Thanks, Darren - that's interesting. I never considered developing C41
at home, mostly because it is reputed to be very sensitive to any
temperature variation. I'll take a look into the process. I'm familiar
with B&W processing in both 35mm and 120 - probably have done about 75
rolls thus far in 2016. My main concern off the cuff would be regarding
how long the C41 chemistry would keep once mixed, since I my use of
color film is infrequent and erratic.
Mark
On 4/12/2016 3:25 PM, Darren Addy wrote:
I'd like to follow-up and ask Mark C what he prefers: Film developing
only (for scanning the negatives) or prints?
I've not yet done it, but I understand the C-41 film processing is not
difficult (if you don't care about prints). The killer (economically)
used to be the liquid chemistry (which means you are paying a lot for
shipping water). NOW, powder kits are available, such as this 2-liter
kit:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultrafine-Unicolor-C-41-Powder-Home-Color-Film-Developer-Kit-2-Liter-35mm-120-/311507144471
or
http://www.amazon.com/Ultrafine-Unicolor-Powder-Developer-Liter/dp/B00OU6NDSG/
There are more Amazon reviews (and Q&A) on the 1 liter kit, but people
seem real happy with it (and as an earlier comment mentioned, there is
temperature latitude with the C-41 process). It might pay for itself
just in the postage you will save. I'd be happy to send you a
stainless tank & reel for 35mm, if you are interested in doing it.
On Tue, Apr 12, 2016 at 12:59 PM, Paul <[email protected]> wrote:
Mark -
Art's Camera's here in the Milwaukee area still does film processing at
their Waukesha store. They do C-41 in 35mm, 120 and 220, and also still do
E-6.
Film pricing page
http://www.artscameras.com/all-film-developing/
Store page
http://www.artscameras.com/
-p
On 4/12/2016 9:57 AM, Mark C wrote:
Thanks, Stan - I emailed both for more info.
On 4/12/2016 12:14 AM, Stanley Halpin wrote:
These are the only two Michigan shops I have had any dealings with.
Both were full service, could handle anything. Doubt if either does
processing now, but worth your time to make a call…
http://meiercamera.com (Midland MI)
http://camerashoptc.com (Traverse City)
A bit further afield, when we lived in Kansas City, Custom Color was
THE place for 120 and other MF and large format film processing. They
may still be in that business though I couldn’t tell from their site…
http://www.customcolor.com/servicecenter/products_services.html
Good luck in your search.
stan
On Apr 11, 2016, at 7:51 PM, Mark C <[email protected]> wrote:
The local pro lab closed its doors at the end of March so I am
looking for someplace to get C-41 film processed. Any recommendations
for a good lab?
I've heard of oldschoolphotolab.com and thedarkroom.com and based on
their websites either seem to be OK, though I was spoiled by the
$4.50 per roll that the local place charged. $11 - $12 per roll seems
to be the going price online.
Kodak's website has a list of labs but it seems to be outdated -
checked into the websites of a handful of labs that could be
considered somewhat local (~200 mile radius) and none list actual
development as a service. I found one lab in the state that still
listed 120 film development as a service but when I emailed them they
told me it was discontinued recently.
Any suggestions?
Mark
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