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Nov 28, 2019 19:32:35   #
Cfa113
 
digit-up wrote:
Anyone have a good source for 35mm film?I just obtained a near mint Pentax spotmatic, just like the one I bought while serving in Vietnam in 1968. Now I just need to come up with a place that will sell me film, develop & print same. There isn’t a “film- shooters section to the Hogg , is there? I would appreciate any advice and recommendations. Thanks......RJM

Amazon for b&w

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Nov 28, 2019 19:37:36   #
Cfa113
 
TheDarkroom does good printing. I get the negatives only and digitize them myself until I can get my developer back in service.

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Nov 28, 2019 19:50:26   #
no12mo
 
digit-up wrote:
I most often buy everything from B&H, but how about development & printing? RJM


thedarkroom.com

Excellent development choices. They return the negs (drug stores do not) and they use drum scanning with 3 levels of resolution. Best choice in my experience

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Nov 28, 2019 19:53:15   #
no12mo
 
digit-up wrote:
So...if I buy film, shoot film and have it processed somewhere , will I get a dvd or some digital medium that I can then PRINT at home on my personal photo printer?Is that the usual? I don’t mind that, and maybe if I wanted larger prints, I could go to SAMS or COSTCO or somewhere where that is done? What kind of film do I need to buy for this approach to ultimately be able to print my own ? Print film, slide film or what??....RJM


You do with The Darkroom. Just check the right boxes

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Nov 28, 2019 19:54:35   #
no12mo
 
digit-up wrote:
So...if I buy film, shoot film and have it processed somewhere , will I get a dvd or some digital medium that I can then PRINT at home on my personal photo printer?Is that the usual? I don’t mind that, and maybe if I wanted larger prints, I could go to SAMS or COSTCO or somewhere where that is done? What kind of film do I need to buy for this approach to ultimately be able to print my own ? Print film, slide film or what??....RJM


You may NOT get the negs back. Check first...!!!

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Nov 28, 2019 19:58:20   #
no12mo
 


I'm going to sound like a broken record: they may not return the negs.. Check first!!!!

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Nov 28, 2019 20:13:41   #
no12mo
 
amfoto1 wrote:
You CAN get digital files on a DVD... but they won't be all that great when doing "cheap" processing at places like Sams and Costco. Their digitized files are pretty low resolution and not good enough for much more than 4x6" or maybe 5x7" print. Still, that might be all you need for "proofing". Then if you get a few images that you'd like to print larger, you can either have a pro lab do a high resolution scan (if only a few, since it's pricey)... Or you can buy a film scanner and do much higher resolution scans yourself (if you end up doing a lot of them and plan to do more in the future).

You'll have the easiest time getting "C41" color negative and chromogenic B&W film processed. Both can be usually be locally processed and low rez digitized quickly and cheaply by "consumer" grade labs. Note: lab prints from chromogenic B&W film tend to be low contrast and "flat" looking... but it scans and digitizes better than silver-based B&W films, particularly if you ever want high resolution scans of images to work with and print yourself with your computer and inkjet. Last time I looked, there was only one chromogenic B&W film commonly available, an Ilford product (ISO 400, "HP5"?). There is a larger selection of color neg films.

Slide processing can still be done, too, but there are fewer places doing it. Most likely you'll have to send it somewhere for processing. You usually don't get scans with slide processing, so will need a means of viewing them. You can have high rez scans done of select images later by a pro lab, if you wish. Or, if planning to scan a lot of images now or in the future, purchase a film scanner and do them yourself.

The good news is that high resolution dedicated film scanners have gotten faster, a lot easier to use and come way down in price.... There are Plustek and Pacific Image models with 7200 ppi to 10,000 ppi resolution available for under $500. In some cases, they're even bundled with excellent Silverfast AI Studio software... the best-in-the-business scanning s'ware that usually costs $400-$450 when sold separately. (My Nikon 4000 ED film scanner is very good, but only 4000 ppi and cost over $1500 twenty years ago! And that's without Silverfast AI Studio, the version for the 4000 ED costs $450! I've been using Vuescan with it instead, which is pretty good and a lot cheaper, around $80.)

Silver-based B&W film processing is the most difficult to out-source, but by far the easiest to process yourself. You don't even need a darkroom, if you can learn to thread the roll of film onto a spool by touch, inside a film changing bag. Silver-based B&W film is difficult to scan to digital though. For high quality results, it's often best to make a traditional darkroom enlargement first, and then scan that on a high resolution flatbed scanner.
You CAN get digital files on a DVD... but they won... (show quote)


The Darkroom uses drum scanning. The best kind of scanning there is. They offer three levels of resolution. The middle level will allow you to see the grain on low grain film such s Portra Professional. It's not worth the bother to try to use a bed scanner with this feature available plus they put the results up on the cloud AND send you a DVD or a thumb drive if you choose the top level of resolution 'cause those files are HUGE. I'd offer to put up a file but I don't know how to put up high resolution on a reply

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Nov 28, 2019 20:26:36   #
no12mo
 
Scruples wrote:
I wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.

