Yes, I remember that. I might have even been in on the conversation if I remember right. Times are different now and like you say, things have changed (new company). Also, why have Delta 100 if you have one of the best 100 speed films already, FP4+. So, if you have two great 100 speed films then why not two great 400 speed films to compete or beat Kodak? Well, I can dream can't I????The question was asked of Harman ín Simon Galley's day and I think the answer was that it believed that sheet film in D400 would only be unnecessarily competing with HP5 sheet film
Maybe others with better memories can chime in if I have got it wrong. It's a new company now so maybe their stance will be different but I think that the commercial argument which is what Simon Galley was making has probably not changed
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I'd appreciate any comments/comparisons from Ilford users about Ilford Delta 100 & Kodak TMX.
The most recent version of the ongoing madness states that UK goods will not have tariffs imposed on them. EU per se, yes. But who knows how all kinds of necessary manufacturing supplies and chemicals are going to become collateral damage in the ensuing melee.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed in terms of Ilford. I depend on them for printing paper, which is already approaching unaffordable. I hope this latest tsunami round of "whatever" isn't the straw which will break the camel's back.
Delta 400 isn't just a faster version of D100; it has an even more pronounced toe, much like D3200, for sake of low light shooting. By comparison, FP4 has a relatively short toe, and then a rather long straight line, though not as short a toe as TMax films. Each of these respective films have their own personality. But in no manner could D400 ever realistically "compete" with either TMY400 or even HP5. Too different.
I've long been a user of Tmax 100 as well as TMY-2. Given the imposition today of 25% tariffs, when my Kodak film runs out i'll be buying Ilford Delta 100 as my choice of fine grain film.
I'd appreciate any comments/comparisons from Ilford users about Ilford Delta 100 & Kodak TMX.
I typically process in Pyrocat HD and use mostly 120 and some 35mm. The MF negatives get enlarged as large as 20x24" and the 35mm usually only to 11x14."
I bet you’ll love Delta100. My experience with it is minimal but I found that with even my rather amateurish metering at iso80 (Ilfosol 3) it was a fine film and easy to use.
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The Delta films are pretty expensive presently in these parts compared to TMax films so for now I’m sticking with Kodak but you’re not sacrificing quality using Delta films. For grandpa-grain film Hp5 and Tri-X are close enough in price that I opt for Ilford.
I bet you’ll love Delta100. My experience with it is minimal but I found that with even my rather amateurish metering at iso80 (Ilfosol 3) it was a fine film and easy to use.
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The Delta films are pretty expensive presently in these parts compared to TMax films so for now I’m sticking with Kodak but you’re not sacrificing quality using Delta films. For grandpa-grain film Hp5 and Tri-X are close enough in price that I opt for Ilford.
Yes, that was the very first thing that surprised me when I tried my first 120 roll of Delta 400. I could tell right away it wasn't just a faster, grainer version of Delta 100. Kind of reminded me more of a faster, grainer version of Fuji Acros in the way it render some sky scenes. Not bad, but different.And Delta 400 has more red sensitivity than Delta 100, and TMY for that matter, placing it in a different category.
By comparison... the U.S. Cdn exchange rate is Cdn $1.45 /US $1...... and add since yesterday the 25% reciprocal tariffs....which makes the Ilford UK product the film of choice in Canada.... which makes a roll of 120 in $8.99 USD....
I'm looking at what to use riding out the trade war.....
warden,
I recently visited my granddaughter who is a nurse at the Children's Hospital and lives in Manayunk. I feel your pain, since I found everything there a little higher priced than what I was used to. Still, I can't believe any Kodak B&W film could be cheaper than Ilford. Not saying it's not true, but I have just been all over the sites that sell film and I'm amazed at the difference in Kodak and Ilford B&W film prices. I have found no place where Kodak is even close to Ilfords lower prices. As for Delta 100 vs TMAX 100? I could easily use either one just fine. Which one do I prefer? Delta 100 because it's more cost effective for me.
By comparison... the U.S. Cdn exchange rate is Cdn $1.45 /US $1...... and add since yesterday the 25% reciprocal tariffs....which makes the Ilford UK product the film of choice in Canada.... which makes a roll of 120 in $8.99 USD....
I'm looking at what to use riding out the trade war.....
I live about a mile from Manayunk and if your granddaughter is at CHoP she’s alright by me.
I usually use B&H for their free shipping and quick delivery as Philly is a short hop from their warehouse. Currently 35mm Delta100 is about $15/roll and Tmax100 is $11 at least on my browser. But who’s to say what tomorrow brings? Thankfully they’re both great films.
I usually use B&H for their free shipping and quick delivery as Philly is a short hop from their warehouse. Currently 35mm Delta100 is about $15/roll and Tmax100 is $11 at least on my browser. But who’s to say what tomorrow brings? Thankfully they’re both great films.
Need to meet offshore at midnight, I'll bring film you guys bring plywood.
FPP has both Tmax 100 & Delta 100 for $11
I was more relating to the cost of sheet film. Still, $4.00 difference between Delta 100 35mm and TMAX 100 sounds crazy when compared to the other way around in the sheet film department.I live about a mile from Manayunk and if your granddaughter is at CHoP she’s alright by me.
I usually use B&H for their free shipping and quick delivery as Philly is a short hop from their warehouse. Currently 35mm Delta100 is about $15/roll and Tmax100 is $11 at least on my browser. But who’s to say what tomorrow brings? Thankfully they’re both great films.
That’s odd, you’d think the larger retailer (B&H) would match that pricing. You have to pay for shipping at FPP but still…
Yes, I remember that. I might have even been in on the conversation if I remember right. Times are different now and like you say, things have changed (new company). Also, why have Delta 100 if you have one of the best 100 speed films already, FP4+. So, if you have two great 100 speed films then why not two great 400 speed films to compete or beat Kodak? Well, I can dream can't I????
I perfer FPP when buying certain stuff cuz they give you the option to use USPS. Ive gotten stuff from B&H, but dont really like to cuz your pretty much stuck with Fedex (same with Adorama & them just using UPS), cuz where I live Ive had alooot of issues with Fedex/UPS just driving by not delivering a package saying "sorry, we couldnt get in"
That's interesting, because B&H shipments get shipped to Canada via UPS....& deliveries are very fast. The only B&H issues have been with their poor packing practices...
Delivery is fast, but all the stuff I've ordered from B&H — the latest was last week — arrived by FedEX.
As for packing, some of these boxes are overkill.
On the packing note, I've received many B&H shipments damaged. A gallon of liquid fixer rattling around a box w 25 sheet envelopes of FB paper. Several shipments of matt board arrived with no cardboard corners on the package of 25 sheets of 16x20" matt board ....corners all damaged from rattling around a bigger box w a couple of small air bags thrown on top.
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