Recent threads have touched upon the availability and cost of large format film in the US. I would just like to chime in with recent experience from Europe.
I am about to embark on a major project with my Toyo M camera (pictures of a building site outside my window). For this I would need a package of 8x10 b&w, respectively colour negative film, now and then. Upon visiting the trusted dealer in Brussels (Campion) I was informed about the following:
(i) There is about a month's waiting time for ordering Kodak T-Max and negative film of 8x10 size (at least now during the summer season) and it is not a good idea to order Ilford products since it could not be ascertained when they would arrive upon ordering.
(ii) The cost for Kodak T-Max 400 is 240 euros (including VAT) for 50 sheets and for 160 ASA colour negative sheets, I believe, 120 euros for 25 sheets.
Would my European friends know about alternative ways of obtaining Kodak or Ilford sheet film of that size which are more expedient and cheaper? Are there any other producers which provide reasonable film at reasonable delivery times and prices (e.g. per mail order)? My main interest is in 400 ASA film, but I could imagine lower ASAs if the price is right.
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