Fuji Quickload in New Zealand and Australia

[Michael Chmilar]

Can anyone tell me about the availability of Fuji Provia and Astia Quickload film in Australia and New Zealand?

I have checked the website www.vanbar.com.au that was mentioned in another thread. They list RDP 100 in Quickload. The price is $126 USD. This is double the cost in the US!

If I am planning to use 20-30 boxes of film, it will be cheaper to buy it in the US, and Fedex it to myself in Aus or NZ.

[roteague]

QuickLoads are not available in New Zealand.

[DavidFisk]

In 11 trips to NZ, I have never seen them available. I gave up using them and ReadyLoads while there. Especially if you are shooting a lot, film holders and sheet film make more sense in terms of bulk to transport around. I have had 160 Portra go through 5 security scans on 1 trip without ill effect, so I have had no qualms about flying with the film as carryon.

[Leigh Perry]

Michael, that price is as good as you will get here in Australia. That's why many of us FedEx boxes of film in from Badger or B&H.

You are welcome to ship to me in Sydney if you don't have a destination address yet.

[roteague]

In 11 trips to NZ, I have never seen them available.

I contacted a shop in Christchurch before my last trip, and was told they weren't available anywhere in NZ. Cut sheet is available though, or mail order from the US (many of my photographer friends in NZ do this).

[Capocheny]

I have checked the website www.vanbar.com.au that was mentioned in another thread. They list RDP 100 in Quickload. The price is $126 USD. This is double the cost in the US!

Hi Michael,

LOL - If you think the cost of "imported" film is costly... just wait till you buy an imported bottle of wine!

Cheers

[Michael Chmilar]

Thanks for the responses. The answers are pretty much what I expected to hear, ie. Auz and NZ locals order from overseas.

Are there any problems with customs when a film shipment arrives from bhphoto or badger?

[DavidFisk]

Hi Michael,

LOL - If you think the cost of "imported" film is costly... just wait till you buy an imported bottle of wine!

Cheers

Actually, NZ and Oz wines are quite reasonable. I always take some on my shoots.

[roteague]

Actually, NZ and Oz wines are quite reasonable. I always take some on my shoots.

I'll be sure to stop by Brown Brothers when I'm in Australia in October and pickup a bottle or two.

[DavidFisk]

I'll be sure to stop by Brown Brothers when I'm in Australia in October and pickup a bottle or two.

Better to stop in on Chard Farm Winery near Queenstown in NZ. The scenery is awesome.