MATERIALS & SUPPLIES:
Supplies required for both Photo I & II courses with detailed descriptions are listed below.
VENDORS
ALL supplies can be found online:
Freestyle Photo Supply – www.freestylephoto.biz
B&H Photo Video Supply – www.bhphotovideo.com
Adorama Photography Supply – www.adorama.com
Local Vendors Include: Richmond Camera – www.richmondcamera.com (supplies may be limited)
Glen Allen Location
#550-3475
10180 Lakeridge Parkway
Ashland VA 23005
West End Location
#740-2626
8913 Patterson Ave
Richmond VA 23229
REQUIRED SUPPLIES
SINGLE LENS REFLEX 35mm FILM CAMERA
Camera body and lens
Must have manual Aperture / Shutter Speed settings - NOT automatic features ONLY
Please bring in your operations manual if you have one, or look it up online
Be sure to check the light meter and buy new batteries prior to school starting
Reliable brands: Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Olympus, Vivitar (Minolta’s can be tricky)
OPTIONAL: Clear Protective UV Lens Filter - it goes on the front of the lens and will
protect it from scratches and possible breakage (much cheaper to replace than the lens)
PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER Do NOT open for any reason!!!
Resin-Coated Variable Contrast Paper (RC VC) Photographic Paper – darkroom use, not inkjet printers! (Fiber-based optional for Photo II)
100 Sheets (cheaper to buy all at once and WE WILL USE ALL OF IT!)
Size – 8’’ x 10’’ ONLY (Size 11x14 Recommended for Photo II students)
Choose Pearl, Satin, Semi-Gloss, Matte, or Glossy (surface quality is your preference)
BULK LOAD FILM Do NOT open for any reason!!!
Must be Bulk Load Film (100 FEET of Film) ISO/ASA 400 Film Speed Only
Specific Types Accepted: Illford HP5+ 400, Kodak Tri-X 400, Kodak T-Max 400
NOTE: PHOTO II STUDENTS PLEASE PURCHASE 100 ISO (see link below for best possible deal online)
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/602318-REG/Kentmere_6012588_Kentmere_35mm_Black_and.html
RELOADABLE FILM CASSETTES
4 cassettes are required (buy a few more in case you lose them!)
Choose reloadable metal cassettes for 400 film speed (these are bar coded)
OR choose the plastic reloadable cassettes, which are a little easier to work use
35mm NEGATIVE SLEEVES
Stores and protects your negatives (MUST have these!) 25 pack – 5 frames per row
BINDER
1’’ 3-Ring Binder (separate from all other subjects) – must have in darkroom at all times
Negatives, prints, and assignment handouts will be stored in here
OPTIONAL SUPPLIES
ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER
Size = 11x14 RC or FB (fiber-base) VC
Highly recommend for Photo II students
FILTERS
3 ½’’ x 3 ½’’ Multi-grade Filters
Highly recommend for Photo II students
Where to Find Paper and Film ONLINE!
All students must purchase 1 bulk roll (100 ft.) of black & white film and 100 sheets of photographic paper for printing in the darkroom. While it is cheaper to buy in bulk, it may be more feasible to purchase the paper in small quantities at a time. For instance, you can purchase a 25 pack of paper each nine weeks or 50 sheets per semester. You can search for these items on the websites provided. Remember, most items could take between 1-2 weeks to ship so please order ahead of time! Email Mrs. Fisher with any questions. jfisher@hcps.us
Freestyle Photo Supplies: www.freestylephoto.biz
Paper:
Arista EDU Ultra VC RC Pearl 8x10/100 Sheets Item #18384 $69.29
Film:
Illford HP5+ 400 ISO 35mm x 100 ft Item #656031 $64.99
Camera:
Vivitar 3800N Camera with 28-70mm 3.4 lens Item #59890 $399.99
Varta MS76 SR44 G13 V76PX 1.55 Volt Silver Oxide Battery Item #04075 $2.99 (x 2 = $5.98)
Adorama: www.adorama.com
Paper:
Ilford Multigrade IV RC Deluxe RC VC Satin 8x10/100 Sheets - SKU: ILMG4810100S $69.95
Film:
Illford HP5+ 400 ISO 35mm x 100 ft SKU: ILHP5100 $57.95
Camera:
Nikon FM-10 (Refurbished) 35mm SLR Camera with 35-70mm 3.5 lens - SKU: NKFM10R $299.95
LR44 1.5V Coin Cell 1.5V Alkaline Battery (4pack) SKU: PL19839B $7.95
B & H Photo: www.bhvideophoto.com
Paper:
Ilford Multigrade IV RC Deluxe RC VC Glossy B&H# ILMG481100G $69.95
Film:
Illford HP5+ 400 ISO 35mm x 100 ft B&H# ILHP5P100 $57.95
Camera:
Nikon FM-10 (New) 35mm SLR Camera with 35-70mm 3.5 lens - B&H# NIFM103570 $499.00
SR44 1.5V Silver Oxide Battery B&H# GB762 $3.49 (x 2 = $6.98)
Where else can you find a 35mm SLR Camera?? START YOUR SEARCH NOW!!
All students are required to provide their own 35mm Single Lens Reflex camera for class. In order to avoid buying a new camera, start searching now for anyone you may know that has one sitting around even if it is no longer in use. Many cameras that are over 30 years old can be brought back to life with fresh batteries. Former students also try to sell their cameras to incoming students, and you may be able to do the same with the camera you purchase. If you do need to buy a camera, please consider searching for used equipment from B&H, Adorama, Amazon, Ebay, or Craigslist. The best possible options for purchasing cameras brand new are listed above.
