Where I can buy large format films in Chicago?

[carsten]

Hello,
This summer I will spend some days in Chicago (I'm from Italy), and I need to purchase some films (4x5, Kodak portra 160 VC or NC).
Do you have some good address?
I will not have a car, so I would prefer something quite central.
I saw online a supplier named Central Camera Company.

Thank you very much,
Best regards,
Carlo

[Terence]

Calumet should have what you need:
http://www.calumetphoto.com/ctl?ac.u....comp.locID=CH

[carsten]

Thank you Terence,
you are right.
But I think it is not so central, I will check anyway

[Barry S]

Central camera on Wabash will definitely have a selection of large format film. It's great place that's been there forever and is crammed with gear and it's a friendly shop. Calumet is great, but the Goose Island location is not exactly centrally located for a traveler.

[RoBBo]

Helix is also easy to get to, the blue line to Racine.
Pretty easy to find.

[Toffle]

I'll second the recommendation for Central Camera on Wabash. It is truly a unique establishment, with a broad selection of films and papers, and a very... um... eclectic staff who are willing to help and simply chat about anything photography related. (or unrelated)

cheers,

[carsten]

Thank you guys!
I am not sure my english will be good enough to have a chat with the staff at Central Camera, but I will definitely go there...

Ciao,
Carlo

[B&Jdude]

Carlo, I don't think you will have any problem chatting with the folks at Central Camera. From your posts on this thread, your English is great. Also, Central might have a couple of Italian speakeing employees.

[mjs]

The chief problem with Central Camera is getting out of the store. It's an old store with many nooks, crannies, and deep shelves, all packed head high with... stuff... and the deeper you dig the more interesting the treasure. If I went in there with a credit card, I'd be doomed. Doomed!!!

Mike

[Monophoto]

Yup - Central Camera!