Actually I am a member of the SWPP and in December I paid for and recieved my certificate of insurance (PI) from Towergate Camerasure. It cost ?239.30 and covers me for up to ?110,000 for the year.
Your probibly right about Kodak but I would not be a big fan of ilford and only because I dont
like their b+w paper. When Kodak does eventually stop producing tri-x I suppose I will move
over to fuji neopan. I have been using their colour film for years, pro 400h (formally nph400).
Although I will probibly be doing the digital thing by then ?
I’ve been shooting film always and up to 6 months ago my b+w film was Agfa APX 100 and 400.
Now I use Kodak Tri-x 400 speed, since Agfa went bust (damn damn damn) but I have to say that
I love the Tri-x.
Back in Feb. I bought a new Canon 5D. I must wipe the dust off it.
For processing 120 size film you could try John Gunns camera shop on Wexford St. Dublin ph 01-4781226.
or you could try Hetty Walsh (hettys darkroom) Dun Laoghaire ph 01-2843261.
Nobody has mentioned Kodak tri-x (iso 400) or plus-x (iso 125). Both of these films have lovely contrast, easily available and have a well proven track record. Tri-x has been on the market for over 25 years and is probibly the biggest selling b+w film ever?
Where to buy? I buy all of my film from John Gunns Camera Shop on Wexford St. Dublin. Louise there will process all types of b+w film herself by hand or if you want you can buy the chemicals and processing tanks etc. from them.
I cant recomend them highly enough.