I've been itching to get my hands on a Holga for quite some time and I actually think it may be a cheaper route, but I have something even better. I got my hands on a working Bilora Bella camera (search it on Google...it's cute) that takes similarly "awful" photos. I want to use it for an upcoming project I'm thinking about tackling.

So...

Who still sells 127 B&W film? I heard something about Fotoimpex still selling Efke 100 in 127. Do they by any chance sell bulk rolls to reroll on 127 spools so that I can just buy a few rolls and then a bulk roll?

Barring that, does anyone have some they'd be willing to part with?

Looks like Freestyle still has it, along with IR, which could be a fun experiment.

Do they by any chance sell bulk rolls to reroll on 127 spools so that I can just buy a few rolls and then a bulk roll?


I think bulk rolls of 46mm unpeforated would do. But it's mostly colour. Used to show up on Ebay quite often. I don't know if B&H etc still stock it.

I specifically need B&W for what I want to do.

I'll have to see what Freestyle has, and then email them to see if they'll take a money order or something. Having no credit card sucks.

http://www.frugalphotographer.com/cat127.htm -- they have color for 6.99 /roll.

You can contact Fotoimpex (http://www.fotoimpex.de). They offer Efke/Adox R100 in this size. 3.50 EUR (x1), 31 EUR (x10). The lack of credit card is not a problem. They don't accept CC payments anyway :(!

Freestyle normally carries Efke R100 in 127 size, but their web site says that they're on back-order until July 23. It's pretty hard to go wrong with Efke film...it's great old-school stuff. The only thing is that the emulsion has no hardener in it, so you need to use a fixer that has hardener, or the emulsion can scratch verrrrrrry easily.

Stephanie,

Check out the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester New York. They have film in sizes that have not been seen in decades.

If you have trouble finding out how to contact their store, I am sure one of the Rochester APUGGERs will help you.

Steve

Odd sizes available from Films For Classics, Honeoye Falls NY, (585)624-4945; color or B/W, respooled from EK stock.

Odd sizes available from Films For Classics, Honeoye Falls NY, (585)624-4945; color or B/W, respooled from EK stock.
Are they still around? If so, great news -- I couldn't get hold of them last time I tried. Probably just me, trying from another continent...

Cheers,

Roger

Courtesy of Mr. Google:

http://www.filmforclassics.com/

I checked their order form (you have to scroll down a bit after you open it) and noted that they do not take on-line orders but will take e-mailed ones. They do take CC's but will obviously also accept other forms of payment.

No connection to them - just a follow up from the prior post....

Awesome, thanks guys. :)

Hello Stephanie,

PM or email me. I have a few rolls you can have.

Cheers,
Clarence

Courtesy of Mr. Google:

http://www.filmforclassics.com/

I checked their order form (you have to scroll down a bit after you open it) and noted that they do not take on-line orders but will take e-mailed ones. They do take CC's but will obviously also accept other forms of payment.

No connection to them - just a follow up from the prior post....
Good news: thanks. A year or so ago Frances Schultz and I were trying to get hold of them for the annual Shutterbug Buyers' Guide (replaced this year with a Techniques Guide) and couldn't. I'm very glad this was our problem and not theirs.

Cheers,

Roger

Anyone know if FotoImpex has bulk rolls of Efke 100 in 46mm size that I could buy?

Anyone know if FotoImpex has bulk rolls of Efke 100 in 46mm size that I could buy?

why not ask them Stephanie?

Heh, good idea. I've never been that good at the direct approach...

B & H has Efke 127 B&W and Kodak Ektachrome in 127 (and 620 FWIW) all showing in stock. They even show some Portra in 828.

It's in Film -> Other film formats

Yes I regularly use Film for Classics for 620. They are still around (at least the last time I tried, a month or back), and a good source.

Steve Perry

I've gotten enough for now, but I'm going to have to remember to email Fotoimpex later on this year for when I need more. Efke 100 is what I want. My main problem now is finding the Kodak Professional Fixer I used to use...TF-4 doesn't have a hardener. Is there anything I can add AS a hardener?

hi..

I regularly use Efke PL 100 in various sizes. I do not use a hardening fixer. PL100 is prone to scratching, but the scratching can occur at any point in the process, pre-wash, developer, stop. I've found that most of the problems can be eliminated if you are careful to keep temperatures relatively the same all the way through your process. I'd just use the TF-4.
juan

You can buy a hardener to add to your stop bath or your fixer, yep. The one I have is Tetenal brand (http://www.tetenal.com/index_c.htm?AKT=01120020001000100070&L=UK), I got it locally the first time I ordered some Adox/Efke film, just to be on the safe side - a little goes a long way. Apparently hardener as a separate thing is rather uncommon, so I guess I was lucky to get it so readily.

TF-4 doesn't have a hardener. Is there anything I can add AS a hardener?

Traditional hardeners require an acid environment to work. TF-4, being alkaline, can't be used with a traditional hardener.

Kodak Fixer (powder), Kodafix (liquid), Kodak Rapid Fixer (2 solution, liquid) are all hardening fixers. I'm sure there are others, that's just what comes to mind...

Ed

Hey Stephanie -
The Bilora Bella is a "great" camera. A lot of fun to work with. Another source for film for it is Blue Moon Camera and Machine in Portland, OR (http://www.bluemooncamera.com/).
I also use Arista APHS lith film cut down and spooled into used Efke backing paper, exposed at ASA 6, then developed in Soemarko's LC-1.
Kris