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Does anybody still use old style film?

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itsthenorthwest
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I have no clue about anything photography related but I think I've heard that some people still use film cameras even though film isn't being manufactured anymore.  Is this true?

Short story: came into possession of a whole lot of brand new film rolls in the box that have been frozen for 20+ years.  Do people still use these?  Are any worth anything anymore?

There is a whole variety of them and I probably have about 200 rolls in total.  Kodak Ektapress gold 1600, Kodak Ektar 1000 and 25, Fujicolor Reala, Fujichrome 64 professional, Kodachrome 25 professtional, Kodak Tmax 100 black and white, plus a whole bunch more.

Are these worth pennies or millions or somewhere in between?
Apr 2 2012 6:41PM
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POW-WOW
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Don't take my word for this, but I think Toy Soldiers use it a little. Probably not though...

I want to look into this so I'll try to get back to you.
Apr 2 2012 6:44PM
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itsthenorthwest
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Sorry should have clarified, the film is for stills as far as I know
Apr 2 2012 6:47PM
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Dr.Gonzo
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Stept shot a bit of 16mm on a Bolex H-16 in Network, you could sell it to Cam Riley or Ian Boll or something, only guys i know of who still use that kind of stuff, i donut think anyone still shoots still on this stuff though.
Apr 2 2012 6:54PM
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deleted2
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You're talking of stills right? 35mm? If yes than.. Film is still being manufactured as we speak...... It's no where near its way out. A lot of people still prefer the look of film to digital. I know I still shoot film alongside my digital, it's a different look, and the film you have is probably expired, but expired film gives off a pretty cool look. So you may want to take a gander into the film world.....
Apr 2 2012 8:23PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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yeah if it's 35 or 120 then they still make that. if it's roll film for a video camera of sorts then you might be able to sell it.
Apr 2 2012 8:27PM
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TWoods
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I'll give you 100 bucks for all of it.
Apr 2 2012 8:53PM
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itsthenorthwest
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Hmm, sounds like some money may be flying.  Hang on I took a camera picture.  I estimated wrong, its more like 100 than 200.

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The expiration dates are from 89 to 91 from what I see.  But I know they've been frozen for a looong time because they were trapped in the freezer that was filled with a block of solid ice that I had to chip them out of haha.  I've been keeping them in the refrigerator since
Apr 2 2012 9:35PM
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itsthenorthwest
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typo *Phone picture* , ironic
Apr 2 2012 9:44PM
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TWoods
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Well, don't expect any bidding on it. Reality of the matter is that with film that old, it could all be totally buggered and not produce anything usable, at all. I think based on the fact that there's no sure bet that this stuff will even work, and that it's more like 100 than 200, I'll give you 60 for it.

I can buy rolls of film I'm sure will work for less than a dollar a roll on ebay if you work it, but I'd be willing to gamble on what you've got!
Apr 2 2012 9:59PM
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itsthenorthwest
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Alright.  I'm splitting it with a buddy and he's going to research prices himself so I'll see what he says
Apr 2 2012 10:33PM
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TWoods
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What do you mean by splitting it? Let me know. I'd still love to take it off your hands, but no matter what he says, it's not worth more than what I'm proposing. part of my profession is photography, and I've bought a lot of film in my life.
Apr 2 2012 11:19PM
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Aenigma
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Eh, I'd say most people who have shot film prefer that aesthetic to digital. Show me a digital photo that beats one of my 4x5 Velvia slides and I'll eat my words.
Apr 3 2012 12:08AM
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TWoods
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haha I think you two are saying the same thing?
Apr 3 2012 12:16AM
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NJurkiewicz
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Yah I'm a nit confused as to what they're arguing haha
Apr 3 2012 12:24AM
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chacharlie
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I would like to step on in here and claim all of the 120 if Twoods doesn't want it.

thanks and good day.
Apr 3 2012 12:58AM
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itsthenorthwest
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Splitting profits.  I honestly don't have any idea what its worth except what people are offering, someone just offered 100 for just the 10 Kodachrome rolls.  I hope you're not offended, like I said I don't personally know about any of this
Apr 3 2012 1:41AM
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itsthenorthwest
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 Do you mean everything?
Apr 3 2012 1:42AM
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TWoods
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he means the 120 rolls, the film that's medium format, larger format film than 35mm... which I would want as well haha...

If someone wants to risk 100 bucks on film that might not ever produce an exposure, you should probably seal that deal right now. Again, you can find expired film online for sale. Kodachrome from the same era will sell for 6 or 7 bucks for a roll of 36, but that's stuff that people are selling that are guaranteed to work.

I would be bummed to get this film and have it not work, but I'm willing to risk it.

Or, you could always just get a camera and shoot it yourself. I promise you'll have fun.
Apr 3 2012 2:27AM
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deleted2
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I think you're arguing for my point.. hahaha
Apr 3 2012 4:05PM
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Aenigma
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Of course! I'm just saying pretty much anyone in their right mind will say film still looks better.
Apr 3 2012 5:06PM
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itsthenorthwest
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Put lot of 100 on Ebay for 100
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251035149245?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Apr 6 2012 12:41AM
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