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    where is the cheapest /best place for 8x10 film

    please share with me the best place to buy film for 8x10.

    best can mean cheapest, or best service.

    thanks
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    Re: where is the cheapest /best place for 8x10 film

    my own experience says to deal with Freestyle. I get orders shipped to Brisbane reasonably frequently (at least once a month) and the cost is much less than buying locally even when freight is included. Provided you keep the order under $1000 (AUD) there will be no problems with customs, and in terms of shipping time, an order placed on a friday is usually with me the following friday which is much better than what I can get from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

    Price wise, I have no complaints and the service is outstanding.
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    Re: where is the cheapest /best place for 8x10 film

    thanks craig they look great.
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    Re: where is the cheapest /best place for 8x10 film

    Have a look at "cheap_shots_au" on eBay. You'll need to ask him if he can get some 8x10.

    No 8x10 will be "cheap" in The Great Southern Land!!
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    Re: where is the cheapest /best place for 8x10 film

    Quote Originally Posted by cosmicexplosion View Post
    please share with me the best place to buy film for 8x10.

    best can mean cheapest, or best service.

    thanks
    Badger Graphics gets my vote for sheet film.

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    Re: where is the cheapest /best place for 8x10 film

    I think I saw in another thread that you actually ended up buying a 4x5, not 8x10. If that is the case, the cheapest place for you to get film is probably Shanghai film sold on Ebay. Freestyle film prices are about the same, but shipping outside the US is very expensive. I use the Shanghai and am happy with it. If you buy it, make sure you look at all the listings, as pricing varies considerably. Just choose the cheapest. 5x7 has also become available recently, and although I have yet to see 8x10, perhaps that will be available soon.

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    Re: where is the cheapest /best place for 8x10 film

    Okay, I just checked, and 8x10 is available now.

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    Re: where is the cheapest /best place for 8x10 film

    Yes i just bought a 4x5 but i will be getting an 8x10 in the near future.

    as i want to learn on cheaper film!!!

    but shanghai seem very cheap.

    shanghai:50 b&w sheets @ us$32 =64cents a shot! ($3shipping to oz, so 70c)

    badger: the cheapest is kodak 10 sheets @us$22. = $2.20 a shot

    jcohenphoto on ebay in us, 50 x kodak tmax 400 au $78.84 plus $17.93 shipping to oz

    also from same 10 sheets fuji provia au $29.83

    Adox CHS 25 Art 4x5/50 sheets Price: us$32.99
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    Re: where is the cheapest /best place for 8x10 film

    Keep a close eye on eBay. I bought 50 sheets of Feb 2010 Velvia from a Pro shooter (hopefully she knew how to store it!!) for $30...
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    Re: where is the cheapest /best place for 8x10 film

    http://cgi.ebay.com/25x-SHEET-SHANGH...item53e2251886

    from:http://myworld.ebay.com/isaac.chen/

    25 sheets b&w us$11 and the winner is 44 cents a shot @ 4x5 (plus shipping 68cents)

    25 sheets b&w 8x10 = $47 + $18 ship =$2.60 ps

    thanks tim
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