chasgroh wrote:
...you do your own developing, right? I'm familiar with doing the act (classes long ago in journalism studies) but it's a time thing. Problem is, I can't find a lab around here that gives me a clean negative back so it's a whole lot of processing just to clean 'em up. It puts me off, and I have a nice functional Bronica...sigh, I guess I have to put in the time and do it myself if I want to enjoy film photography...
Some Walmarts process 120 roll film (your bronica?) If your local Walmart has contracts with Fujifilm ( fuji kiosk in the store photo dept)
Here's what I have been getting from two Walmart stores in Central Oregon for over 15 years, shooting Mamiya, Bronica, and now Fujifilm GSW690 (6X9 Cm)
Send out processing.
no shipping- film goes on Walmart truck and back from Fujifilm Professional Labs
no lost or bad film in 15 years.
Negs, transparencies, or prints
10 work day turnaround
No scanning... sorry
Have never paid over $10 for processing
get negs back even on print orders
Nobody in the Walmart store is involved, except to call me when returned.
Only Fuji Labs open and close the envelopes.
Pro results no thin negs
No help and can't answer questions in store. Most employees unaware of the "Send Out Only" program. However, it works! I just explored it until I knew the workings.
Again, has worked near flawlessly for me for 15 years at two Walmarts.
PM me if you have questions