Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/11

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Roll you own?
From: S Dimitrov <sld@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 09:17:37 -0800
References: <B6833359.CEE1%jbcollier@home.com>

Have you tried Freestyle Camera Co.?

Slobodan Dimitrov


John Collier wrote:
> 
> I am just getting all the stuff together to roll my own (so far 42 Leitz
> cassettes and 3 Watson loaders). Now I just have to burn through my stock
> pile of rolled stuff! I use Tri-X and Provia-F, both of which are available
> in bulk. The cheapest I can get Tri-X locally is about $5CAN a roll but
> loading my own works out $2.50CAN a roll. I have not priced out bulk Provia
> F yet but I am paying just under $10CAN a roll for it right now.
> 
> John Collier
> 
> > From: MEBerube <MEB@goodphotos.com>
> >
> > Does anyone here primarily roll their own film? I used to have a Watson
> > loader for Tri-X in the Army and loved it, but am curious if it anyone
> > finds it economical or more convenient for other films.
> >
> > Is bulk Portra 800 available yet?
> >

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