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Title: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: Pete_R on January 03, 2013, 05:29:47 PM: Thought I'd list all the film suppliers I know of in the UK. Always worth checking them all for bargains so having the links all in one place might be useful.

Film's Not Dead (http://www.filmsnotdead.com/13mntpleasant/)

Sharif Photographic Supplies (http://www.sharifphotographic.co.uk/1485-film)

Nik & Trick (http://ntphotoworks.com/). In Folkstone. Worth checking out. Roll their own 127 and have a number of other 'unique' films.

Mathers (http://www.mathersoflancashire.co.uk/)

Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=sr_nr_scat_1104440_ln?rh=n%3A1104440%2Ck%3Afilm&keywords=film&ie=UTF8&qid=1357129829&scn=1104440&h=6d6ef1289789f1411968e014808aa59838876bfa)

Silverprint (http://www.silverprint.co.uk/Catalogue.asp?PrGrp=2)

Process Supplies (http://www.processuk.net/Film/cat740598_657461.aspx)

Ag Photographic (http://www.ag-photographic.co.uk/index.asp)

7 Day Shop (http://www.7dayshop.com/photo-video-supplies/film)

Discount Films (http://www.discountfilmsdirect.co.uk/)

Fujilab (http://www.fujilab.co.uk/catalog/film-c-30.html?osCsid=bagsk6njdnm2kjhgloikkgfh86)

Calumet (http://www.calumetphoto.co.uk/eng/browse/categories/film-darkroom/film)

West End Cameras (ebay site which is usually cheaper than their own site below) (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/West-End-Cameras?_rdc=1)

West End Cameras (http://www.westendcameras.co.uk/films-28-c.asp)

R K Photographic (http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/)

The Imaging Warehouse (http://www.theimagingwarehouse.com/Products/Film)

Morco (http://www.morco.uk.com)

Speed Graphic (http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/film/46_0c.html)

Mr Cad (http://www.mrcad.co.uk/)

Ffordes (http://www.ffordes.com/category/Film/Black_and_White_Film)

Linhof Studio (http://www.linhofstudio.com/catalogue/pages/Bergger_Black_and_White_Film_132.php?CATHEADID=88&PRODPAGEID=132). For Bergger black and white film.

Harman Express (http://www.harmanexpress.com/prods/22/ILFORD-FILM.htm)
Title: RE: Film suppliers in the UK
Post by: This-is-damion on January 03, 2013, 06:24:08 PM: Also, as i found out yesterday, ag photographic in Birmingham have taken over peter gaffney/ metro colour lab. the metro website doesn't highlight this but i can confirm its all moved to ag. good that its all still going but no longer 10 mins from where i work.....
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Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK
Post by: Nigel on January 03, 2013, 08:58:06 PM: A really handy list Peter.

I've not used them myself but I'd add :

RK Photographic http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/ (http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/)
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK
Post by: charles binns on January 03, 2013, 09:11:53 PM: Quote from: Nigel on January 03, 2013, 08:58:06 PM
A really handy list Peter.

I've not used them myself but I'd add :

RK Photographic http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/ (http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/)

I've used them and have no complaints.
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK
Post by: Pete_R on January 03, 2013, 09:27:31 PM: Quote from: Nigel on January 03, 2013, 08:58:06 PM
A really handy list Peter.

I've not used them myself but I'd add :

RK Photographic http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/ (http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/)

Thanks Nigel. I've added them to the list.

Any others anyone?
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK
Post by: Mike (happyforest) on January 03, 2013, 09:48:17 PM: There are also the nova darkroom people, morco and firstcall

http://www.theimagingwarehouse.com/Products/Traditional-Photography (http://www.theimagingwarehouse.com/Products/Traditional-Photography)

http://www.morco.uk.com/ (http://www.morco.uk.com/)

http://www.firstcall-photographic.co.uk/ (http://www.firstcall-photographic.co.uk/)

Not just film but equipment as well.

Again not used them myself.

Oh and Speed graphic, Mr Cad

http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/ (http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/)

http://www.mrcad.co.uk (http://www.mrcad.co.uk)
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK
Post by: Pete_R on January 03, 2013, 10:30:58 PM: Quote from: Mike (happyforest) on January 03, 2013, 09:48:17 PM
There are also the nova darkroom people, morco and firstcall

Thanks Mike. I've added them, well, except for Firstcall who, from my own experience has such bad customer service I said I would never use them again or recommend them to anyone and, so far, I haven't. Also, be aware their minimum postage charge is £7.99.
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK
Post by: Suzi Livingstone on January 04, 2013, 11:39:24 AM: I am currently using Speed Graphic, very speedy service.
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK
Post by: charles binns on January 04, 2013, 11:46:44 AM: Quote from: Peter R on January 03, 2013, 10:30:58 PM
Quote from: Mike (happyforest) on January 03, 2013, 09:48:17 PM
There are also the nova darkroom people, morco and firstcall

Thanks Mike. I've added them, well, except for Firstcall who, from my own experience has such bad customer service I said I would never use them again or recommend them to anyone and, so far, I haven't. Also, be aware their minimum postage charge is £7.99.