VENDORS
ALL supplies can be found online:
Freestyle Photo Supply – www.freestylephoto.biz
B&H Photo Video Supply – www.bhphotovideo.com
Adorama Photography Supply – www.adorama.com
Local Vendors Include: Richmond Camera – www.richmondcamera.com (supplies may be limited)
Glen Allen Location
#550-3475
10180 Lakeridge Parkway
Ashland VA 23005
West End Location
#740-2626
8913 Patterson Ave
Richmond VA 23229
REQUIRED SUPPLIES
SINGLE LENS REFLEX 35mm FILM CAMERA
Camera body and lens
Must have manual Aperture / Shutter Speed settings - NOT automatic features ONLY
Please bring in your operations manual if you have one, or look it up online
Be sure to check the light meter and buy new batteries prior to school starting
Reliable brands: Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Olympus, Vivitar (Minolta’s can be tricky)
OPTIONAL: Clear Protective UV Lens Filter - it goes on the front of the lens and will
protect it from scratches and possible breakage (much cheaper to replace than the lens)
PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER Do NOT open for any reason!!!
Resin-Coated Variable Contrast Paper (RC VC) Photographic Paper – darkroom use, not inkjet printers! (Fiber-based optional for Photo II)
100 Sheets (cheaper to buy all at once and WE WILL USE ALL OF IT!)
Size – 8’’ x 10’’ ONLY (Size 11x14 Recommended for Photo II students)
Choose Pearl, Satin, Semi-Gloss, Matte, or Glossy (surface quality is your preference)
BULK LOAD FILM Do NOT open for any reason!!!
Must be Bulk Load Film (100 FEET of Film) ISO/ASA 400 Film Speed Only
Specific Types Accepted: Illford HP5+ 400, Kodak Tri-X 400, Kodak T-Max 400
NOTE: PHOTO II STUDENTS PLEASE PURCHASE 100 ISO (see link below for best possible deal online)
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/602318-REG/Kentmere_6012588_Kentmere_35mm_Black_and.html
RELOADABLE FILM CASSETTES
4 cassettes are required (buy a few more in case you lose them!)
Choose reloadable metal cassettes for 400 film speed (these are bar coded)
OR choose the plastic reloadable cassettes, which are a little easier to work use
35mm NEGATIVE SLEEVES
Stores and protects your negatives (MUST have these!) 25 pack – 5 frames per row
BINDER
1’’ 3-Ring Binder (separate from all other subjects) – must have in darkroom at all times
Negatives, prints, and assignment handouts will be stored in here
OPTIONAL SUPPLIES
ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER
Size = 11x14 RC or FB (fiber-base) VC
Highly recommend for Photo II students
FILTERS
3 ½’’ x 3 ½’’ Multi-grade Filters
Highly recommend for Photo II students
Where to Find Paper and Film ONLINE!
All students must purchase 1 bulk roll (100 ft.) of black & white film and 100 sheets of photographic paper for printing in the darkroom. While it is cheaper to buy in bulk, it may be more feasible to purchase the paper in small quantities at a time. For instance, you can purchase a 25 pack of paper each nine weeks or 50 sheets per semester. You can search for these items on the websites provided. Remember, most items could take between 1-2 weeks to ship so please order ahead of time! Email Mrs. Fisher with any questions. jfisher@hcps.us
Freestyle Photo Supplies: www.freestylephoto.biz
Paper:
Arista EDU Ultra VC RC Pearl 8x10/100 Sheets Item #18384 $69.29
Film:
Illford HP5+ 400 ISO 35mm x 100 ft Item #656031 $64.99
Camera:
Vivitar 3800N Camera with 28-70mm 3.4 lens Item #59890 $399.99
Varta MS76 SR44 G13 V76PX 1.55 Volt Silver Oxide Battery Item #04075 $2.99 (x 2 = $5.98)
Adorama: www.adorama.com
Paper:
Ilford Multigrade IV RC Deluxe RC VC Satin 8x10/100 Sheets - SKU: ILMG4810100S $69.95
Film:
Illford HP5+ 400 ISO 35mm x 100 ft SKU: ILHP5100 $57.95
Camera:
Nikon FM-10 (Refurbished) 35mm SLR Camera with 35-70mm 3.5 lens - SKU: NKFM10R $299.95
LR44 1.5V Coin Cell 1.5V Alkaline Battery (4pack) SKU: PL19839B $7.95
B & H Photo: www.bhvideophoto.com
Paper:
Ilford Multigrade IV RC Deluxe RC VC Glossy B&H# ILMG481100G $69.95
Film:
Illford HP5+ 400 ISO 35mm x 100 ft B&H# ILHP5P100 $57.95
Camera:
Nikon FM-10 (New) 35mm SLR Camera with 35-70mm 3.5 lens - B&H# NIFM103570 $499.00
SR44 1.5V Silver Oxide Battery B&H# GB762 $3.49 (x 2 = $6.98)
Where else can you find a 35mm SLR Camera?? START YOUR SEARCH NOW!!
All students are required to provide their own 35mm Single Lens Reflex camera for class. In order to avoid buying a new camera, start searching now for anyone you may know that has one sitting around even if it is no longer in use. Many cameras that are over 30 years old can be brought back to life with fresh batteries. Former students also try to sell their cameras to incoming students, and you may be able to do the same with the camera you purchase. If you do need to buy a camera, please consider searching for used equipment from B&H, Adorama, Amazon, Ebay, or Craigslist. The best possible options for purchasing cameras brand new are listed above.
