Processing Info
Ways to Order
Visit our Shop
You can order at our shop counter, meeting the staff who will process your film.
Drop Off 24/7
You can drop off films to our letterbox any time. Complete an order online and leave your name on the packaging.
Mail Order
Send your films to our address below, marked with your name. We'll process your film with the turnaround time selected on your order. Please note that we only send negatives/prints once each week.
Film Processing
How do we scan film?
To create digital images that truly capture to the qualities of film, we use a Noritsu HS1800 film scanner. This Noritsu is widely accepted as the ultimate lab scanner, with the best colour accuracy and image quality
How to we print?
To translate film colour and tones onto paper, we only use true photographic paper developed in chemistry.
All our prints are made using a Noritsu QSS-3502 wet lab printer.
How do we develop film?
Colour/C41
We develop color/C41 with our Fuji FP232B processor. We use Fuji chemistry.
Black and White
For Black and White film we have a Noritsu V30 with variable speed control. We use Ilford chemistry.
Turnaround Times for Film Processing
What is your fastest Turnaround Time?
We have a One Hour service to develop, and optionally scan and print from 35mm film, 120mm film and disposable cameras.
The One Hour service applies to both C41 colour and Black and White film.
What is your standard Turnaround Time?
Our standard turnaround is 3 work days. We also have an economy service, which is one week
Technical Questions
Which Film types and formats do you develop?
We develop (scan, and print from) C41 (Colour) and Black and White film in 35mm format (including disposable cameras), APS format, and 120mm format.
What resolutions are available from 35mm film?
Standard scans
These are high quality scans by a Noritsu scanner. The format is JPEG, with 3130x2075 pixels. Uncompressed file size is 6.45 Mb. Suitable for most purposes including printing up to 12 x 8 inches.
High Resolution
These are very high quality scans by a Noritsu scanner. The format is JPEG and pixel dimensions 6744x4492. Uncompressed file size is 30.42 Mb. Suitable for printing up to 16 x 12 inches or the limit from a 35mm negative.
High Resolution TIFF
These scans are very high quality 16 Bit TIFF scans with pixel dimensions 6744x4492. Ideal for editing.
What resolutions are available from 120mm film?
Standard scans
We no longer offer standard scans - instead we reduced the price of High Resolution scans.
High Resolution
These scans are very high quality scans by a Noritsu scanner. The format is JPEG with 6298 × 5028 pixels (based on a 6x7 negative). Uncompressed file size is 31.67 Mb.
High Resolution TIFF
These are scans are very high quality 16 Bit TIFF scans with 6298 × 5028 pixels (based on a 6x7 negative). Ideal for editing.
Do you scan half frame and panoramic 35mm images?
Yes, we can scan half frame as either two images in one, or as separate images. We can also scan all panoramic images. There is no additional cost.
Sale/Purchase of Film Cameras
Do you sell Film Cameras?
Yes! We have a selection recommended film cameras for sale.
Our in-house staff are both photographers and camera enthusiasts.
Can you test or repair my film camera?
We offer a repair service for film cameras
Do you Buy Film Cameras?
We buy film cameras if they are models in demand and in good working condition.