Author Topic: Now i need a film fridge. (Read 17032 times)

tkmedia · « **on:** April 19, 2011, 05:38:21 AM »

Why am I finding so many deals? Looks like I just scored lots of B&W 35mm film for about $20usd. I had a mate buy it for me, since they were a few hundred miles closer. I was told it was various expired dates but the oldest is three years out of date. 150+ rolls, all individual boxed. I also have some expired FP-3000b and 667 I have to wheel deal on from a closing medical research lab. I was told there were "half a dozen" cases in the refrigerator and "I've give you a insane deal on them. I just need to get rid of them." I'll just give them the expired so and so speech, etc. Hopefully I can get them for a song.

calbisu · « **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2011, 08:27:30 AM »

Well my friend if you need a help with all that expired medical research film.... Always happy to help

Francois · « **Reply #2 on:** April 19, 2011, 03:58:03 PM »

I do have a big fridge in the basement with not much in it... in case you're interested in spreading you newly found film empire up north

gothamtomato · « **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2011, 07:15:56 PM »

If you live in a house and have a cool basement, you could store your film there (as long as it's not damp). My apartment is practically a museum to dearly departed film, but I keep it cool, for the film. I don't matter - only the film. I do have some old ScotchChrome 1000 in the freezer, and some SX70, Kodak Infrared, and various chrome films in the fridge, but there's no room to put the rest in a fridge, so I just keep my entire apartment cool.

It's a little chilly, but on the plus side, I think it is keeping me from aging.

tkmedia · « **Reply #4 on:** April 19, 2011, 09:00:56 PM »

took a sampling, dropped by after work. They had about 250 more packs of fp3000b expired in 2009. Will bring the car next time to haul the rest. They had some 10 twin packs 664, a few 100b for some reason. 667 were not in good condition and were very old.

chris_n · « **Reply #5 on:** April 19, 2011, 09:48:50 PM »

tkmedia · « **Reply #6 on:** April 19, 2011, 10:22:46 PM »

I have 40 or so more 3000b coming from a ebay seller, before I knew about the lab. The rest of the 250~ 3000b are in cases of bulk foil pack, not individual cardboard boxes.

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2011, 12:51:46 AM »

I scored a pack of Polacolor 125i today if that's of any interest? Nah, didn't think so.

Bl**dy hell!!!! That is a whole lot of film. Well done you.

Francois · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2011, 03:32:28 PM »

Quote from: ed.wenn on April 20, 2011, 12:51:46 AM

I scored a pack of Polacolor 125i today if that's of any interest?

Of course it is

What would The Great Ed be without polaroid?

tkmedia · « **Reply #9 on:** April 24, 2011, 03:45:21 AM »

Looks like the school is no longer doing film photography... got it for under $0.20 usd (0.15 euro, 0.13gbp) a roll. freestyle arista fomapan 400.

They also threw in a few misc darkroom stuff for free.

Mojave · « **Reply #10 on:** April 24, 2011, 08:28:57 PM »

So jealous!! Look at all that film!!!

And Ed, I definitely care! I just got 56 sheets of Type 59 for 125 USD, expiry date of 05. Im excited about it. I just hope it works!

original_ann · « **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2011, 01:49:39 AM »

I'm overwhelmed with envy!

)

tkmedia · « **Reply #12 on:** May 08, 2011, 06:25:02 AM »

darn, I need a bigger fridge!

recap
Fujifilm FP-3000b 40 packs. $5 a pack - ebay
Fujifilm FP-3000b 45 packs. $cheap

- lab closure
Fujifilm FP-3000b 250 packs. $cheaper!

- lab closure
Fujifilm FP-100b 10 packs $4 a pack - lab closure
Polaroid 664 twin 10 boxes; 20 packs $5 a box - lab closure
Polaroid 108 twin 25 boxes; 50 packs -$5 a pack ebay still available btw.
various 35mm film 150 rolls or so, under $0.20 a roll police auction
arista.edu fomapan 400 b&W. 35mm 152 rolls. under $0.20 a roll school dept closure

415 packs of instant film, 302 rolls of 35mm, past three weeks! I've gone mad!

moominsean · « **Reply #13 on:** May 08, 2011, 06:56:59 AM »

Bought a case of that 108...free shipping but in AZ, so I had to pay tax! aargh!

tkmedia · « **Reply #14 on:** May 08, 2011, 04:51:21 PM »

re the 108, they have almost 25 cases sold so far. I'm willing to bet many will re appear on the bay.

