Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]George H.: >>>Tough to do ;) In Canada, dealers have TXP. It's hard to get ahold of TX 400 in 120 format. I haven't been able to find any. If I could, I'd like to try both on the same subjects and process the film the same way to see how they compare in practice. Has anyone had the chance to do such a test? It might be nice to give this a try.<<< Dan C.: >>>I had the same problem; the salesman at my local store gave me a blank stare when I asked for TX in 120 format. So I bought 5 rolls of the TXP version, hoping that it is similar enough to the 35mm tri-x I am familar with.<<< C'mon. I'm going to assume both you guys have mail delivery where you live, and that you both qualify for credit cards. Step 1: call 1-800-947-9981 (212-444-6669 if you live in an area that doesn't support U.S. 800-numbers) (both these numbers are for the order department of B&H Photo-Video, BTW). Step 2: following the interminable touchtone-phone-key prompts to the film department. Step 3: give the nice man your credit-card info and address, etc., when he asks you for them. Step 4: request the actual film you actually want. Step 5: postman brings TX 400 120 right to your door! ;-) It's a nice system, especially with something like film that you want to be fresh. God forbid you find the one dealer in Northern Alberta (I have no idea what I'm talking about with regard to Canadian place-names, so please don't bust my chops) who's had Tri-X 400 in 120 format on his shelves since the Trudeau administration. Order more than a few rolls, and it'll be cheaper, too. - --Mike