If you are looking to buy x-ray film or x-ray film processing equipment, there are many suppliers and distributors to choose from but to get the best deal you may need to shop around. Finding sources for x-ray films and products to process them won’t be difficult, but it is wise to do a little research to make sure the company is reputable and offers the equipment you need at a reasonable price.

When shopping for the best deals on plain, medical, dental, or industrial x-ray films and x-ray film processing equipment, keep the following things in mind:

1. Buyer's guides and reviews will let you see what is available and help you to make a decision before you actually buy x-ray film.
2. Identifying several reputable suppliers of medical x-ray film or a few industrial x-ray film distributors will provide you with a better selection of products with prices that fit your budget.
3. An x-ray film processor or company that offers x-ray film scanning can be a good source for x-ray film processing equipment and other imaging products.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Check out a variety of buyer's guides and reviews of x-ray film and equipment

You can discover the latest x-ray products, learn about what is currently available, and decide what you will need before purchasing, by reading online reviews of products written by professionals like yourself.

I recommend: AuntMinnie.com, a forum for radiology professionals, has a buyers' guide that features a variety of sellers of radiology products. If you are interested in dental x-ray film, you may want to check out the buyer's guide of AuntMinnie's sister site, DrBicuspid.com. The magazine Radiology Today also has a buyers' guide that includes x-ray films.

Find multiple reliable sources from which to buy x-ray film and other products

If you don't have a personal recommendation for a trusted x-ray film distributor you can always find many suppliers online. Be sure to compare prices and shop around to get the best deal on what you need.

I recommend: XRay Supercenter.com has low prices on a variety of x-ray films. York X-Ray and Orthopedic Supplies offers a variety of medical x-ray film, including x-ray duplicating film. Planet'Air USA Ltd. includes laser and digital x-ray film among their products.

Explore sources for x-ray film processing equipment and services

There are a variety of ways to process x-ray films, so you may want to investigate several options to see what works best for your organization. Despite some claims to the contrary, no single x-ray film processor will be the perfect solution for everyone.

I recommend: aycan Medical Systems offers x-ray film processing workstations. Konica Minolta has solutions for x-ray film processing. Lead Technologies supplies a variety of medical imaging products. TeraRecon, Inc. sells cutting edge processing equipment, including 3D visualization for better patient care.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If you are wary of purchasing your x-ray films and equipment from an unfamiliar source, ask your local hospital's medical imaging department if they can provide a recommendation.