Ilford ULF annual film order 2020

[Torontoamateur]

We do know Ilford has stopped production due to the Covid 19 crisis. This is said to be temporary for workers protection.

[Oren Grad]

Threads merged.

[dodphotography]

What’s the scoop on 11x14? Some people tell me it’s part of the ULF order now for some vendors while some vendors have a special access , like BH. Regarding 11x14 Hp5

[Tracy Storer]

11"x14" FP4 and HP5 were both listed as ULF order sizes by PhotoWarehouses 2019 listings, the pages are still up. Whether some dealers (B&H, Samys, etc) periodically do their own orders of 11"x14" for stock, I don't know.

[Oren Grad]

What’s the scoop on 11x14? Some people tell me it’s part of the ULF order now for some vendors while some vendors have a special access , like BH. Regarding 11x14 Hp5

No special access needed. AFAIK anyone can order ULF at times other than the special order period, through an Ilford dealer, so long as you're willing to shell out for a minimum quantity somewhere in the $$$$ range. My impression, though, is that the MOQ is likely to be quite a bit less than the fairly steep amount that Kodak requires.

B&H has had 11x14 HP5 Plus as a regular stock item for years.

[dodphotography]

11"x14" FP4 and HP5 were both listed as ULF order sizes by PhotoWarehouses 2019 listings, the pages are still up. Whether some dealers (B&H, Samys, etc) periodically do their own orders of 11"x14" for stock, I don't know.

Oh that’s a good point.


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[Michael Wellman]

Does anyone know what the minimum order is for Ilford? I know Kodak has an obscene number and the Keith Canaham graciously organizes people looking for the same film and size to make it happen.

[Mark Sampson]

During the "annual special order", you could order as little as one box from Ilford. Outside that period, you'd have to ask them. Obviously with the shutdown, everything is in flux. I just hope that they can reopen at all.

[Oren Grad]

Does anyone know what the minimum order is for Ilford?

They have not publicized it and did not respond when I asked them about it a few years ago. It's conceivable that the amount will vary depending on competing demands on their production schedule, optimizing yield from their master rolls, etc.

[FrancisF]

My local camera store said they had been contacted by Ilford about the Special Order this year. The store asked if I was interested in the Special Order for 2020. This would suggest that it would be announced soon.