I've used Firstcall a few times with no problem. You do have to watch the postal charges though. To be honest the only problems I've ever had are with AG Photographic - I have found them very slow on a few occasions.
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK
Post by: Emma on January 04, 2013, 04:50:01 PM: For processing, I've found that Colourstream - http://www.colourstream.net/film-processing (http://www.colourstream.net/film-processing) - are really good. They have a mail order service, or you can bring it into their place in Brighton, where they sell masses of different films too. Their website is really confusing though, and doesn't list all their services I think. I take mine instore, where they'll develop a roll for £3 (I have student discount) then I scan it in at home.
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK
Post by: Nick Powell on January 06, 2013, 09:03:28 PM: Quote from: Peter R on January 03, 2013, 10:30:58 PM
Quote from: Mike (happyforest) on January 03, 2013, 09:48:17 PM
There are also the nova darkroom people, morco and firstcall

Thanks Mike. I've added them, well, except for Firstcall who, from my own experience has such bad customer service I said I would never use them again or recommend them to anyone and, so far, I haven't. Also, be aware their minimum postage charge is £7.99.

I have used Firstcall. The only issue I have has is that on a big order items may be out of stock. Delivery time can show as 5 days on the webpage but it can be several weeks. So it is worth calling first before ordering to check expected delivery. The item causing the delay is usually something ordered just to get value out of the carriage charge.

I have ordered from RK Photographic both through eBay and their website and they have always provided a quick service.
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK
Post by: Phil Bebbington on February 02, 2013, 12:36:29 PM: This is great. Thank you to all those that have contributed to the list.
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK
Post by: Pete_R on February 03, 2013, 09:35:05 AM: Just added Photo Supplies UK.
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK
Post by: Pete_R on July 20, 2013, 10:37:53 AM: Just added Morris Photo. They are best known for bags and tripods but seem to have branched out more recently. They used to have a general photo store in Oxford that I used to frequent but have now moved out of town and do more mail order.

They also have a darkroom section now http://www.morrisphoto.co.uk/darkroom.html (http://www.morrisphoto.co.uk/darkroom.html)
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK
Post by: Pete_R on October 14, 2013, 06:21:33 PM: Just added Ffordes. Haven't noticed them listing film before. Prices seem competitive (actually cheapest for XP2 120 at the time of writing this).
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: hoddy on December 27, 2013, 07:49:15 PM: My local camera shop, a small family run business sells Ilford B & W film at good prices - http://www.philburtonphotography.co.uk/ (http://www.philburtonphotography.co.uk/)
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: gsgary on December 30, 2013, 12:54:10 PM: I buy direct from Ilford, with my discout code i get 100 feet of HP5 delivered for £50, Just bought 100 feet of Orwo UN54 for £45 from here
http://www.filmotec.de/?page_id=353&lang=en (http://www.filmotec.de/?page_id=353&lang=en)
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: gsgary on December 30, 2013, 01:01:25 PM: Just checked some of the links and they can't touch buying direct from Ilford with a discount code spend £50 and delivery is free, if you want the code just message me
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: Regthecat on January 02, 2014, 02:53:56 PM: Another great place for film and chemicals is http://www.processuk.net/ (http://www.processuk.net/) - part of the filmsnotdead guys. passionate and helpful. It's where David bailey goes so it can't be too bad!
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: Kayos on January 16, 2014, 11:18:28 AM: Placed 2 orders a week ago, one with Ag and one with Firscall

Firstcall came next day, after numerous emails I'm expecting my Ag order today

All to save a few quid? Not really worth it as I've had to change my plans because of it
Title: Re: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: gsgary on January 16, 2014, 02:44:01 PM: Quote from: Kayos on January 16, 2014, 11:18:28 AM
Placed 2 orders a week ago, one with Ag and one with Firscall

Firstcall came next day, after numerous emails I'm expecting my Ag order today

All to save a few quid? Not really worth it as I've had to change my plans because of it

What film did you buy ?

