Douglasco Posted December 29, 2008 Share #1 Posted December 29, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I droped my fp4 film in to the chemist two weeks ago to get it developed, they told me it would take about two weeks before I would get the pictures back. I asked if the had my film back and yes it was all done for me. when I asked how much she said only £29.83 The reason it was so dear was that they had to send it to Germany to get it developed. they still have my photos at the moment I told the chemist to keep them untill the price comes down. three weeks before when they processed my B/W film it was only £8.00 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wizard Posted December 29, 2008 Share #2 Posted December 29, 2008 This is ridiculous. There's got to be a lab left in the UK that develops films for a reasonable price. Here in Germany I pay roughly 5 Euro to have a colour slide film processed by a high quality lab, but prices start from as low as 1 Euro if you use one of the big labs (and quality is usually very good, too). Almost 30 quid for processing a B&W film is unheard of (although I understand that does include the prints, too). Cheers, Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 29, 2008 Share #3 Posted December 29, 2008 Did they explain why the price had changed so much in 3 weeks? Or was the other film C41 process? If it was just standard process and print to 6x4 then yes the price is silly and you should speak to their manager or whatever. Andy, there are plenty of UK labs, including high st chains like Snappy Snaps who process traditional B&W film for sensible prices, and Ilford themselves offer a mail order processing service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted December 29, 2008 Share #4 Posted December 29, 2008 Douglas, It sounds like you need to learn how to do it yourself. It's easy-peasy and the cost to develop a roll - 50p max in chemicals. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglasco Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted December 29, 2008 Thats a good idea charlie I think I will look into it. I once developed my own slide film, but that was in the early eighties Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boy_lah Posted December 29, 2008 Share #6 Posted December 29, 2008 I've been looking for someone who does a decent job at a reasonable price too - since this is only a hobby for me. My search led me to these guys: Film and digital photo printing and darkroom services, online and by mail They're mail order. Turn around is very quick. So far very pleased with the results. Only downside is their cd scans are very small for the standard fee. Give them a try - mention Clinton sent you ; ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglasco Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted December 30, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Cheers Clinton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhulbert Posted December 31, 2008 Share #8 Posted December 31, 2008 Another vote for doing you own. It is not only way cheaper but it is actually quite fun and Ithink it can make you a better photog as you learn more about the whole process. And you really do not need a dark room. It is a changing bag, a tank, a couple reels and a couple chemicals and Bob's your uncle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 31, 2008 Share #9 Posted December 31, 2008 Indeed. I returned to processing my own B&W this year and now wonder why on earth I ever stopped. It's a doddle, takes no time at all and is far less hassle than going to a shop or relying on the post not to lose or damage your film! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglasco Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted December 31, 2008 Thats it guys I will get some devloping equipment in the new year and have a go myself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhulbert Posted December 31, 2008 Share #11 Posted December 31, 2008 Great. Don't hesitate to PM if you run into any problems. Just "google how to develop black and white" and read through a few of the results and you will all set. -- Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted December 31, 2008 Share #12 Posted December 31, 2008 There's a guide on the Ilford website... http://www.ilfordphoto.com/Webfiles/200629163442455.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted December 31, 2008 Share #13 Posted December 31, 2008 I paid eight quid for develop and scan only (no prints) of a roll of C41 colour film today Because there are fewer and fewer places to do this service, the prices can get pretty high. However, if you can persuade Tesco to do this, they will do it, with added scratches, for less than £2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Purling Posted December 31, 2008 Share #14 Posted December 31, 2008 I learnt to develope B&W about 1985. The first film I developed was of a train wreck, didn't want to mess that up. I still have the negs too. Fortepan 100 made in Hungary (not any more). I was taught how to do it, walked through developing that first film. Get a changing bag, then you can't lose the stuff. Practice on a length of scrap film till loading the spiral is instinctive. Getting the film on the spiral is the hardest bit for a newbie. At least you don't have to fight to get a polyeseter base film onto a spiral like Kodak Infra Red, Recording Film 2475 & Tech Pan was coated on. It makes loading my III look like a nursery game in comparison. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted December 31, 2008 Share #15 Posted December 31, 2008 There's nothing better than the experience of removing a roll of film from a spool and hanging up to dry (esp if it's E6 ) and seeing 36 lovely images all in a row. Except, maybe, holding your first born... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antistatic Posted January 1, 2009 Share #16 Posted January 1, 2009 There's nothing better than the experience of removing a roll of film from a spool and hanging up to dry (esp if it's E6 ) and seeing 36 lovely images all in a row. Except, maybe, holding your first born... So let me see if I've got this right. Life changing experiences in descending order: 1) Holding first born 2) Pulling developed film from a spool 3) Holding subsequent born Sounds about right to me (with apologies to my son) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 1, 2009 Share #17 Posted January 1, 2009 My daughter (Our second, and a member of this forum) might have something to say about this Processing your own film is not as good a life experience has seeing your children born. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglasco Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share #18 Posted January 1, 2009 Thanks for the link to the IIlford web site Steve, I will try and get all the gear in one go if poss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted January 1, 2009 Share #19 Posted January 1, 2009 Processing your own film is not as good a life experience has seeing your children born. However it has the advantage of not leaving the bathroom in quite as bad a state. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongrelnomad Posted January 2, 2009 Share #20 Posted January 2, 2009 Here in Israel it's about £10 for a process, scan (16Base) and index. Excellent quality too... Not bad value (although it was about £7 five months ago!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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