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Stagnant · 07-24-2015, 12:21 PM

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I have recently re-started shooting film. My first couple of rolls were BW film. I used Ilford Labs for developing and scanning and I was satisfied with the results. I decided to take a roll of Fuji Provia 100F to shoot during my summer vacation and it means, that Ilford Lab is not an option any more.
I wonder if anyone could suggest labs, that would offer developing and high resolution scans for colour films ? Thanks in advance.

photolady95 · 07-24-2015, 01:04 PM

Dwayne's is what a lot of film shooters use.

**Aristophanes** · 07-24-2015, 01:16 PM

I've used The Darkroom and been very happy.

https://thedarkroom.com

**mattb123** · 07-24-2015, 01:25 PM

I used MPix for a few rolls of 35mm and they seemed to be fine. It was only $4 to get a look at your shots and decide if you wanted to go with higher res scans or prints. I liked that but then I started shooting some 120 which MPix doesn't process so I used The Darkroom for that and that has been fine too although more expensive just to see what my photos look like.

photolady95 · 07-24-2015, 01:45 PM

OP should have mentioned he doesn't live in the US. If I'd have known that, I wouldn't have told him about Dwayne's.

Stagnant · 07-24-2015, 02:17 PM

As long as the lab accepts the orders from outside the USA, I do not mind it. Thank you for suggestions !
[Edit] High resolution scans are what I am looking for in the end.

carrielouise · 08-22-2015, 11:57 AM

Hi I don't know if you still need answers but AG Photographic are great, really fast and very reasonably priced! Also the first place I've used in a while that hasn't left scratches on my film!

Stagnant · 08-22-2015, 12:08 PM

I opted for The Darkroom labs this time. I should get the results soon enough. Thanks for the suggestion !

carrielouise · 08-22-2015, 12:08 PM

No problem! Hope they come out nice!

Stagnant · 08-22-2015, 02:38 PM

Received a download link to the scans from Fuji Provia 100F. They scanned them at 30MP. I'll keep it short for now : I am satisfied. Will upload some shots tomorrow.

LesDMess · 08-22-2015, 02:45 PM

Anyone use this service -> 35mm film 10 roll DEVELOP ONLY for $19.90

Stagnant · 08-22-2015, 06:43 PM

https://flic.kr/s/aHskiSKd7n - scans by the Darkroom.

LesDMess · 08-22-2015, 10:30 PM

Originally posted by Stagnant

https://flic.kr/s/aHskiSKd7n - scans by the Darkroom.

I really like Provia 100F so congratulations as they look like very good results if these are indicative of the rest. As you expected?

Stagnant · 08-23-2015, 08:26 AM

Some of the shots lack sharpness if viewed at full size, but that is a problem of the lens I used. Should have stopped it down to F8. The lab did well, no questions here.

AnalogMan · 09-14-2015, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by Stagnant

https://flic.kr/s/aHskiSKd7n - scans by the Darkroom.

Wow - I think those look pretty good. I guess I'll have to give The Darkroom a try. I used to home process color with a C-41 kit and had some decent results but the chemicals don't last and the temperature maintenance can be a pain. I will still do B&W myself (much simpler) but I'll give my color film to The Darkroom...

Mike

07-24-2015, 12:21 PM	#1
Stagnant Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 603	Mail order film labs. Developing and scanning. Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I have recently re-started shooting film. My first couple of rolls were BW film. I used Ilford Labs for developing and scanning and I was satisfied with the results. I decided to take a roll of Fuji Provia 100F to shoot during my summer vacation and it means, that Ilford Lab is not an option any more. I wonder if anyone could suggest labs, that would offer developing and high resolution scans for colour films ? Thanks in advance.

07-24-2015, 02:17 PM	#6
Stagnant Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 603 Original Poster	As long as the lab accepts the orders from outside the USA, I do not mind it. Thank you for suggestions ! [Edit] High resolution scans are what I am looking for in the end. Last edited by Stagnant; 07-24-2015 at 02:32 PM.

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07-24-2015, 01:04 PM	#2
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Dwayne's is what a lot of film shooters use.

07-24-2015, 01:16 PM	#3
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	I've used The Darkroom and been very happy. https://thedarkroom.com

07-24-2015, 01:25 PM	#4
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,874	I used MPix for a few rolls of 35mm and they seemed to be fine. It was only $4 to get a look at your shots and decide if you wanted to go with higher res scans or prints. I liked that but then I started shooting some 120 which MPix doesn't process so I used The Darkroom for that and that has been fine too although more expensive just to see what my photos look like.

07-24-2015, 01:45 PM	#5
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	OP should have mentioned he doesn't live in the US. If I'd have known that, I wouldn't have told him about Dwayne's.

08-22-2015, 11:57 AM	#7
carrielouise New Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 4	Hi I don't know if you still need answers but AG Photographic are great, really fast and very reasonably priced! Also the first place I've used in a while that hasn't left scratches on my film!

08-22-2015, 12:08 PM	#8
Stagnant Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 603 Original Poster	I opted for The Darkroom labs this time. I should get the results soon enough. Thanks for the suggestion !

08-22-2015, 02:38 PM	#10
Stagnant Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 603 Original Poster	Received a download link to the scans from Fuji Provia 100F. They scanned them at 30MP. I'll keep it short for now : I am satisfied. Will upload some shots tomorrow.

08-22-2015, 02:45 PM	#11
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Anyone use this service -> 35mm film 10 roll DEVELOP ONLY for $19.90

08-22-2015, 06:43 PM	#12
Stagnant Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 603 Original Poster	https://flic.kr/s/aHskiSKd7n - scans by the Darkroom.

08-22-2015, 10:30 PM	#13
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by Stagnant https://flic.kr/s/aHskiSKd7n - scans by the Darkroom. I really like Provia 100F so congratulations as they look like very good results if these are indicative of the rest. As you expected?

08-23-2015, 08:26 AM	#14
Stagnant Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 603 Original Poster	Some of the shots lack sharpness if viewed at full size, but that is a problem of the lens I used. Should have stopped it down to F8. The lab did well, no questions here.

09-14-2015, 08:29 PM	#15
AnalogMan Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 37	Originally posted by Stagnant https://flic.kr/s/aHskiSKd7n - scans by the Darkroom. Wow - I think those look pretty good. I guess I'll have to give The Darkroom a try. I used to home process color with a C-41 kit and had some decent results but the chemicals don't last and the temperature maintenance can be a pain. I will still do B&W myself (much simpler) but I'll give my color film to The Darkroom... Mike

Mail order film labs. Developing and scanning.

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