Use of X-ray film: technical discussion with example images

[Tin Can]

That link is to 2X. I tried correcting Pepe's link yesterday.

This is 1X https://www.zzmedical.com/analog-x-r...ideo-film.html

All X-Ray is up in price. The one you linked to was once under $40.

I find ZZ the best and cheapest source.

Perhaps I will finally give the single-sided a try - if it results in less scratching then that's a win overall. I see Carestream Green is $58 for 100 sheets at zzmedical (or buy 2 boxes and it's $55 each). Anywhere cheaper? I hadn't priced Ilford Delta in a while since I had a few boxes in the freezer but I see at B&H it's $120 for 25 sheets...

[Corran]

Thanks Randy! I used to always order from CXS but they don't carry single-sided it seems. Yes, everything has gone up...

But, $1 a sheet is still not bad, and about 1/5 the price of Delta 100. Let's not even discuss Kodak...

[Corran]

PS: Have you ever requested a "quote" instead of just purchasing from ZZ? One supplier I work with (A/V gear) gives about 20-40% off almost everything in their shop if you just request a quote. They want the business.

[Tin Can]

No, but I bought a 500 sheet case of 1X 14X17 and was given a 10% discount as first time buyer. I had to ask for it.

I actually was not first time and they knew that, as I had bought smaller amounts of 2X for a big order they gave it.

ZZ is a small Iowa Biz run by 2 very nice people. Call them.

When I bought the case, they had to find it, and that was 4 years ago.

I also bought 500 case of 1X 8X10. at less than current prices.

I may buy more, by the case.

Because it ships inside an outer box and survives shipping better.

The clock is ticking on all X-Ray film...

PS: Have you ever requested a "quote" instead of just purchasing from ZZ? One supplier I work with (A/V gear) gives about 20-40% off almost everything in their shop if you just request a quote. They want the business.

[Peter De Smidt]

That's good to know, Randy. I'm going to see if they have a 500 sheet case of 8x10 1-sided. I like this a bit better than the aerial film, as it wouldn't have to be cut down. I'm going to try to take a lot of 8x10 portraits this summer, as I'm not sure how much longer I can afford the studio. My class load has been cut (again) for next year.

[Corran]

Peter - if there's a big discount let us know. I wouldn't mind splitting a case with someone(s). Randy, were the cases individually packaged in 100-sheet boxes? I assume so.

[Tin Can]

Yes, 5- 100 sheet boxes. It's 100 sheets per box packed in one tear away bag. A thin single box which loads from one end.

The 8X10 ships in 1, 2 or 3 boxes OK.

The 14X17 is heavier and needs the case box.

I bought one box of 14X17 and it darn near came out of the flimsy box.

Peter - if there's a big discount let us know. I wouldn't mind splitting a case with someone(s). Randy, were the cases individually packaged in 100-sheet boxes? I assume so.

[Peter De Smidt]

I'll call next week and post what I find out.

[andrewch59]

I have just bought four 100 sheet boxes of 8x10 agfa green from Chicago Medical Supply, US$44.99 A BOX. For overseas posting, four boxes fit into a US Postal Service Medium Flat Rate Priority Box $US 85 for one to four boxes.

[Tin Can]

Cheap shipping to Australia.

I gave up trying to ship there.