is my favorite place, I shoot film because I love the entire "Process"! (Pun intended)
I agree. Never had a problem with them on any order I have ever made. No problems with returns either.
Same here. I've ordered film, cameras, lenses, two monitors and all manner of small stuff from them over the years and have never had an issue. I had to call them once when a film shipment got lost in transit, and they were most helpful and friendly. The film was located by UPS before they shipped a replacement. I've yet to return an item, and their packaging is always excellent.I agree. Never had a problem with them on any order I have ever made. No problems with returns either.
It's good to know they are still actively supporting us!
--P
Preston-Columbia CA
"If you want nice fresh oats, you have to pay a fair price. If you can be satisfied with oats that have already been through the horse; that comes a little cheaper."
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