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Thread: Any 220 B&W film out there

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    Any 220 B&W film out there

    Is there any film companys out there still making black & white 220 film.

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    Re: Any 220 B&W film out there

    no.

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    Re: Any 220 B&W film out there

    That's too bad cause Bill Ryan and I invented it in 1966 with the original Calumet.

    Lynn

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    Re: Any 220 B&W film out there

    There's still color negative 220 being sold. B&H seems to be waiting for the new Portra in 220, and Fuji is in stock.

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    Re: Any 220 B&W film out there

    There's quite a bit in my freezer.

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    Re: Any 220 B&W film out there

    Isn't 220 just a longer piece of 120?

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    Re: Any 220 B&W film out there

    Quote Originally Posted by Jeffrey Sipress View Post
    Isn't 220 just a longer piece of 120?
    The paper backing is different and the machine required to finish the film - attach the backing, spool and package - is different.

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    Re: Any 220 B&W film out there

    It was a brilliant idea... that has almost disappeared, since the wedding shooters who were its primary market have abandoned roll film for digital.

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    Re: Any 220 B&W film out there

    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Sampson View Post
    It was a brilliant idea... that has almost disappeared, since the wedding shooters who were its primary market have abandoned roll film for digital.
    This lack of demand is what killed it, although: it is somewhat curious that the color negative is still available (maybe it's old stock), but no B&W 220 can be found anywhere. Too bad. I do have a stash of Kodak TX320 in the freezer.

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    Re: Any 220 B&W film out there

    Jeffrey,
    The answer is yes, except that there is a paper leader and trailer and raw stock in between. The film is officially 64.75 inches.

    Lynn

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