Boots - still stocks 120 HP5…
Boots - still stocks 120 HP5…
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Itsallicanafford

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2,876 posts

177 months

Sunday 19th June 2022
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Made me feel all nostalgic to see it but amazingly, Boots in St Albans still stocks 120 HP5. I’m just not sure who is buying it?

Simpo Two

89,732 posts

283 months

Sunday 19th June 2022
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Mostly students on photography courses I suspect. And there are those who like film just as audio boffs like vinyl.

sunbeam alpine

7,196 posts

206 months

Sunday 19th June 2022
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One of my best friends is a professional photographer specialising in producing photographs for food packaging. He uses both digital and film - depending on the client - but says that film still gives the best results. In a way it reminds me of the old CD vs LP debate of the 1980's.

I doubt he buys his film in Boots though. smile

Itsallicanafford

Original Poster:

2,876 posts

177 months

Sunday 19th June 2022
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I was pretty sure that they still stocked 35mm B&W, but was surprised to see 120 roll film…tempted to dust down my old Bronica GS, think I might need to buy some fresh chemicals as they have been standing for about a decade….

Sparkov

125 posts

151 months

Monday 20th June 2022
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Film photography is making a big comeback so maybe they've just started stocking it again. Kodak have only recently started to produce Gold 200 in 120 format again after 25 years.

dundarach

5,787 posts

246 months

Monday 20th June 2022
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Everything goes around and around...

My daughter 12, is now making mix tapes for a walkman she takes to school, thank you Stranger Things smile