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Post by aceroadholder on Sept 5, 2008 15:55:05 GMT -5
Stopped by Wal-Mart this afternoon to drop off film. The lady there said at the first of next year they will only do digital prints. Their new equipment will not handle 35mm film processing or printing. They will send your 35mm film to Fuji for processing with 2-3 business day turn around.
Orlin in SC/USA
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Post by casualcollector on Sept 5, 2008 16:17:52 GMT -5
Back to black and white developed at home!
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Post by John Parry on Sept 5, 2008 17:56:14 GMT -5
Over here, Walmart (Asda) are still doing about as much film business as digital, although of course it's the film stuff that ties up the staff and cuts down "efficiency". If they did stop, Tesco would instantly double their film business, and shout it to the hills.
Have to say though, that if Tesco goes too, there isn't another economical alternative. I wouldn't care to pay Boots or Wildings' prices, and the mail order alternatives I've tried have been universally poor in turn-around time and quality.
Seems a little short-sighted though. If it becomes necessary to turn to the Dark side, its far cheaper to use my HP Photosmart (at least for 6x4's), than any of the supermarket chains.
Regards - John
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2008 20:37:43 GMT -5
The news doesn't surprise me. I suspect Walgreen is making similar plans.
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Post by aceroadholder on Sept 5, 2008 21:43:08 GMT -5
The anecdotal evidence I have is that most of the people I know have photo printers at home or they don't ever make prints from their digital snapshots. I wouldn't be surprised if Wal Mart and others do away with their printing capability altogether in a couple of years.
The film space at the local Wal Mart has decreased to 1 1/2 ft or shelf space. They sell no film cameras other than disposables. Their snapshot digitals are now less than $20USD and have taken the place of the snapshot film cameras on the shelves.
Well, it's about time to start looking for B&W developing reels, tanks, and a film scanner.... is there a good scanner about that will do medium format negatives as well as 35mm?
Orlin "I refuse to leave the 19th century" Pettit
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Post by herron on Sept 5, 2008 22:05:15 GMT -5
There are a lot of film scanners out there. This Photography Review site lists quite a few. I have an old Acer scanner that handles film and transparencies quite well, up to 4x5. I keep thinking I would like a new one, but this one isn't broken yet. And I am also checking out developing my own B&W again. Sadly, film development's becoming a craft, rather than a photographic mainstay. |
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Post by nikonbob on Sept 6, 2008 6:14:09 GMT -5
Orlin
Things are not quite that bad here yet, but we have seen a huge reduction in the amount and types of film readily available at retail outlets. I think what you are experiencing now is around the corner for us too.
Bob
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Post by Rachel on Sept 7, 2008 7:19:35 GMT -5
Have to say though, that if Tesco goes too, there isn't another economical alternative. I wouldn't care to pay Boots or Wildings' prices, How much have you been paying for processing John? I took a film into Boots last week and they charge £5.99 for 1 hour D&P processing of a 24 exposure film which I did not think was too expensive. I was glad to see that they were doing a vast amount of film processing. I think that Jessops offer similar services but I do not know what they charge. 35mm film still seems readily available here although not all the outlets that used to sell still do so. I must admit I've not bought a film in a shop for ages as I usually buy it mail order or on eBay. |
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Post by nikonbob on Sept 8, 2008 6:52:37 GMT -5
Orlin
I forgot to mention the Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner as a decent but not too costly med format scanner. I don't know how it would do on 35mm as I have a Minolta 5400 for that.
Bob
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Post by renaldo on Sept 8, 2008 8:49:20 GMT -5
Asked at our local Walmart, and they say they have not heard of them not doing any more 35mm developing/printing. But then...they may be just not wanting to hear any customer complaints.
The full-service photography store , and full-service lab in town will continue to develop as long as there is film.
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Post by aceroadholder on Sept 8, 2008 18:41:48 GMT -5
Bob, I looked at the Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner and it seems to be about what I need. I looked at the scanners that Ron recommended as well.
I don't think I'd ever enlarge anything past 8x10 and the Epson will do a good enough job for that. The scanner will scan photos up to 8x10 which for me would be a plus.
Thank you both for your input... now I've just to keep an eye out for a used V500.
Orlin in SC/USA
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Post by Wahoo on Sept 8, 2008 19:04:12 GMT -5
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Post by Wahoo on Sept 8, 2008 19:16:31 GMT -5
I took a film into Boots last week and they charge £5.99 for 1 hour D&P processing of a 24 exposure film which I did not think was too expensive. . . . because I'm an idle s*d I often use Ilford XP 2 Super and the following and have it developed at Tesco for 99p. It's then a job for my dated epson 3170 scanner. More often than not I can get 39 frames from a 36 exp. film.   |
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Post by malkav on Sept 9, 2008 0:17:05 GMT -5
The Wally world near me is in the process of a remodel, and they stopped doing one hour dev over a month ago. Still have the 2 day send-out service though which is fine, if you don't need the photos for anything important sooner. Now the Walgreens, right along with CVS, and Rite Aid just up the road are filling in the gap that this decision had created.
I hope film is here for a little while longer, as I can't afford a digital camera of any sort.
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Post by John Parry on Sept 9, 2008 5:21:09 GMT -5
Hi Rachel
Think its slightly less for a 36 exposure at Asda (same price for 36 as for 24 exp actually), but they throw in a CD. As with all these CDs, the resolution is only "fairish". The files are typically 900k for their 'high resolution' and 80k for low. At Asda and Tesco though, I can do a bit of shopping and go back for the photos. Can't find enough in Boots to keep me hanging around for an hour. (Maybe B&Q should start film developing !)
Regards - John
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