Film shops around the world

gabro822 · 08-27-2018, 08:34 AM - **2 Likes**

Hi!

I had the idea of collect on a single Map all the Film shops around the world. This, after finishing my rolls a bit too early this summer...

I realized that a simple Google search can not provide always good result and above all, the advice of a local person could be really precious about quality, speed of developing, or if the shop is no more there (what happened to me).

I made this Google Module where you can fill the infos about your favourite shop, the one near you, or just the one you found for the first time this year.

(if you prefer, you can send me a private message, or even post the infos here. Module was made for people I can't reach from the forum. These the infos I need: name of the shop, website, phone number, if it's a shop, a darkroom or a person, price of a roll of portra400 or Colorplus200 36exp and, if it's a shop, if it sell cameras, do prints/scans)

Once I receive it, I add on this Google Map page so that everyone can see it (you can find the link also at the end on the Google Module).
So far, I've added only the ones I know from my area (Italy).

I don't know if this can be useful or helpful. But if it is, please consider to share your place!

Last edited by gabro822; 08-27-2018 at 08:55 AM. Reason: added infos to send

IgorZ · 08-27-2018, 08:41 AM

That's a great idea. I was looking for some film this summer and had to ask the good people here

**roberrl** · 08-27-2018, 08:51 AM

Great idea, I'll add my local shop ASAP

gabro822 · 08-27-2018, 08:56 AM

Nice! I've edit my post: if you prefer (in the case of multiple shops) you can send me a PM or even post here!

yucafrita · 08-27-2018, 09:08 AM

Nice idea. I added one in Lima, Peru. Just wondered, if the place already can be found on Google maps, wouldnt it help if the link could be provided as well in the module?

**MossyRocks** · 08-27-2018, 09:11 AM

Sounds great. I will see about adding info for places around me.

gabro822 · 08-27-2018, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by yucafrita

Nice idea. I added one in Lima, Peru. Just wondered, if the place already can be found on Google maps, wouldnt it help if the link could be provided as well in the module?

You mean to add the Google page of your shop? You can do in the last field of the Module "more info" and I will add to the pin point on the map. You can post here insteat of making a new Module.

I've add all your entries so far, thank you!

aaacb · 08-27-2018, 12:07 PM

I'll add the few I know later today.

At least all camera stores that I've seen in person have at least hp5 or tri-x and kodak gold or superia, but more often higher end options too.

gabro822 · 08-27-2018, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by aaacb

I'll add the few I know later today.

At least all camera stores that I've seen in person have at least hp5 or tri-x and kodak gold or superia, but more often higher end options too.

Thank you!

Yes, I've mentioned Portra or Colorplus because here small shops have just cheap film.

You can add the film you want, because if someone is searching that particular film, he/she have already an idea of the range price.

It is just as an additional criteria to choose between shops. Actually not mandatory, but I thought it would be nice to have an idea.

leekil · 08-27-2018, 12:40 PM - **1 Like**

Related:

The Emulsive Global Film Lab Map

gabro822 · 08-27-2018, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by leekil

Related:

The Emulsive Global Film Lab Map

Wow I didn't found it before, thank you! This is actually great!

nparsons13 · 08-27-2018, 03:52 PM

Great idea! I added two for Orlando, Florida, USA.

aaacb · 08-27-2018, 05:09 PM

I submitted the shop I currently use to develop. Did you pick these emulsions as representative, or because in Italy portra and colorplus (I like it a lot btw) are about the same price? Here it's about $4 for color plus and $7.5 for portra 400 (160 is a little less)

gabro822 · 08-28-2018, 01:32 AM

Originally posted by aaacb

I submitted the shop I currently use to develop. Did you pick these emulsions as representative, or because in Italy portra and colorplus (I like it a lot btw) are about the same price? Here it's about $4 for color plus and $7.5 for portra 400 (160 is a little less)

I picked them because in Italy they are the most common film you can find in shops, representing the cheap and expensive category. Price usually are for ColorPlus 4€ and for Portra 8-10€

Thank you for your entries, I've added a few on the map!

