Syndey/Aussie LF photographers? Looking for sheet film locally [Archive]

welly

9-Dec-2011, 02:31

Hello chaps,

Recently-ish moved to Sydney, Australia from New Zealand for a change of job and so having not used my Sinar for a short while, I'm wanting to get back into shooting with it. I was wondering if anyone can recommend a local source of film? I did find a Vision ImageLab online but almost choked when I saw the price of their sheet film (AUD$85 for ten sheets!). I realise I may have to import but in the meantime if anyone can recommend a source, that would be great. Looking for colour and b+w sheet film.

Cheers,

Welly

jars121

9-Dec-2011, 02:48

Welcome to Sydney Welly :) I'm looking to move from medium format to a Sinar or Horseman-based LF setup, so I know what you're going through. Vision Image Lab have been great for processing, but their film prices are a tad exorbitant. I'm currently ordering B&W from Maco in Germany, and have used B&H in the past. Vanbar is a great supplier, but you'll find that the prices are just as unrealistic as Vision.

Shen45

9-Dec-2011, 05:45

I think Chris is in Sydney.

http://www.blanconegrosupplies.com.au/BNS/home/home.html

Also try Les Porter

http://www.lesporter.com.au/

Steve

welly

9-Dec-2011, 18:00

I think Chris is in Sydney.

http://www.blanconegrosupplies.com.au/BNS/home/home.html

Also try Les Porter

http://www.lesporter.com.au/

Steve

Cheers Steve,

Les Porter is a bit more reasonable for the Ilford film so I'm probably going to pick up a box or two of that. Again, pretty scary for their colour film! I guess an order from the US or a request for film on this forum is in order!

Cheers

welly

9-Dec-2011, 18:04

Welcome to Sydney Welly :) I'm looking to move from medium format to a Sinar or Horseman-based LF setup, so I know what you're going through. Vision Image Lab have been great for processing, but their film prices are a tad exorbitant. I'm currently ordering B&W from Maco in Germany, and have used B&H in the past. Vanbar is a great supplier, but you'll find that the prices are just as unrealistic as Vision.

Yeah, their processing costs seem reasonable (cheaper than in NZ anyway!) so I'll probably be going to them for colour development and will be developing b+w at home as I do.

Cheers!

Tom J McDonald

11-Dec-2011, 15:45

Vanbar has good prices for black and white Kodak sheet film.

Barrie B.

11-Dec-2011, 16:07

****************** I buy ' Foma Film ', ( black & white ), NSW.
Chris Reid is owner of Blanco Negro , sole distributors of Foma in Australia, great guy to deal with .

http://www.blanconegrosupplies.com.au/BNS/home/home.html

.............. Cheers Barrie B. Melbourne .

Gary Tarbert

12-Dec-2011, 01:21

Hi Welly, I gave up trying to buy colour film in Australia years ago , I'm just not that rich that i can afford 3-4 times the price i can buy it for in the USA. Cheers Gary

jonreid

12-Dec-2011, 01:53

Subscribe to the Australia forum over at APUG Welly and keep your eyes peeled for group purchases that happen from time to time (usually from Freestyle or sometimes B+H or Badger). That way we share the shipping.

Jon