Deals with the Devil (Re: Bell&Howell Filmo70D 16mm)

Post by **tfunch24** » Sat Apr 12, 2003 11:58 pm

My computer stinks of brimstone because I recently put in an order for a 100' double-perforated roll of Plus-X 16mm reversal film from the lab that everybody loves to hate...Pro8mm (aka Super8Sound).

I can hardly wait to see what happens.

Tom

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Apr 13, 2003 2:46 am

Cheapest way to get S-8mm or 16mm is direct from Kodak. I only mention it because I have seen the prices from Pro-8 and they are
pretty high. You can find less expensive dealers around. Try Chambliss
near Atlanta. Good luck and let us all know how your first roll comes out. I was amazed that Plus-X came in at the bottom of one survey on the stock of preference for S-8mm shooters. Plus-X Reversal 16mm is great projected on a screen and it is even better when it is printed. The independant hit film "PI" was filmed in 16mm Plus-X Reversal (not Super 16mm) and it looked great blown up to 35mm on the theatre screens.

David M. Leugers

tfunch24--lazy · Post by **tfunch24--lazy** » Sun Apr 13, 2003 2:59 am

The price does include processing, so I'm not paying for raw stock alone. Still $39 does seem a little steep.

I've only shot three or four rolls of Plus-X. I thought the results looked fine. I really like the look of Tri-X.

Tom

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Apr 13, 2003 3:46 am

If you're just experimenting, and you like b&w, consider getting filmstock from a place like Film Emporium (100' of 7222 costs about $10 for a recan) and processing from Franklin labs (100' for $12).

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Sun Apr 13, 2003 1:07 pm

I tried to order Plus-X 16mm rev 2R here in the UK and they laughed and said that mine was the first request they ever got. You can't get that here. I'd be a special order from Denver and take 6 weeks.

Post by **tfunch24** » Sun Apr 13, 2003 5:36 pm

Michael,

Did you try to order through Pro8mm or one of the other companies mentioned?

There shouldn't be a problem as I'm in the U.S.

Tom

Post by **Herb Montes** » Mon Apr 14, 2003 4:39 pm

Here is what I found for sources of Plus-X and their prices (does not include processing):

Franklin Film Labs: $24.00
http://www.franklinfilmlab.com/

Chambless: $24.49
http://www.chamblesscineequip.com/Default.htm

Bono Film and Video: $24.73
http://www.bonofilm.com/home.asp

16mm Filmstock: $29.00
http://www.16mmfilmstock.com/

Prep Film Service: $21.00
http://prepfilm.com/

Forde Labs: $27.03
http://fordelabs.com/

Film Emporium: $21.00 (factory stock)
$10.00 (short ends)
http://www.filmemporium.com/newweb/rawstock/index.htm

Dr. Rawstock: $30.00 (factory stock)
$12.00 (short ends)
http://www.drrawstock.com/index.htm

Post by **jessh** » Mon Apr 14, 2003 11:12 pm

16mm Plus-X Straight from kodak is $19.31 for a 100' roll spool. If you are student you can also get a 20% discount.

http://www.kodak.com/US/plugins/acrobat ... /quick.pdf

~Jess

Post by **tfunch24** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 11:51 pm

The film arrived today. Also, Pro8mm sent me a free "Pro8mm" baseball cap with the film.

The film is in the freezer now. I'm waiting until I get a manual for my B&H Filmo before shooting it.

I will keep those interested informed.

Tom

Patrick · Post by **Patrick** » Tue Apr 22, 2003 6:22 am

I guess I should tell you all about my amazing find at a Sunday market. There was a guy at a stall selling a pile of 16mm black and white film stock (out of date of course) for $2 each. Included in the films were both Tri X and Plus X films as well as one high speed film that I can't exactly recall the name of...something like 4X or High X or something like that. The films are at least 15 years old. However, I exposed one of them and it turned out fine. The rest are still sitting in my fridge.

Post by **tfunch24** » Sun May 18, 2003 8:20 pm

Well, I shot the film two weeks ago, stuck it in my closet, and I'm going to mail it off tomorrow (Monday, 5/19/2003). I should have it back sometime next week.

I used the Wollensak wideangle fixed focus lens. The manual that I have doesn't really do a great job of describing how to set the lens, so I was forced to guess. We'll see how it turns out.

I did not have a changing bag, so I loaded the film in a closet that was completely dark.

Also, not 16mm related, but take a look at this, if you have the time:

http://www.angelfire.com/indie/tfunch24/snowmobile.wmv

Tom

Post by **schvatz** » Sun May 18, 2003 9:04 pm

what happened to the non anonymous replies? I see bunches of them!

Post by **schvatz** » Sun May 18, 2003 9:07 pm

Actually Kodak is not always the cheapest place to get super 8 . There is a place in New Jersy ( I forgot the name) But if you buy at least $100 worth then you can get it for about $9.00 and some change. With shipping it works out to about 10.08 per cartridge

Filmshooting

Deals with the Devil (Re: Bell&Howell Filmo70D 16mm)

Deals with the Devil (Re: Bell&Howell Filmo70D 16mm)

16mm Plus-X rev 2R