Source for ULF X-Ray film

[DaveSmith]

Hi All

I hope that this is the right place for this discussion?

I have been shooting LF for years and settled early on to using X-Ray film for its affordability. I recently bought a 12x20 camera with the intention of using it for wet plate work, but also had a double darkslide made for it so I could use film as well.

So far so good.

Unfortunately the only suppliers of the 14x36 inch X-Ray film that I can find are in the US and they will only ship to USA or Canada ... of course I am in Europe

I saw a very old thread on this topic and am hoping that someone can help me with this ... either by suggesting a UK supplier or any other supplier that will ship to Europe or (possibly more interesting) a group purchase from a maker (the previous thread talked about a chinese manufacturer)

Many thanks in anticiaption of your help

Dave Smith

[Tin Can]

I believe X-Ray film is on its last legs, most human X-Ray in North America is now digital, using a different type of film for hard copy

Veterinarians still use it, but how long...I see a constant reduction in options

Perhaps you could use this https://bergger.com/bergger-printfilm.html?___store=bergger_en&___from_store=bergger_fr

China does make cheaper film, but NA may not see it...

[Tin Can]

Looking at this right now, a good price.

Call ZZ direct and see what they say. This stuff is heavy and best shipped in full cases.

https://www.zzmedical.com/14x36-in-full-length-fuji-x-ray-film-green-hr-u.html

[blue4130]

I believe X-Ray film is on its last legs, most human X-Ray in North America is now digital, using a different type of film for hard copy

Veterinarians still use it, but how long...I see a constant reduction in options

Perhaps you could use this https://bergger.com/bergger-printfilm.html?___store=bergger_en&___from_store=bergger_fr

China does make cheaper film, but NA may not see it...

In China, xray by traditional xray film is still king. Even at the "high end" western hospitals here in Beijing. I don't see it going away any time soon.

[cp_photo]

ZZ Medical mentions international shipping at https://www.zzmedical.com/shippinginfo although they apparently use a third party shipping service:

"WHICH COUNTRIES DO YOU SHIP TO?

International shipping is currently available WORLDWIDE from Z&Z Medical. Our third party vendor, International Checkout, will ship to all destinations around the world including APO / FPO addresses."

[Tin Can]

In China, xray by traditional xray film is still king. Even at the "high end" western hospitals here in Beijing. I don't see it going away any time soon.

Over the last 8 years that I have been buying from and watching ZZ, many X-Ray types & sizes have disappeared forever.

China may make their own.

BTW, every modern Chinese product I have bought has been excellent quality.

[Philippe Grunchec]

I buy my 7x17" X Ray films in Germany.

[DaveSmith]

ZZ Medical mentions international shipping at https://www.zzmedical.com/shippinginfo although they apparently use a third party shipping service:

"WHICH COUNTRIES DO YOU SHIP TO?

International shipping is currently available WORLDWIDE from Z&Z Medical. Our third party vendor, International Checkout, will ship to all destinations around the world including APO / FPO addresses."

Hi

Many thanks for your input, ZZ Medical do ship internationally except for this film! In the drop down to select delivery country they show only USA, Canada and Puerto Rico. I have contacted them previously about this and they say that they can only ship domestically because of the requirements of the manufacturer

It is all very frustrating!

Dave

[DaveSmith]

Hi Philippe

Thanks for that, can you tell me where you get it?

Dave

[DaveSmith]

Hi Vance

Many thanks for that. Do you know where I can buy in China (in Dalian here)

Dave

[DaveSmith]

Hi Tin

Thanks for the link, I didn't know about that, the 20 inch 10m roll looks like a good option and not too expensive. May well give that a go, but would prefer to get green sensitive x-ray film to cut down

Dave

[blue4130]

Hi Vance

Many thanks for that. Do you know where I can buy in China (in Dalian here)

Dave

I've used a couple medical supply stores that I found on Taobao. It's pretty easy to find, don't recall the actual names of the shops. The few that I contacted had no problem selling single boxes.

[Philippe Grunchec]

Hi Philippe

Thanks for that, can you tell me where you get it?

Dave

http://www.roentgenversand.de/index.htm