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Post by dennis0311 on Mar 16, 2015 17:19:06 GMT -5
Walgreens will stop processing film on April 16th of this year. I live in Live Oak Florida, and nothing local will process film. My film will have to be sent off by mail. I need some reliable places to send my film for development. What do y'all recommend that does a good job but don't break the bank? Thanks for any suggestions.
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Post by lesdmess on Mar 16, 2015 21:49:39 GMT -5
What film type & size - C41, E6 or true b&w, 35mm, medium format -> Dwaynes Photo. For true b&w I would recommend you do it yourself. After the first roll, it is really easy. |
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Post by dennis0311 on Mar 16, 2015 22:44:12 GMT -5
lesdmess: It would be color 35mm film 200 and 400 speed. Sorry I didn't make that clear earlier. Thanks for the information on Dwaynes Photo. I do have one B&W roll 100 speed and would like to learn how to develop it.
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Post by lesdmess on Mar 17, 2015 7:59:07 GMT -5
To process your own b&w film, you should get the spec sheet for it as a good starting point. For instance if it is Kodak TMAX 100, the doc is at -> Kodak TMAX 100 F-4016. It provides the recommended chemicals and processing procedures starting in page 6. You will need to select one of the many suggested developers. The chemicals come in packaging that you will have to mix to make working solutions ready to use. Along with the chemicals, you will need a developing tank for 35mm, can opener, scissors, thermometer and a timer (kitchen, smartphone, etc.). You can either use a completely darkened room to open the roll of film and transfer it to the developing tank or do this in a lightproof changing bag. Once the film is in the tank you can then process with lights on. There are numerous videos on youtube that show this whole process but once you do the first roll successfully, the next rolls will be simpler as chemicals are ready to go. It's like cooking, everyone will have their own preference for cooking utensils and variations to the basic recipe. |
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Post by philbirch on Mar 18, 2015 10:30:14 GMT -5
Yes processing your own b&w film is easy enough. A simple process that some people will over-complicate. C41 is apparently easy to do now with low temperature chemistry. I'm lucky, there are two places within 20 minutes walk that will develop film.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2015 19:27:09 GMT -5
I noticed our local Walgreens no longer processes film. The used to have a film processor in every store. Even the throw-away film cameras have all but disappeared.
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Post by philbirch on May 21, 2015 13:38:14 GMT -5
I think that the days are numbered at my Local ASDA (Wallmart) Store. I can have them developed 25 yards away at Max Spielmann but their attention to hygiene leaves a lot to be desired. I may start looking at home C41 kits but for now they are more expensive film for film than ASDA.I can get a film developed only for 1.99GBP and a CD for 1GBP extra
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Post by Stephen on May 21, 2015 14:46:38 GMT -5
It was reported that all Hong Kong production of disposable cameras has now virtually stopped, mainly due to the film shortages in 35mm, from closures by Fuji etc. With cinema now no longer requiring film in large amounts it looks like the tipping point for the future of 35mm film has passed now. Only B/W remains in regular production, colour film is going to be from existing stocks.
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Post by philbirch on May 23, 2015 17:44:10 GMT -5
I'm off to Poundland in the morning...
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Post by cooltouch on Jun 9, 2015 9:54:21 GMT -5
It was reported that all Hong Kong production of disposable cameras has now virtually stopped, mainly due to the film shortages in 35mm, from closures by Fuji etc. With cinema now no longer requiring film in large amounts it looks like the tipping point for the future of 35mm film has passed now. Only B/W remains in regular production, colour film is going to be from existing stocks. Stephen. I certainly hope your prediction doesn't come to pass, Stephen. I like B&W well enough, but I've always preferred color, and slides at that. Pickings are getting slim when it comes to slide film. Fortunately, I really like the two flavors left that Fuji makes -- Provia and Velvia. As for C-41, the best I've ever used is Portra 160. So I can only hope that Kodak keeps it in production. Here's an article from April of this year by the BBC on the resurgence of film: www.bbc.com/news/magazine-32337778I've seen this myself. There used to be a Texas Photo Forum until the owner shut it down about a year ago. And usually, once or twice a year, folks who were members of the forum and local to Houston -- several of us would get together and have a "film crawl," each time choosing some place scenic where we would just take our time, air out our film cameras, and in general just have a good time. Seems like every time we had a crawl, there would be one or two new faces who were either getting back into film or who'd never shot with it. Too bad about the forum shutting down. It was an easy way for us to discuss the details of setting up a crawl -- mostly it was deciding on a date where the greatest majority of those who were interested could participate. Too bad about the forum shutting down. I miss the crawls. |
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Post by Stephen on Jun 9, 2015 10:53:03 GMT -5
The more specialist 35mm films are sought after, even Agfa slide is back, it's the main consumer colour print market that is going down faster. Most of the more specialist interest is in B/W, and there are plenty of choice at present, and looks like continuing.
A few years ago colour neg film looked like gaining a good market in modern China as they became more westernised, but the Chinese consumers have leap frogged film, going straight to digital cameras.
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Post by Just Plain Curt on Jul 3, 2015 0:08:25 GMT -5
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Post by mickeyobe on Jul 3, 2015 16:53:03 GMT -5
Randy, He dos not ship to Canada. @#%&*!!! (Translation: May his developer turn to cabbage borscht.) Mickey |
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Post by Randy on Jul 4, 2015 14:04:24 GMT -5
I'm not concerned old pal.
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