B&W 120 Film Processing
Jan 30, 2017 06:28:21 #
I am looking for a reliable B&W 120 film processing lab. Since I am unable to find one in my area, it will need to be an online lab.
All recommendations wil be greatly appreciated.
Michael
All recommendations wil be greatly appreciated.
Michael
Jan 30, 2017 06:31:31 #
Tempe Imaging Center http://www.tempecamera.biz
--Bob
--Bob
mleuck wrote:
I am looking for a reliable B&W 120 film processing lab. Since I am unable to find one in my area, it will need to be an online lab.
All recommendations wil be greatly appreciated.
Michael
All recommendations wil be greatly appreciated.
Michael
Jan 30, 2017 07:03:45 #
Jan 30, 2017 07:12:55 #
mleuck wrote:
I am looking for a reliable B&W 120 film processing lab. Since I am unable to find one in my area, it will need to be an online lab.
All recommendations wil be greatly appreciated.
Michael
All recommendations wil be greatly appreciated.
Michael
Dwayne's in Kansas... They Still Process 35mm, Color, B&W, APS Cartridges, Even The Old Disk, & Super 8, & what I Heard...Kodakchrome.
So Look up Dwayne's in Kansas
WWW.Dwayne's Photo.com
74images
Jan 30, 2017 07:29:34 #
74images wrote:
Dwayne's in Kansas... They Still Process 35mm, Color, B&W, APS Cartridges, Even The Old Disk, & Super 8, & what I Heard...Kodakchrome.
So Look up Dwayne's in Kansas
WWW.Dwayne's Photo.com
74images
So Look up Dwayne's in Kansas
WWW.Dwayne's Photo.com
74images
Dwayne's was the last lab in the world to process Kodachrome as color slides, but they stopped a few years ago. I've read that you can get it processed as black & white at a custom lab...not sure which.
mleuck- if this is going to be a regular thing, have you considered doing it yourself? Not that hard to do.
Jan 30, 2017 07:33:42 #
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I have used Colourworks in Wilmington, DE and they are very good. I rarely send black and white out anymore because their is too much variation from lab to lab. DIY with an old Nikor tank and a changing bag (no darkroom); have done countless rolls that way and never ruined any.
Jan 30, 2017 12:08:43 #
RAFriedman wrote:
I have used Colourworks in Wilmington, DE and they are very good. I rarely send black and white out anymore because their is too much variation from lab to lab. DIY with an old Nikor tank and a changing bag (no darkroom); have done countless rolls that way and never ruined any.
I would like to develop my own. It has been a long time since I did developing. Are there good sources (online) for chemicals, tanks, etc?
Jan 30, 2017 12:31:51 #
mleuck wrote:
I would like to develop my own. It has been a long time since I did developing. Are there good sources (online) for chemicals, tanks, etc?
http://www.freestylephoto.biz/
Ever do it before?
Loading the reel takes some practice, but plastic reels are easier for beginners to load than stainless steel.
For loading the reels, you need to do it in the dark.
Changing bags work but an inside closet at night should be fine if you block the gap at the bottom of the door.
Lots of videos HERE
Jan 30, 2017 12:58:34 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
http://www.freestylephoto.biz/
Ever do it before?
Loading the reel takes some practice, but plastic reels are easier for beginners to load than stainless steel.
Ever do it before?
Loading the reel takes some practice, but plastic reels are easier for beginners to load than stainless steel.
Yes, I developed a lot of film from the early 70s through about 1999. Then, though I said I would not, I went digital. I unboxed my Mamiya RB 67 and know I have the itch again. Is D-76 still the recommended developer for TRI-X?
Jan 30, 2017 13:00:38 #
mleuck wrote:
Yes, I developed a lot of film from the early 70s through about 1999. Then, though I said I would not, I went digital. I unboxed my Mamiya RB 67 and know I have the itch again. Is D-76 still the recommended developer for TRI-X?
One of my favorite combos back in the day.
I used HC-110 at the newspaper and the university where I later worked.
Others may have different opinions/better options; I haven't processed film in probably 10 years.
For you, loading the reel should be like riding a bike.
I preferred stainless- didn't have to wait until it was dry to do another run.
B&H has a bunch of stuff https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/browse/Darkroom-Equipment/ci/4942/N/4288586562
Jealous of you with an RB.
Loved mine to death.
Regret selling it now but it helped me get my first digital.
Cheers!
Jan 30, 2017 13:16:36 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
One of my favorite combos back in the day. br I us... (show quote)
Yes, stainless is the way to go. I love the RB even as heavy as it is. I see many on ebay at a very reasonable price. Most are from Japan, but to me, that is a plus. They are well taken care of. Thank you for all the links and info. I appreciate it verty much. I just ordered some film, so here I go, backwards! Feels very exciting!
Jan 30, 2017 13:20:31 #
mleuck wrote:
Yes, stainless is the way to go. I love the RB even as heavy as it is. I see many on ebay at a very reasonable price. Most are from Japan, but to me, that is a plus. They are well taken care of. Thank you for all the links and info. I appreciate it verty much. I just ordered some film, so here I go, backwards! Feels very exciting!
Another photog and I use to shoot high school football with our RB's at the daily we worked for back in the '70's.
Zone focus, and shoot when the play got into the zone.
We could use flash back then. Had a Braun RL-515.
Blew away anything 35mm would do- technically at least.
When it was printed in the paper, you couldn't see the threads on the uniform that we saw on the print we gave them, but it was fun showing it off to the other photogs.
Just needed 2 good images per game and we usually hit at least 2 games each in one night.
Jan 30, 2017 13:24:19 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Another photog and I use to shoot high school football with our RB's for the daily we worked for back in the '70's.
Zone focus, and shoot when the play got into the zone.
We could use flash back then. Had a Braun RL-515.
Blew away anything 35mm would do- technically at least.
Zone focus, and shoot when the play got into the zone.
We could use flash back then. Had a Braun RL-515.
Blew away anything 35mm would do- technically at least.
Wow! Using the RB for football took a special skill and strength! But, you are right, far better than the 35mm
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