LeonY · « **Reply #15 on:** May 12, 2011, 01:01:50 AM »

im so jelly!!!
my frudge is 1/4 film, my gf starts to get pissed off if i take up any more space

calbisu · « **Reply #16 on:** May 12, 2011, 02:26:57 AM »

tkmedia, have you tried the 108 2000expired film?

My fridge is already 1/2 film and my little princess is already pissed off

tkmedia · « **Reply #17 on:** May 12, 2011, 04:49:27 AM »

I have not tried the 108 yet, all my instant cameras have film in them,

but sean has.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sjrohde/5708670776/

calbisu · « **Reply #18 on:** May 12, 2011, 06:31:31 AM »

Ups, I did it again! Somebody it's going to have problems and needs an extra fridge

Francois · « **Reply #19 on:** May 12, 2011, 04:23:46 PM »

Quote from: calbisu on May 12, 2011, 06:31:31 AM

Ups, I did it again! Somebody it's going to have problems and needs an extra fridge

Well, you could try and make one... here's a bit of inspiration
http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Mini-USB-Fridge!/

Or build an old-skool ice box and use some ice packs to cool everything

moominsean · « **Reply #20 on:** May 12, 2011, 04:50:53 PM »

this is the 108 that expired jan 2000. 180 at 4.5 and 250 with no filter in full sun. i actually shot a test pic with the ND filter at 4.5 and 15 (how i usually shoot) and it was pretty dark, which has been an issue previously with older 669, so defnly works better without. very pretty film!

yeah I have no room for this film in my fridge...

tkmedia · « **Reply #21 on:** May 13, 2011, 06:30:59 AM »

I open up the case today. Looks like it was packed properly, case is shipped in another box with extra layer of bubble. Looks like my case was resealed I have some from 2000 and some from 1999 expire date. I wasted a shot of that 108 indoors, I forgot I had an extra instant back for the Mamiya Press. The black card was a bit hard to remove. Chemicals spread properly, missing a tiny little bit in the corner, but may have been a bad pull as I was being careful and pulled slower than normal bc of the previous black card. I did not have enough light and barely got an image. To me looks like it is usable. Will try again in the daylight. The shot I had was a bit strange as the printing on the back of the print is reversed. For those who forget Polacolor 108, tabs say Polacolor ER ISO 80. These are the "newest" 108. at ISO 80. Old 108's are the polacolor 2 at about ISO 75.

moominsean · « **Reply #22 on:** May 13, 2011, 06:45:22 AM »

i bought two cases. both expired jan 2000, and both still had the original tape seals. the black sheet was a bit difficult but once it was out the film pulls just fine.

i recommend overexposing it a bit. it does what a lot or expired 669 does and developed darker or bluer than normal.

Chalky · « **Reply #23 on:** May 15, 2011, 05:51:29 PM »

Mine is on the way, split a pack with a friend.

Very happy to see that so far most people have got some nice shots with it.

calbisu · « **Reply #24 on:** May 16, 2011, 01:36:36 AM »

Mine is on its way too, but I will take a bit longer to arrive to the Philippines. Anyway cannot be worst than the one I tried from 1996, which still I kind of liked it

Now I have seen they are still selling the pack on ebay but price has doubled!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Full-case-Polaroid-Polacolor-108-film-500-photos-/160588215654?pt=US_Camera_Film&hash=item2563cdb566#ht_815wt_1139

PD Francois, I am afraid that if try ti build up a fridge a will fry all film in it!

tkmedia · « **Reply #25 on:** May 16, 2011, 02:46:02 AM »

price has double prob bc someone was re selling smaller blocks of his packs for double.

tried again at the front lawn, needs a tiny bit more exposure, this is 1999 batch.

Chalky · « **Reply #26 on:** May 16, 2011, 08:25:37 AM »

So general consensus is to over expose a little. I guess with a case we can afford to experiment with a few to see how it performs

Yes more than doubled on price now. Wonder how quickly they'll shift now...

Chalky · « **Reply #27 on:** May 16, 2011, 08:27:55 AM »

Ps. The uneven spread always adds something doesn't it. Nice pic.

calbisu · « **Reply #28 on:** May 25, 2011, 01:55:26 PM »

My pack of 108 arrived. And incredibly I managed to put everything in the Fridge

And Elena has not kicked me out of home, which is even better

Chalky · « **Reply #29 on:** May 25, 2011, 06:36:53 PM »

Brilliant!

there are a lot of jealous people looking at that!

and you're not homelsss which is equally good!

enjoy

Francois · « **Reply #30 on:** May 25, 2011, 09:06:20 PM »

Just to bring an even bigger grin to your face, packs of FP100C go for 27.50$ each and I got a sale on FP100B for 13$ instead of 17.95$... or at least these are the prices around here.