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Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: Kayos on January 16, 2014, 03:11:22 PM: Rollei "creative" films, crossbird, redbird and nightbird , kentmere and some kodak gold from Firstcall, along with a few bits of chemicals

And Ilford stuff from Ag, with some D76

Ive used both in the past and have been very good, but Ag were hopeless this time
Title: Re: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: gsgary on January 16, 2014, 05:26:11 PM: Quote from: Kayos on January 16, 2014, 03:11:22 PM
Rollei "creative" films, crossbird, redbird and nightbird , kentmere and some kodak gold from Firstcall, along with a few bits of chemicals

And Ilford stuff from Ag, with some D76

Ive used both in the past and have been very good, but Ag were hopeless this time

Next time try Ilford direct, i have a discount code you can try to see if it is cheaper orders £50 and over is free delivery also

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Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: Pete_R on February 14, 2014, 03:43:28 PM: Quote from: gsgary on December 30, 2013, 12:54:10 PM
I buy direct from Ilford, with my discout code i get 100 feet of HP5 delivered for £50, Just bought 100 feet of Orwo UN54 for £45 from here
http://www.filmotec.de/?page_id=353&lang=en (http://www.filmotec.de/?page_id=353&lang=en)

This link seems to go to a German site. Nothing to do with Ilford.
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: Pete_R on February 14, 2014, 03:43:59 PM: Quote from: Regthecat on January 02, 2014, 02:53:56 PM
Another great place for film and chemicals is http://www.processuk.net/ (http://www.processuk.net/) - part of the filmsnotdead guys. passionate and helpful. It's where David bailey goes so it can't be too bad!

Already in the list Reg.
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: Pete_R on February 14, 2014, 03:44:38 PM: Quote from: hoddy on December 27, 2013, 07:49:15 PM
My local camera shop, a small family run business sells Ilford B & W film at good prices - http://www.philburtonphotography.co.uk/ (http://www.philburtonphotography.co.uk/)

Added to list. Thanks.
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: Pete_R on February 14, 2014, 03:45:54 PM: Added Nik & Trick in Folkstone. Wish I'd found them earlier as they have the best price for SFX 120 I've seen. Interesting Web site as well.
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: gsgary on February 17, 2014, 10:42:47 PM: Quote from: Peter R on February 14, 2014, 03:43:28 PM
Quote from: gsgary on December 30, 2013, 12:54:10 PM
I buy direct from Ilford, with my discout code i get 100 feet of HP5 delivered for £50, Just bought 100 feet of Orwo UN54 for £45 from here
http://www.filmotec.de/?page_id=353&lang=en (http://www.filmotec.de/?page_id=353&lang=en)

This link seems to go to a German site. Nothing to do with Ilford.

Sorry thats for Orwo film

http://www.harmanexpress.com/ (http://www.harmanexpress.com/)
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: nik1957 on April 18, 2014, 03:56:25 PM: Can I add Linhof Studio who sell Bergger Black and White film.

http://www.linhofstudio.com (http://www.linhofstudio.com)
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: Pete_R on April 19, 2014, 02:33:26 PM: Quote from: nik1957 on April 18, 2014, 03:56:25 PM
Can I add Linhof Studio who sell Bergger Black and White film.

http://www.linhofstudio.com (http://www.linhofstudio.com)

Done.
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: Pete_R on April 19, 2014, 02:36:58 PM: Quote from: gsgary on February 17, 2014, 10:42:47 PM

http://www.harmanexpress.com/ (http://www.harmanexpress.com/)

Added.
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: kitschretro on July 16, 2015, 12:36:44 AM: For expired and harder to find old films.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/KITSCHRETRO (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/KITSCHRETRO) available now

www.kitschretro.com (http://www.kitschretro.com) later in the year
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: chris667 on January 22, 2017, 09:25:18 PM: I had the good fortune to find a "proper" bricks and mortar camera shop, and wanted to tell you all about it.

Dents of Chesterfield was recommended to me by a friend, and I'll definitely be using them again. They have their own lab onsite. There can't be many independent camera shops still offering this kind of service.

Impressed, and delighted they're fairly local to me.

http://www.dentsphoto.co.uk/services/ (http://www.dentsphoto.co.uk/services/)
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: lharby on February 07, 2017, 10:32:15 AM: i just bought some sheet film from these dudes:
https://www.bristolcameras.co.uk/ (https://www.bristolcameras.co.uk/)
Title: Re: Film suppliers in the UK - A list.
Post by: Mike (happyforest) on March 07, 2017, 08:52:45 PM: Just come across these people, not used them myself, but the more choice the better as far as I'm concerned.

https://parallaxphotographic.coop/

Regards

Mike