Multigrade contrast filters

Patryk · 28th February 2006

Need to get some contrast filters, and I noticed Ruby selling Ilford Multigrade Filters, for $79? Are they really that expensive? Coz i've seen ppl selling them at ebay for as low as US$3.. so I'm not really sure..

Anyways, i'll just take this opportunity to ask anyone if they're selling their contrast filters, just contact me at 92478340 if you're wishing to let them go.

hondasleeper · 28th February 2006

I wouldn't use ebay as a gauge of the true price of the filters you are looking at, unless you are looking to get them used. If you are looking for a new set of contrast filters try looking at adorama.com calumet.com

I think $79 is a little expensive, but if you need them urgently then you don't really have much of a choice. I remember getting mine at a camera store in the US for US$25, not even S$50.

Did you see if Kodak had any?

tucker · 28th February 2006

just last yr, they were selling e filters for 47 dollar.
noticed that Ruby has more or less monopolised B&W stuff.
ridiculous prices I'll say.
they are charging more and more for paper these days.
just late last yr in oct. ilford 12x16 RC multigrade only cost 16 dollar. last wk, I was told 26 dollar.

this is crazy.

Patryk · 1st March 2006

Yeah honda, those on ebay were used ones..but the price difference is really big, most of them were selling for around US$10-15...

Anyways, can't do anything about that... someone has pm about a filter set.. however, a LENS filter set is not what i'm looking for, it's those square filters i'm trying to get.. unfortuntely my enlarger can only accomodate 3x3in ones...the ilford ones are 3.5x3.5in. Any suggestions for cutting if i actually decide to buy those?

Tucker: lol...guess that's how they're gonna stay in business... keep raising prices until we succumb to digital..

hondasleeper · 1st March 2006

It kinda sucks that Ruby is charging what they are charging. Really sad to see this happening.

Anyways, to address your problem, ever thought of figuring out a way to put the filters over the lens or place the filter behind the negative. From what I know the ilford contrast filters are made of hard plastic, so not very easy to cut. Depends on how much the guy is asking, I would maybe just get them, then find a way to rig the filters to your enlarger. Placement of the filter does not have to be very precise, as long as the filter covers your image area you should be good.

Another suggestion, is to go buy the Cokin Filter holder and use adaptor rings to fit it to the front of your enlarging lens.

tucker · 1st March 2006

Ilford has mounted contrast filters with a holder with a set up like cokin system.
but that is for colour printing with a mono head.
I really won't try placing e filters before e image. ya're degrading e source.
I might try to get from oversea. checking e price and shipping still.

anyone wants to share film in bulk anyway ?

sabahan · 2nd March 2006

I have read a artical saying that this filter will degrade through time,the photographer in the massage say that he have to add move filter to get the same contrast as a new set of the same filter.

sriram · 4th March 2006

That seems quite expensive. I remember when I was doing B&W about 5 yrs back, the Ilford filters were around $35 or 40 a set (I think...). Definitely not 70-80 bucks.

nihraguk · 15th March 2006

I suspect part of the rationale behind Ruby pricing is the increase in prices on the Ilford side as well; read somewhere that they had increased their prices.

pipefish · 15th March 2006

I have a set of untrimmed Kodak gel filters ($25) and Ilford acetate below the lens filters (also $25). If anyone is interested, please PM me.

Also a whole bunch of darkroom stuff up for grabs at bargain basement prices.

smtan24 · 16th March 2006

Originally Posted by tucker

just last yr, they were selling e filters for 47 dollar.
noticed that Ruby has more or less monopolised B&W stuff.
ridiculous prices I'll say.
they are charging more and more for paper these days.
just late last yr in oct. ilford 12x16 RC multigrade only cost 16 dollar. last wk, I was told 26 dollar.

this is crazy.

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nihraguk · 16th March 2006

Hi pipefish,

What sorta darkroom stuff do you have up for grabs? Might be interested in: an enlarger, timer, trays larger than 8x10, grain focusing aid, bamboo tongs for handling prints.

Would have sent this by PM but your PM inbox is full.

pipefish · 16th March 2006

Originally Posted by nihraguk

Hi pipefish,

What sorta darkroom stuff do you have up for grabs? Might be interested in: an enlarger, timer, trays larger than 8x10, grain focusing aid, bamboo tongs for handling prints.

Would have sent this by PM but your PM inbox is full.

Sorry, I have cleared my inbox.
I have an enlarger (up to 6x9), timer, easel, 8x10, 12x16, 16x20 trays, filters, chemicals, the whole works actually.
PM to discuss.
Alan

Patryk · 17th March 2006

hmm..pipefish, might want to contact lonelywolf also..he's lookin for an enlarger...

