Special order 5x7 film from Kodak

[BILL3075]

When do you anticipate delivery from Kodak?

BILL

[badbluesman]

When do you anticipate delivery from Kodak?

BILL

I have queried two dealers and am waiting to hear back from them.

[Richard Martel]

hi, i'm down for 100 sheets,

regards, Richard

[badbluesman]

GREAT NEWS!

We now have more than the minimum! Besides my own commitment, we have about 3,000 sheets spoken for. Since I am going to get 1,000 sheets myself, that puts us over the top with a healthy margin. Now I am waiting to hear from three dealers (who are no doubt waiting to hear from Kodak).

I don't mind waiting a bit, as the emails are still coming in. John Sexton suggested two other large format photography forums where I might also post. Who knows, we may get enough critical mass to send a message to Kodak about the 5x7 format!

For those of you who may not have seen it, here is Kodak's announcement about their new, improved version of T-Max 400. It includes an audio interview with John Sexton, discussing his experiences with the new emulsion:

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/profe.../tMax400.jhtml

[Rui Morais de Sousa]

Mr. Badbluesman,
Congratulations on your OUTSTANDING work!
Absolutely GREAT!
Regards,
Rui
P.S.: The price increase that you talk about, minimal quantity orders, plus the difficulty on getting sheet film over here, as led me to experiment with Foma sheet film (I know, ISO 100...). I find it very good to use and with a very decent price, no minimum orders required, at least where I get it from (Fotoimpex, Berlin). Lots of formats available.

[badbluesman]

UPDATE:

I am still waiting to hear back from the dealers. One of them emailed me, anticipating having an answer in a few days.

Many thanks to everyone for your support, participation, and encouragement. We now have 13 people committed to ordering a total of about 4,000 sheets. I hope to be emailing everyone soon with details of the order.

[badbluesman]

UPDATE:

Rod Klukas at Photo Mark is still waiting for details from Kodak, but he has learned that there is a substantially better price break if we can get our order total up to 6,000 sheets (we currently have 14 photographers committed to ordering a total of about 4,000 sheets).

As a result, I have just posted on the APUG forums and sent John Sexton some copy for his email newsletter.

Rod informs me that Kodak says the order will take 4-6 weeks. I remember it being only 3-4 weeks last time I did it, even though they said 4-6 weeks.

[cdholden]

Depending on how much of a price break, people may have the incentive to buy more.
Could you ask for details on both when you hear back?

[Allen in Montreal]

Depending on how much of a price break, people may have the incentive to buy more.....

Me too
I can always throw some food out of the freezer for 5x7 film!

[Dave Aharonian]

I'd be in for at least another box too!