Tri-X still being made?

[zebulus]

Is tri-X still being made?

The guy at the Houston Camera Exchange told me it was no longer being made and they were going to cease stocking it.

He also told me that Kodak is going to end making all b&w developers and I would eventually need to switch completely to digital.

Is he smoking the cheeba or is this an unfortunate reality?

[snidow]

Check this link:
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/profe...bw/triX2.jhtml

[zebulus]

Yeah, that's what I figured.

When is HCE going to hire some people who actually know what their talking about?

[Big Dog]

Originally Posted by zebulus

He also told me that Kodak is going to end making all b&w developers and I would eventually need to switch completely to digital.

Well, even if it were true (and it is not) it wouldn't mean you have to switch to digital. Many film users/darkroom printers exist without any Kodak products now.

Just saying ...

[ka5txl]

Originally Posted by zebulus

Is tri-X still being made?

The guy at the Houston Camera Exchange told me it was no longer being made and they were going to cease stocking it.

He also told me that Kodak is going to end making all b&w developers and I would eventually need to switch completely to digital.

Is he smoking the cheeba or is this an unfortunate reality?

"Mama Don't Take My Kodachrome Away!"

[venchka]

In 35mm, Tri-X is alive and well and CHEAP! Sold at Freestyle as Arista Premium 400. The Arista Premium 100 is Plus-X.

In 120, Kodak offers two flavors of Tri-X.

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/profe...4017/f4017.pdf

There are enough Darkroom Cookbooks and chemical sources around to make everything you need at home forever. Wet plate still lives. Plastic film base not required.

I would draw your attention to the closing scene in Fahrenheit_451

Lets all go to HCE and explain the Facts of Film Life to them. As a TPF sponsor they should be more responsible.

ps: I forgot earlier. You can go to K-Roger or HEB and buy enough stuff off the shelf to make a tolerable film developer and stop bath. I'm not up on fixer formulas, but you might be able to make one of those too.

Caffenol
Caffenol film developer
Water 8 oz
Arm & Hammer Washing Soda 2 tsp (level)
Folger's Coffee Crystals 4 tsp (slightly rounded)

Mixing instructions: Mix soda until completely dissolved and solution is clear. Add coffee, mix until all grittiness is gone and solution is uniform, let stand 5-10 minutes until microbubbles clear. Use within 30 minutes.

Dilution: Use undiluted

Starting point development time: 30 mins

Notes: Gives imagewise stain and general (fog) stain.

from DigitalTruth Photo

[chris00nj]

Before Kodachrome was discontinued, HCE stocked it. I had asked for a couple rolls, and the sales guy told me that Kodak stopped making it. I replied that "Kodak didn't discontinue it and HCE has it in a box right over there."

[venchka]

Retailers say they stop selling film because it doesn't sell. I think it doesn't sell because Bozos like the clown Zeb ran into couldn't be bothered to ring up a sale.

Fortunately, Camera Co-op is always happy to sell film, paper & chemicals to me.

You got that folks? Houston Camera Co-op for all your analog needs. Keep them in business.

[jeffkohn]

Wow Wayne, you seem to be taking this personally. I doubt it's an anti-film conspiracy, so much as a general lack of competence in retail salespeople across the board, if that makes you feel any better.

[KJ Smith]

I'll be glad when they quit selling film. Then I can concentrate on digital.



But seriously. Tri-X is an old film. There are newer emulsions that are much better IMHO.

[tropicpine]

Forget going to the grocery store for your chemistry. Try out Photographers' Formulary.

[venchka]

Originally Posted by jeffkohn

Wow Wayne, you seem to be taking this personally. I doubt it's an anti-film conspiracy, so much as a general lack of competence in retail salespeople across the board, if that makes you feel any better.

I am taking it personally. Anyone making statements like the person at HCE is alleged to have made doesn't belong in sales. Exactly the reason I avoid Best Buy like the plague.

It's not a film thing. It's a professional integrity thing. If you can't speak the truth, shut up.

[ka5txl]

Originally Posted by venchka

It's not a film thing. It's a professional integrity thing. If you can't speak the truth, shut up.

Or it could be just plain old everyday ignorance, I've had someone who works for Competive Camera tell me over a year ago "Pentax is dead, Hoya had just fired the Pentax sales force" Of course Pentax has brought out 4 new dslr's, several new lenses since then, including my K20D.

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But this has stirred me to break out my ME Super and load some film

[venchka]

Ok. Fair enough. I'll calm down. Stop getting bent out of shape. Chill. It just doesn't matter. I've got enough film & chemistry on hand to keep busy for quite awhile. I will keep my eyes open for more slightly outdated film at decent prices.

Bill Murray summed it up best in "Meatballs"....

"It just doesn't matter. It just doesn't matter. It just doesn't matter. It just doesn't matter. It just doesn't matter."