Processing Old 120 Film
Aug 30, 2020 14:42:48 #
dcearls
Loc: Long Island, NY
Stumbled across 2 rolls of old 120 film while going through my fathers things. I am assuming they were exposed but not developed ??? (Both are rolled and taped with the "exposed" tape). I assume they were not developed since it seems unlikely the negatives would be returned on the roll like this. They would most likely date back to the 1970's and I would be very curious to see what is on them.
I would be very interested in any information that anyone could provide on these as well as suggestions for where I might send them for processing.
1 is a Kodak E-Chrome X which is on a metal spool, the other is Kodak Tri-X Pan which is on a plastic spool.
Thanks in advance for any information
I would be very interested in any information that anyone could provide on these as well as suggestions for where I might send them for processing.
1 is a Kodak E-Chrome X which is on a metal spool, the other is Kodak Tri-X Pan which is on a plastic spool.
Thanks in advance for any information
Aug 30, 2020 15:01:12 #
Tri-x is black and white (negative) and Ektachrome is color slide film (positive).
Wish I could help with where to get them processed.
Hopefully someone may.
Wish I could help with where to get them processed.
Hopefully someone may.
Aug 30, 2020 15:43:09 #
rfmaude41
Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)
Longshadow wrote:
Tri-x is black and white (negative) and Ektachrome is color slide film (positive).
Wish I could help with where to get them processed.
Hopefully someone may.
Wish I could help with where to get them processed.
Hopefully someone may.
Here's a list of available processing labs, attached:
Aug 30, 2020 15:50:05 #
rfmaude41 wrote:
Here's a list of available processing labs, attached:
Thanks.
Maybe print it to a PDF which most people can easily view?
Aug 31, 2020 08:07:01 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
dcearls wrote:
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https://www.thecamerashop.com/imagecenter/slides.html
Aug 31, 2020 08:11:20 #
dcearls wrote:
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Most good labs handle Tri-X. Ektachrome X needs Process E4, which is very rarely used anywhere, now.
Aug 31, 2020 10:38:09 #
Ektachrome X was made roughly between 1963 and 1976. Even if you could find a lab that does E-4 processing, the chances of getting decent images are slim. On the other hand, you might have better luck with the Tri-X. Black and white film generally ages better than color film. There are many labs that process black and white film. Alternatively, you could do it yourself.
Aug 31, 2020 12:36:48 #
The Darkroom (in Southern California) processes 120 film. You may want to contact them directly to see if they can help you. I have used them for 35mm film seamlessly by mail (they send you the mailers for free and you can fill out the order form online, or by mail).
https://thedarkroom.com/product/120-film-developing/
https://thedarkroom.com/product/120-film-developing/
Aug 31, 2020 14:23:50 #
That roll of Ektacrhome looks to be older than the 70's, it may may require E3 or even E2 chemistry. I don't think E2 or E3 is still available but you may find a lab that can still process it.
Aug 31, 2020 14:36:47 #
I would offer to develop the Tri-X for you. However, there is a facility that specializes in old film development. They only charge if there are images after development. They also use successful processing for their database. https://www.filmrescue.com/
--Bob
--Bob
dcearls wrote:
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Aug 31, 2020 22:33:02 #
Photograpner53
Loc: Waynesboro, Pa
Contact B&H Photo in NYC. You can talk to them and if they cant help you they would probably know who would. Good luck.
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