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Mail in cheap 35mm processing
I'm new to photography and I am looking for a place to get my film developed
without having prints made. I have a 35mm film scanner so I do not need/want prints. Where I live in Washington there is not anywhere that will just develop the negatives. I've been taking a lot of pictures and if I have to pay for prints for every roll then it will be a huge waste since I'm going to scan them and then edit in photoshop. Does anyone know of a mail order lab that will process the negatives inexpensively? |
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citronzx wrote:
Where I live in Washington there is not anywhere that will just develop the negatives. Are you sure about that? Pretty well every grocery or drug store near me with a photo machine will process the negatives for something like $2.00 with no prints. |
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"James Robinson" wrote in message ... citronzx wrote: Where I live in Washington there is not anywhere that will just develop the negatives. Are you sure about that? Pretty well every grocery or drug store near me with a photo machine will process the negatives for something like $2.00 with no prints. Hmmmm, well I'll have to ask around. When I've inquired in the past I've been told that they can only do the things printed on the developing envelope. |
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citronzx wrote:
Pretty well every grocery or drug store near me with a photo machine will process the negatives for something like $2.00 with no prints. Hmmmm, well I'll have to ask around. When I've inquired in the past I've been told that they can only do the things printed on the developing envelope. You might have to talk to the manager of the photo section. I get negatives processed all the time, and even though it isn't on the envelope, they simply write "no prints" in the special instruction area, and charge me $1.99 for the service. I usually ask them not to cut the film, and do it myself, since they want to cut it shorter than I do. They can usually turn the rolls around in about 20 minutes when they aren't too busy. The only problem I've had is the manager once rolled up the film and stuck it in an old film case without putting on gloves, and I had to clean her fingerprints off when I got home. You'd think the manager would no better. |
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Mail in cheap 35mm processing
"citronzx" wrote in message ink.net... "James Robinson" wrote in message ... citronzx wrote: Where I live in Washington there is not anywhere that will just develop the negatives. Are you sure about that? Pretty well every grocery or drug store near me with a photo machine will process the negatives for something like $2.00 with no prints. Hmmmm, well I'll have to ask around. When I've inquired in the past I've been told that they can only do the things printed on the developing envelope. What stores are you going to get your film developed? I've now called around and some stores refuse and others want $4.50 a roll!! |
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Mail in cheap 35mm processing
citronzx wrote:
James Robinson wrote: Pretty well every grocery or drug store near me with a photo machine will process the negatives for something like $2.00 with no prints. What stores are you going to get your film developed? I've now called around and some stores refuse and others want $4.50 a roll!! I currently use a nearby grocery store, since I know the photo manager reasonably well, and know they keep their chemicals in good shape. I have previously used two local drug stores, and got about the same rate. I haven't tried the local Walmart, but I suspect they would do the same. It appears that some of the stores near you don't understand the issue. The additional negative processing makes it easier to keep the chemicals in their machines in balance. They should welcome the additional work. |
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Mail in cheap 35mm processing
"James Robinson" wrote in message ... citronzx wrote: James Robinson wrote: Pretty well every grocery or drug store near me with a photo machine will process the negatives for something like $2.00 with no prints. What stores are you going to get your film developed? I've now called around and some stores refuse and others want $4.50 a roll!! I currently use a nearby grocery store, since I know the photo manager reasonably well, and know they keep their chemicals in good shape. I have previously used two local drug stores, and got about the same rate. I haven't tried the local Walmart, but I suspect they would do the same. It appears that some of the stores near you don't understand the issue. The additional negative processing makes it easier to keep the chemicals in their machines in balance. They should welcome the additional work. Wal-Mart does them for 1.75 a roll. They also scratched the hell out of them. I guess you get what you pay for. |
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Mail in cheap 35mm processing
For a minimal investment you could do it yourself. You need only a changing
bag, a tank, some reels, a stable water bath and a thermometer. The chemicals are expendable. -- Michael Weinstein | "Never underestimate the power of stupid Nashua, NH | people in large groups." From: "citronzx" Organization: EarthLink Inc. -- http://www.EarthLink.net Newsgroups: rec.photo.film+labs Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 00:27:09 GMT Subject: Mail in cheap 35mm processing I'm new to photography and I am looking for a place to get my film developed without having prints made. I have a 35mm film scanner so I do not need/want prints. Where I live in Washington there is not anywhere that will just develop the negatives. I've been taking a lot of pictures and if I have to pay for prints for every roll then it will be a huge waste since I'm going to scan them and then edit in photoshop. Does anyone know of a mail order lab that will process the negatives inexpensively? |
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Where I live in Washington
Are you in Washington State, or Washington, DC? In the Washington, DC, area there are several FotoImage 1 HR labs that will develop only. I use their lab in Bel Air,MD. I usually have my film proofed, but they have developed only for me on occasion. They also develop all my monochrome film and do not make prints. They also make all my color exhibition prints and digitized posters. The telephone number of the Washington, DC, store is 202-785-1037, and they are located at 17th and M Streets. There are also 2 stores in Reston, 1 in Alexandria, 1 in Baltimore, 1 in Cockeysville, 1 at Burtonsville, 1 at Dulles Town Center, and the one at Bel Air that I use. Hope this helps. Best regards-- |
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