Seattle film works.
Jun 25, 2012 13:05:44 #
Hello
Are you asking about RGB in Hollywood Ca. You get slides, Film, Prints. They came in a box after processing with a replacement roll of film. I know they went out of business some years back I sure loved that product. I think digital killed it off.
Are you asking about RGB in Hollywood Ca. You get slides, Film, Prints. They came in a box after processing with a replacement roll of film. I know they went out of business some years back I sure loved that product. I think digital killed it off.
jarneyd wrote:
Anyone remember this old movie film re wound into 35mm containers? My son got a few rolls from his Aunt and I didn't realize he put in the underwater camera we took to Aruba. So now the dilemma, Who can process it? It may be to old to even capture a decent image but I gotta try. Thanks in advance
Jun 25, 2012 14:08:29 #
Dug up some old stuff on SFW
I had some old canisters
Now I remember, I got slides, prints, and a floppy disk
Even still have a couple mailers
Notice that's a floppy, remember those?
Jun 25, 2012 14:16:46 #
I used them a few times. I don't recall how grainy they were though; I've read other people complain that the film was trash (that it was too grainy). I don't recall being unhappy with it though.
As I understanding, it's not C-41 processing, but instead SFW-XL is the label it's processing was given. Upon further review, this was just their repackaging of the processing, and that this film is really a movie film and it's processing; ECN-2.
I have read that ECN-2 is really just C-41, except that there's an extra backing on the film that if run through C-41, isn't quite removed and will leave the film with a blue-ish tint. In addition, this film supposedly gums up the chemicals used in standard C-41, so most labs wont touch it for this reason.
As I understanding, it's not C-41 processing, but instead SFW-XL is the label it's processing was given. Upon further review, this was just their repackaging of the processing, and that this film is really a movie film and it's processing; ECN-2.
I have read that ECN-2 is really just C-41, except that there's an extra backing on the film that if run through C-41, isn't quite removed and will leave the film with a blue-ish tint. In addition, this film supposedly gums up the chemicals used in standard C-41, so most labs wont touch it for this reason.
Jun 25, 2012 14:39:28 #
rayford2
Loc: New Bethlehem, PA
jarneyd wrote:
Anyone remember this old movie film re wound into 35mm containers? My son got a few rolls from his Aunt and I didn't realize he put in the underwater camera we took to Aruba. So now the dilemma, Who can process it? It may be to old to even capture a decent image but I gotta try. Thanks in advance
Years ago, when SFW was marketing this respooled movie film, there were quite a few published comments about it. None of the comments were particularly favorable. Apparently professional cinematography used different parameters than still photography did, resulting in colors not being comparable to film made specifically for still photography. SFW offered 2 (or more) types of this respooled film; I don't remember exactly what the differences were since I got turned off after reading the reviews.
Unless there was something important on that exposed roll I don't know if you'd want to invest $36 +s&h to see if anything shows up or not. Being as old as it is, be prepared for a disappointment.
Jun 25, 2012 14:52:20 #
rayford2 wrote:
don't know if you'd want to invest $36 +s&h to see if anything shows up or not. Being as old as it is, be prepared for a disappointment.
No need to pay that much. I posted a place that processes for a reasonable price. and I think someone else also posted another lab that also processes for a reasonable price.
Jun 25, 2012 14:56:38 #
rayford2 wrote:
quote=jarneyd Anyone remember this old movie fil... (show quote)
I guess you folks just don't read the posts on here
Swan gets $10.99 per roll
http://www.swanphotolabs.com/swan08/pdf/photoworks_color_mailer_dp_35mm_form.pdf
Jun 25, 2012 14:57:25 #
Bob.J wrote:
I guess you folks just don't read the posts on here
Swan gets $10.99 per roll
http://www.swanphotolabs.com/swan08/pdf/photoworks_color_mailer_dp_35mm_form.pdf
I guess you folks just don't read the posts on here
Swan gets $10.99 per roll
http://www.swanphotolabs.com/swan08/pdf/photoworks_color_mailer_dp_35mm_form.pdf
And the company I posted does it for even less than that.
Jun 25, 2012 15:08:40 #
les_stockton wrote:
And the company I posted does it for even less than that.
Bob.J wrote:
I guess you folks just don't read the posts on here
Swan gets $10.99 per roll
http://www.swanphotolabs.com/swan08/pdf/photoworks_color_mailer_dp_35mm_form.pdf
I guess you folks just don't read the posts on here
Swan gets $10.99 per roll
http://www.swanphotolabs.com/swan08/pdf/photoworks_color_mailer_dp_35mm_form.pdf
And the company I posted does it for even less than that.
Too bad they don't have a web site or answer their phone, I just called them
No Answer
P.S. Swan sends you a free replacement roll of film (if you still have a working film camera)
Jun 25, 2012 15:19:40 #
They do have a website, and they will get back to you if you e-mail them. I did so and they got back to me within a day.
They quoted me $9.55 for processing a roll of film and providing prints.
doubleexposureltd@gmail.com
They quoted me $9.55 for processing a roll of film and providing prints.
doubleexposureltd@gmail.com
Jun 25, 2012 15:29:03 #
bikinkawboy
Loc: north central Missouri
Finally, SFW was the only outfit I dealt with. Apparently Wal Mart's processor ran film through some kind of automated machine and too often the result was an overexposed photo that wasn't fit for lining the bottom of a bird cage. What I liked about SFW was that I could get slides alone or slides as well as prints and negatives. It offered a lot of flexibility. I never really had an issue with quality and in latter years the film was all from Italy or Germany. I'd take mailers along on motorcycle trips and I'd mail film along the way. That way I often had pictures waiting for me when I got home. I don't know about the longevity of the slides though. I couldn't complain about the color rendition though.
Jun 26, 2012 00:19:28 #
jarneyd
Loc: New England
Hey thanks for all the replies. I will contact swan or the other co and send it out to see what happens.
Jun 27, 2012 08:34:07 #
rayford2
Loc: New Bethlehem, PA
jarneyd wrote:
Hey thanks for all the replies. I will contact swan or the other co and send it out to see what happens.
Maybe post a few of them for us to see?
Jun 27, 2012 08:34:24 #
rayford2
Loc: New Bethlehem, PA
jarneyd wrote:
Hey thanks for all the replies. I will contact swan or the other co and send it out to see what happens.
Maybe post a few of them for us to see?
Oct 27, 2012 00:58:45 #
Oct 27, 2012 08:56:41 #
Festina Lente wrote:
I used to use this film and Seattle Film Works for years. A most regettable decision. All of my 35mm slides are rapidly fading, a product of the film's lack of stability and sloppy chemistry by SFW. My Fuji and Kodak slides are as good as they day they were developed. All were stored properly and side-by-side.
I would question whether the quality of the undeveloped film (even if it was stored in a freezer) would be worth paying a premium to have it developed today.
I would question whether the quality of the undeveloped film (even if it was stored in a freezer) would be worth paying a premium to have it developed today.
I only used them for a month or two, and happily only for subjects that were not that important....
The first batch of prints I received back from them, faded in less than those two months; the other batches followed suit....
I haven't looked at the processed film yet, afraid what I'll find...
EstherP
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