How much did that loot cost you

tkmedia · « **Reply #31 on:** May 25, 2011, 10:28:30 PM »

in the states the prices on FP-100c has dropped back to the levels of 2008. at aprox $7.5 a pack. It was at $10 the beginning of the year. The fuji NA warehouses are stock full of fp-100b about to expire before the end of the year. most places are selling the remain 100b for $8.5~9 a pack down from the $9~$10 prices the beginning of the year. fp3000 has not changed in price at approx $9.5.

this posting made me feel like a stock, bonds futures trading speculator.

tkmedia · « **Reply #32 on:** May 25, 2011, 10:42:15 PM »

Request denied! No, I'm not taking a picture of the film fridge... ehm. the two film fridges. It will just make people think I'm even more crazy of a person than I already am!

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #33 on:** May 29, 2011, 03:18:55 PM »

Now here's good grounds for divorce!

Paul

Francois · « **Reply #34 on:** May 29, 2011, 05:30:10 PM »

Euro fridges are so small...

I'm still pretty proud of my film freezer even though I seriously need to clean it up

tkmedia · « **Reply #35 on:** May 29, 2011, 06:09:53 PM »

who need beer soda pop and vegetables? in the process of reorganizing film fridges, making one dedicated to instant film, the freezer for sheet and roll film, and the one in the kitchen for food maybe?

Chalky · « **Reply #36 on:** May 29, 2011, 10:20:31 PM »

now that is a film fridge!

incredible.

Mine is OK, hopefully will look better if the 250 shots of ID-UV I'm owed ever turns up...

happy fridge filling everyone!

tkmedia · « **Reply #37 on:** June 02, 2011, 02:25:40 AM »

no deals in canada eh?

LT · « **Reply #38 on:** June 02, 2011, 09:57:25 AM »

I feel so ashamed that my single shelf is so much smaller than everyone's full 'fridges:

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #39 on:** June 02, 2011, 01:20:22 PM »

It's not the size Leon it's what you do with it

Francois · « **Reply #40 on:** June 02, 2011, 02:37:48 PM »

Besides, yours is so orderly

Chris A Fraser · « **Reply #41 on:** August 05, 2011, 10:31:00 PM »

I must admit that this thread made me green with envy. I knew that all I had to do was wait and look for a deal. Finally my ship came in. Perhaps it is just a small canoe, and I only need a small fridge with room for beer. Here it is, 6 boxes of Polaroid Type 55 for $30 CND. YEAH!!!!

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #42 on:** August 07, 2011, 07:00:51 PM »

wait for it...I have a red film frig..completed filled...my husband got tired of looking for his beer behind all the film so I was forced to buy a dedicated refrigerator..and what could be better than "red"...I know your all envious!!

astrobeck · « **Reply #43 on:** August 07, 2011, 08:29:17 PM »

Quote from: Paul Mitchell on May 29, 2011, 03:18:55 PM

Now here's good grounds for divorce!

Paul

Or a proposal!!!

tkmedia, that's an insane amount of film....no..no it isn't!
Envious, but now expect to see endless photos from you haul! Good on ya!

Francois · « **Reply #44 on:** August 07, 2011, 09:48:23 PM »

Quote from: Diane Peterson on August 07, 2011, 07:00:51 PM

wait for it...I have a red film frig..completed filled...my husband got tired of looking for his beer behind all the film so I was forced to buy a dedicated refrigerator..and what could be better than "red"...I know your all envious!!

Have you ever thought of putting a safelight bulb in the fridge?
That way, you can process and stay cool at the same time

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #45 on:** August 07, 2011, 10:24:53 PM »

Francois..I will say it again..you are a true genius...

:)xx

Alan · « **Reply #46 on:** August 07, 2011, 11:20:11 PM »

Its nice to see other peoples stash/storage !

tkmedia - that was some haul - enjoy

I still have some space left in my mini fridge,

Have some more impossible stuff on the way so that will
top it up.

jojonas~ · « **Reply #47 on:** August 08, 2011, 06:00:55 PM »

I always regret looking in this thread

though I gotta say that, for me, leon has the most drool inducing collection so far (I just love that apx 100!)

calbisu · « **Reply #48 on:** March 04, 2014, 12:25:53 PM »

Ooookk, I have finally bought a fridge, a ¨film fridge¨

after all, the value of that film (specially now) is much higher than the fridge itself

Chalky · « **Reply #49 on:** March 04, 2014, 12:45:41 PM »

love it! that is awesome.

I have a small one but I could fill it twice I think. I have a problem buying pola film.

mine is all out of boxes in ziplock bags.

Author Topic: Now i need a film fridge. (Read 17032 times)

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