28th February 2006	#1
Patryk Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 661	Multigrade contrast filters Need to get some contrast filters, and I noticed Ruby selling Ilford Multigrade Filters, for $79? Are they really that expensive? Coz i've seen ppl selling them at ebay for as low as US$3.. so I'm not really sure.. Anyways, i'll just take this opportunity to ask anyone if they're selling their contrast filters, just contact me at 92478340 if you're wishing to let them go. __________________ if my camera is there at the right moment, click, all I have to do is accept it. -edouard boubat Last edited by Patryk; 28th February 2006 at 01:16 PM.

28th February 2006	#2
hondasleeper Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 334	Re: Multigrade contrast filters I wouldn't use ebay as a gauge of the true price of the filters you are looking at, unless you are looking to get them used. If you are looking for a new set of contrast filters try looking at adorama.com calumet.com I think $79 is a little expensive, but if you need them urgently then you don't really have much of a choice. I remember getting mine at a camera store in the US for US$25, not even S$50. Did you see if Kodak had any?

28th February 2006	#3
tucker Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: singapore Posts: 409	Re: Multigrade contrast filters just last yr, they were selling e filters for 47 dollar. noticed that Ruby has more or less monopolised B&W stuff. ridiculous prices I'll say. they are charging more and more for paper these days. just late last yr in oct. ilford 12x16 RC multigrade only cost 16 dollar. last wk, I was told 26 dollar. this is crazy.

1st March 2006	#4
Patryk Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 661	Re: Multigrade contrast filters Yeah honda, those on ebay were used ones..but the price difference is really big, most of them were selling for around US$10-15... Anyways, can't do anything about that... someone has pm about a filter set.. however, a LENS filter set is not what i'm looking for, it's those square filters i'm trying to get.. unfortuntely my enlarger can only accomodate 3x3in ones...the ilford ones are 3.5x3.5in. Any suggestions for cutting if i actually decide to buy those? Tucker: lol...guess that's how they're gonna stay in business... keep raising prices until we succumb to digital.. __________________ if my camera is there at the right moment, click, all I have to do is accept it. -edouard boubat

1st March 2006	#5
hondasleeper Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 334	Re: Multigrade contrast filters It kinda sucks that Ruby is charging what they are charging. Really sad to see this happening. Anyways, to address your problem, ever thought of figuring out a way to put the filters over the lens or place the filter behind the negative. From what I know the ilford contrast filters are made of hard plastic, so not very easy to cut. Depends on how much the guy is asking, I would maybe just get them, then find a way to rig the filters to your enlarger. Placement of the filter does not have to be very precise, as long as the filter covers your image area you should be good. Another suggestion, is to go buy the Cokin Filter holder and use adaptor rings to fit it to the front of your enlarging lens.

1st March 2006	#6
tucker Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: singapore Posts: 409	Re: Multigrade contrast filters Ilford has mounted contrast filters with a holder with a set up like cokin system. but that is for colour printing with a mono head. I really won't try placing e filters before e image. ya're degrading e source. I might try to get from oversea. checking e price and shipping still. anyone wants to share film in bulk anyway ?

2nd March 2006	#7
sabahan Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 329	Re: Multigrade contrast filters I have read a artical saying that this filter will degrade through time,the photographer in the massage say that he have to add move filter to get the same contrast as a new set of the same filter.

4th March 2006	#8
sriram Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,274	Re: Multigrade contrast filters That seems quite expensive. I remember when I was doing B&W about 5 yrs back, the Ilford filters were around $35 or 40 a set (I think...). Definitely not 70-80 bucks.

15th March 2006	#9
nihraguk Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 71	Re: Multigrade contrast filters I suspect part of the rationale behind Ruby pricing is the increase in prices on the Ilford side as well; read somewhere that they had increased their prices.

15th March 2006	#10
pipefish Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 347	Re: Multigrade contrast filters I have a set of untrimmed Kodak gel filters ($25) and Ilford acetate below the lens filters (also $25). If anyone is interested, please PM me. Also a whole bunch of darkroom stuff up for grabs at bargain basement prices.

16th March 2006	#12
nihraguk Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 71	Re: Multigrade contrast filters Hi pipefish, What sorta darkroom stuff do you have up for grabs? Might be interested in: an enlarger, timer, trays larger than 8x10, grain focusing aid, bamboo tongs for handling prints. Would have sent this by PM but your PM inbox is full.

17th March 2006	#14
Patryk Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 661	Re: Multigrade contrast filters hmm..pipefish, might want to contact lonelywolf also..he's lookin for an enlarger... __________________ if my camera is there at the right moment, click, all I have to do is accept it. -edouard boubat