Thank you for your Service.

As a die-hard New Yorker, my favorite store is B and H Photo. I have never been disappointed with their service. They have many versions of film available, especially PORTRA and Ilford films. But, they don't process to my knowledge.

I usually use a local store in Brooklyn to do a great deal of processing. But this may present a problem for you.
For film processing, you could frequent a drug store like Walgreen's or Rite Aid.
Perhaps buy a roll, shoot some test photographs and see how they process the film and if they perform to your liking.

Happy Shooting!
I wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. ... (show quote)


They don't return the negatives!!! And their scans are really BAD... Everyone has been suggesting The Darkroom.

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Nov 28, 2019 20:53:27   #
Cfa113
 
Do not use Walgreens. I gave them a 24 frame roll of color film that I found in a camera (but not ancient). They sent me back 4 bad prints and trashed the negs. I do not know if the old negs could have been worked with or not. Not happy about that.

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Nov 28, 2019 21:00:11   #
nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY
 
digit-up wrote:
Anyone have a good source for 35mm film?I just obtained a near mint Pentax spotmatic, just like the one I bought while serving in Vietnam in 1968. Now I just need to come up with a place that will sell me film, develop & print same. There isn’t a “film- shooters section to the Hogg , is there? I would appreciate any advice and recommendations. Thanks......RJM


All the well-known photo dealers sell a variety of film. B&H, Adorama, Roberts Photo, lots more.

Any long-time photo dealers at all where you live? Ask them if they do processing, or can give you names.

Here are some I have in my files....

https://www.dalelabs.com/order35mm.html

https://thedarkroom.com/product/film-developing/?gclid=CPazkZrDprsCFecRMwodOSAAQA

https://oldschoolphotolab.com

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Nov 28, 2019 21:12:46   #
Homesinaz4u
 
I get my film from B&H and have my film developed and scanned at thedarkroom.com. They will even send you postage paid mailers. I pay $15 for developing and enhanced scans plus they email you your scans as well. They have 3 choices of size of scans. My cost is for 120 film but I think 35mm is about the same, not sure. Welcome back to film!

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Nov 28, 2019 21:26:33   #
drmike99 Loc: Fairfield Connecticut
 
Homesinaz4u wrote:
I get my film from B&H and have my film developed and scanned at thedarkroom.com. They will even send you postage paid mailers. I pay $15 for developing and enhanced scans plus they email you your scans as well. They have 3 choices of size of scans. My cost is for 120 film but I think 35mm is about the same, not sure. Welcome back to film!

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Nov 28, 2019 21:35:07   #
smussler Loc: Land O Lakes, FL - Formerly Miller Place, NY
 
Cametta camera processes film.
They are on Long Island.
https://www.cameta.com/lab-film.cfm

I bought my camera from them and noticed that they did film processing. I was surprised.
Just looked at their site - many options there.

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Nov 29, 2019 07:42:33   #
WillieM Loc: Long Island, NY
 
I use B&H for film. Darkroom for processing. They give very good service and return negatives, prints, and disc.

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Nov 29, 2019 07:55:02   #
BigWahoo Loc: Kentucky
 
digit-up wrote:
Anyone have a good source for 35mm film?I just obtained a near mint Pentax spotmatic, just like the one I bought while serving in Vietnam in 1968. Now I just need to come up with a place that will sell me film, develop & print same. There isn’t a “film- shooters section to the Hogg , is there? I would appreciate any advice and recommendations. Thanks......RJM


https://statefilmlab.com/

I have no affiliation with them.

From their site:

State Film Lab began with a vision of taking the film negative back to its original state. Film has an unmatched, internal beauty. With this in mind, we work to provide pure film scans that are true to the light and tonality of your exposure. We believe that film is for everyone. In a digital world, our mission is to preserve the analog process and keep film in the hands of photographers everywhere.

We are small team based in Louisivlle, KY and we work with photographers across the country. We began building State Film Lab in the fall of 2012. Rather than rushing to launch, we took a slow approach to building the lab to ensure we were doing things right. We officially launched in January 2014. As we all know, film can be challenging because you have one chance to get it right. This goes for the photographer and the lab. We care about your film just as much as you do, so we are always checking and balancing our processes to make sure you get the service you deserve.

We love meeting photographers and talking shop. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to film, let's start a conversation and find out how we can support your film journey.

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