08-27-2018, 08:34 AM - 2 Likes	#1
gabro822 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Milan Photos: Gallery Posts: 339	Film shops around the world Hi! I had the idea of collect on a single Map all the Film shops around the world. This, after finishing my rolls a bit too early this summer... I realized that a simple Google search can not provide always good result and above all, the advice of a local person could be really precious about quality, speed of developing, or if the shop is no more there (what happened to me). I made this Google Module where you can fill the infos about your favourite shop, the one near you, or just the one you found for the first time this year. (if you prefer, you can send me a private message, or even post the infos here. Module was made for people I can't reach from the forum. These the infos I need: name of the shop, website, phone number, if it's a shop, a darkroom or a person, price of a roll of portra400 or Colorplus200 36exp and, if it's a shop, if it sell cameras, do prints/scans) Once I receive it, I add on this Google Map page so that everyone can see it (you can find the link also at the end on the Google Module). So far, I've added only the ones I know from my area (Italy). I don't know if this can be useful or helpful. But if it is, please consider to share your place! Last edited by gabro822; 08-27-2018 at 08:55 AM. Reason: added infos to send

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08-27-2018, 08:41 AM	#2
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	That's a great idea. I was looking for some film this summer and had to ask the good people here

08-27-2018, 08:51 AM	#3
roberrl Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oxford, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 345	Great idea, I'll add my local shop ASAP

08-27-2018, 08:56 AM	#4
gabro822 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Milan Photos: Gallery Posts: 339 Original Poster	Nice! I've edit my post: if you prefer (in the case of multiple shops) you can send me a PM or even post here!

08-27-2018, 09:08 AM	#5
yucafrita Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 459	Nice idea. I added one in Lima, Peru. Just wondered, if the place already can be found on Google maps, wouldnt it help if the link could be provided as well in the module?

08-27-2018, 09:11 AM	#6
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	Sounds great. I will see about adding info for places around me.

08-27-2018, 09:18 AM	#7
gabro822 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Milan Photos: Gallery Posts: 339 Original Poster	Originally posted by yucafrita Nice idea. I added one in Lima, Peru. Just wondered, if the place already can be found on Google maps, wouldnt it help if the link could be provided as well in the module? You mean to add the Google page of your shop? You can do in the last field of the Module "more info" and I will add to the pin point on the map. You can post here insteat of making a new Module. I've add all your entries so far, thank you!

08-27-2018, 12:07 PM	#8
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,725	I'll add the few I know later today. At least all camera stores that I've seen in person have at least hp5 or tri-x and kodak gold or superia, but more often higher end options too.

08-27-2018, 12:24 PM	#9
gabro822 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Milan Photos: Gallery Posts: 339 Original Poster	Originally posted by aaacb I'll add the few I know later today. At least all camera stores that I've seen in person have at least hp5 or tri-x and kodak gold or superia, but more often higher end options too. Thank you! Yes, I've mentioned Portra or Colorplus because here small shops have just cheap film. You can add the film you want, because if someone is searching that particular film, he/she have already an idea of the range price. It is just as an additional criteria to choose between shops. Actually not mandatory, but I thought it would be nice to have an idea.

08-27-2018, 12:40 PM - 1 Like	#10
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	Related: The Emulsive Global Film Lab Map

08-27-2018, 01:01 PM	#11
gabro822 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Milan Photos: Gallery Posts: 339 Original Poster	Originally posted by leekil Related: The Emulsive Global Film Lab Map Wow I didn't found it before, thank you! This is actually great!

08-27-2018, 03:52 PM	#12
nparsons13 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 258	Great idea! I added two for Orlando, Florida, USA.

08-27-2018, 05:09 PM	#13
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,725	I submitted the shop I currently use to develop. Did you pick these emulsions as representative, or because in Italy portra and colorplus (I like it a lot btw) are about the same price? Here it's about $4 for color plus and $7.5 for portra 400 (160 is a little less)

08-28-2018, 01:32 AM	#14
gabro822 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Milan Photos: Gallery Posts: 339 Original Poster	Originally posted by aaacb I submitted the shop I currently use to develop. Did you pick these emulsions as representative, or because in Italy portra and colorplus (I like it a lot btw) are about the same price? Here it's about $4 for color plus and $7.5 for portra 400 (160 is a little less) I picked them because in Italy they are the most common film you can find in shops, representing the cheap and expensive category. Price usually are for ColorPlus 4€ and for Portra 8-10€ Thank you for your entries, I've added a few on the map!