Australia - where to buy/process film?

[Shion]

Hi all,

I know there's a few other Aussies lurking about here. Where do you guys buy your Super 8 film from, and at what price? And is it the variety that includes Kodak processing, or do you get the processing done somewhere else locally?

Cheers,

-Bon

[perthskydiver]

I too am from the great southern land... (Perth)..
I have only used K40 so far but plan to use some neg film later on.

The place where I work stocks Super 8 film in the fridge (K40, Ektachrome & Tri-x) I think we're the only place in Perth I know of. http://www.cameraelectronic.com.au

I believe most other neg films have to purchased from overseas but can be processed in the eastern states but perhaps other Aussie Super 8ers can give you more info on this...

[the new kid]

I AM ALSO FROM THE AUS LAND, JUST NORTH OF SYDNEY.
I BUY MY K40 FROM CAMERAHOUSE STORES, NOT ALL HAVE IT, BUT THEY CAN GET IT IN FOR YOU. IT COSTS AROUND AUD$22, BUT IF PURCHASED IN LOTS OF 5 OR MORE COMES DOWN TO APPROX.$18. PROCESSING IS DONE VIA THE PACK AND TAKES AROUND 2-3 WEEKS TO BE BACK. HOPE THIS HELPS.
CHRIS.

[soundboy]

Hi all,

I know there's a few other Aussies lurking about here. Where do you guys buy your Super 8 film from, and at what price? And is it the variety that includes Kodak processing, or do you get the processing done somewhere else locally?

Cheers,

-Bon

I get my film from Van-Bar Photographics,

159 Cardigan Street
Carlton, Victoria, 3053
Phone: 61 3 9347 7788
FAX: 61 3 9347 0407
Vanbar.com.au

its $19.80 for a 15m cartridgte.

K40, I just send of in the mail as it has free processing.
Ektachrome & Tri-x can be processed at.

Film Plus
40 Punt Road
Windsor, Victoria 3181
Phone: 61 3 9510 4640
FAX: 61 3 9510 2582

Van-Bar Photographics
159 Cardigan Street
Carlton, Victoria, 3053
Phone: 61 3 9347 7788
FAX: 61 3 9347 0407
Vanbar.com.au

[swc]

I usually buy it at Ted's Cameras on Pitt St Sydney - it's in the back fridge. They're fairly cheap and sell Ektachrome and Tri X as well as Kodachrome k40 (if they're out, try fletchers down the road- a little more expensive)...

Sometimes I go to Sound Vision Stock shop in St Leonards, good prices but a bit out of the way most of the time- i would speak to them if you want bulk supplies. They also sell 16mm and 35mm, video, dat etc.

For processing I send K40 to switzerland. About 4 weeks turnaround from Sydney.

For Tri X and Ektachrome I use Film Plus in Victoria, but they can be slow sometimes, and they haven't been sending the films back on reels - only on hubs- which is a pest. They reckon there's none in Australia or something but you can buy them in bulk even off ebay so I dk what the problem is...

For Telecine I recommend Digital Pictures. I shot some 8mm of the Royal Easter Show at night and had it tranferred there and it looked great ( well IMHO !)

cheers...

[soundboy]

For Telecine I recommend Digital Pictures. I shot some 8mm of the Royal Easter Show at night and had it tranferred there and it looked great ( well IMHO !)

cheers...

What's the contact details for digital pictures, what kind of $$$$ do they charge ?

[soundboy]

Does anyone know if you can get Plus X B/w film here in Oz, also is straight 8mm available anywhere ?

[S8 Booster]

Is this of any help?

http://www.kodak.com/cgi-bin/US/en/moti ... Search.cgi

Lab: DVD Infinity
Address: PO Box 86
City: North Sydney * 2059
Phone: +61 2 8903 2841
Phone 2:
Fax: +61 2 9428 2125
Web Address: http://www.dvdinfinity.com.au

Lab: Film Plus Pty Ltd
Address: 80 Punt Rd.
City: Windsor Victoria 3181
Phone: +61 3 9510 4640
Phone 2:
Fax: +61 3 9510 2582

R

[Scotness]

When I was shooting In My Image I bought al my K40 directly from Kodak - they gave me a discount though so it worked out to be about $15.50 per roll - but I was orddering over 200 rolls -- but then when I didi pick up shots and ordered another 20 or so - they still gave me a discount -- try your local Kodak rep or the Mtion Picture Imaging Dept in Melbourne you might get a deal as well

Scot

[Shion]

Thanks for all the responses! Looks like there's plenty of options.

The place where I work stocks Super 8 film in the fridge (K40, Ektachrome & Tri-x) I think we're the only place in Perth I know of. http://www.cameraelectronic.com.au

Thanks, that's especially helpful to know. I bought a bunch of miscellaneous filters and stuff from Camera Electronic about a year ago, and was very pleased with the service.

If I can ask here, what are your prices for those products? And do you buy/sell/service Super 8 cameras? (I almost bought a Canon 814XL-S on E-bay today, but was outbid in the last 30 seconds! Such is life.)

-Bon

[perthskydiver]

yeh we have some Super 8's here in the workshop, although i'm not sure if there working yet or not (its my job to fix em anyways as i'm one of techs!)

we do trade in super 8 & 16mm stuff. i got myself a nice 16mm bolex through work, although I haven't used it yet!

The dreaded Ebay! You really gotta bid in the last 5-10 seconds to have a chance.. its crazy on there. The thing I hate about Ebay is the descriptions of condition of cameras, esp when buying from some Germans. It is often totally wrong! But Super 8 equipment is pretty rare in Oz but I think we have a few boxes full of various Super 8 cams in storage so maybe in the next few months they may be on sale.....