[pure-silver] Re: Hamster was (Glass versus Plastic containers)
- From: Peter Badcock <peter.badcock@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 16:57:44 +1000
I knew there was a reason I wanted to check my emails earlier on today, but
didn't have the time to, as I think that some early intervention on my part
would have directed this thread away from the hypothetical and more towards
to reality.
On 10/30/05, DarkroomMagic <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I'm afraid, we are contributing to the market being unstable this way. For
> example, Peter just dropped out as a chemical customer for the next 10
> years!
Says who?! I simply said that I purchased enough AGFA chemicals to support
my current rate of consumption. I didn't say that I exclusively use AGFA
chemicals. In fact to clarify things, allow me to modify my original
statement and say that "I purchased enough AGFA chemicals to support my
anticipated rate of consumption".
I say this because the first time I touched a bottle of Rodinal was two days
ago ! I purchased all of two 500mL bottles. I have always desired to dabble
with Rodinal and didn't want to miss my chance. Currently I use Xtol for my
films, and don't intend to switch unless forced to.
I also now own two bottles of Sistan after buying one more. This again
happens to be a chemical that I haven't yet started to use.
So for two out of the three I bought, I'm hardly depriving Ilford of any
income.
On to the final one - Neutol Plus. I now own 10 bottles of this. Yep, one
bottle if used correctly should allow me to develop 6.5m^2 of RC paper (150
18x24cm sheets) per year. On this count I appeal to Claudio Bonavolta's
rationale, in that there really is no commercially available substitute. So
unless I change my mind, I would probably have to make my own when I run
out.
Also, in a few years he runs the danger of all his chemicals not
> being any good anymore,
This is my problem which I am seeking to mitigate against, although I
appreciate the concern.
or nobody remembers or has any experience with the
> chemicals he is using. This might suit his image making, but he is also
> running the danger of alienating himself from forums like this.
Once again this is my problem which could only potentially happen if I
exclusively used AGFA, chemicals although I appreciate the concern.
I will follow a different approach:
>
> 1. I'll buy chemicals when needed in reasonable quantities.
> 2. I try to be flexible with chemicals, film and paper.
> 3. I will not reward a company leaving the market by stocking up on their
> products.
Ralph, have you bought anything from Kodak since they made the announcement
about their B&W papers? If you have, then I think you would be in the
minority of people who think that Kodak's management actually intend on
providing for the analog market. If not, then good for you and the likes of
Ilford.
regards
Peter
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