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150 rolls of 35mm film to develop - where?

NeilCerulloNeilCerullo Registered Users Posts: 5 Beginner grinner
edited May 25, 2012 in Digital Darkroom
This isn't exactly gear, but it's certainly equipment nonetheless.

Anyways, I have about 150 rolls of 35mm film all fresh from my most recent trip.
It's a mix of color and B&W - C-41 - CR-56 - E-6
I've read mixed reviews about where to send bulk film for developing.

I thought I'd try me luck here, so please don't hesitate to advise or chime in.

What I'm looking for:
1) 5x7 prints (or close to it)
2) CD's or any medium - even hosting - of the images
3) consistent and good quality

Truly appreciated and thanks,
-neil

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    ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 23,848 moderator
    edited May 25, 2012
    If you think that you may have commercially sellable images I highly recommend using a professional lab to do the initial processing. Cheap processing labs tend to stretch their chemical replenishment cycles and may not clean their rollers as often. Both can lead to damaged film. (Improper processing can shift tones or even destroy film. A long scratch from dirty rollers is similarly destructive.)

    I recommend marking each roll of film with a "do not cut negatives" where appropriate. (Slide film should be mounted.) This reduces handling errors and makes it easier later to cut the strips as you need.

    For scanning, you need to stipulate the resolution, bit depth and file type you wish for delivery. Again, for commercial images I recommend a high resolution, 16 bits and TIFF.

    Burrell Imaging still does some film processing, but I'm not sure if they handle everything you have or wish to have done. They will probably have recommendations for what they don't process themselves. They are a "Pro" lab, so be prepared to answer questions.

    http://burrellimaging.com/burrellimaging.php

    Miller's is another professional lab that I have used on occasion:

    http://www.millerslab.com

    For scanning, I believe that a number of our users like:

    http://www.scancafe.com/services/negative-scanning?cid=GOOG&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SBUS__Scan__NOSET&utm_content=Negative+Scan&template=1&SR=sr3_110910459_go&gclid=CMikqZLRm7ACFeUBQAodACj8WQ

    When you finish with processing and scanning, I think you will come to see the economies and safety of digital photography and how a good digital-SLR body can save money. thumb.gif
    ziggy53
    Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
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    ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 23,848 moderator
    edited May 25, 2012
    I moved this to the Digital Darkroom for the best match.

    Carry on.
    ziggy53
    Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
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    NeilCerulloNeilCerullo Registered Users Posts: 5 Beginner grinner
    edited May 25, 2012
    ziggy53 wrote: »
    If you think that you may have commercially sellable images I highly recommend using a professional lab to do the initial processing. Cheap processing labs tend to stretch their chemical replenishment cycles and may not clean their rollers as often. Both can lead to damaged film. (Improper processing can shift tones or even destroy film. A long scratch from dirty rollers is similarly destructive.)

    I recommend marking each roll of film with a "do not cut negatives" where appropriate. (Slide film should be mounted.) This reduces handling errors and makes it easier later to cut the strips as you need.

    For scanning, you need to stipulate the resolution, bit depth and file type you wish for delivery. Again, for commercial images I recommend a high resolution, 16 bits and TIFF.

    Burrell Imaging still does some film processing, but I'm not sure if they handle everything you have or wish to have done. They will probably have recommendations for what they don't process themselves. They are a "Pro" lab, so be prepared to answer questions.

    http://burrellimaging.com/burrellimaging.php

    Miller's is another professional lab that I have used on occasion:

    http://www.millerslab.com

    For scanning, I believe that a number of our users like:

    http://www.scancafe.com/services/negative-scanning?cid=GOOG&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SBUS__Scan__NOSET&utm_content=Negative+Scan&template=1&SR=sr3_110910459_go&gclid=CMikqZLRm7ACFeUBQAodACj8WQ

    When you finish with processing and scanning, I think you will come to see the economies and safety of digital photography and how a good digital-SLR body can save money. thumb.gif

    fabulous reply indeed, much appreciated.
    regardless of cost or hassle, there will always be times when i shoot film.
    i never leave my EOS 1V nor AE-1 behind when traveling.
    i shoot with a 7D right now. putting my pennies down for a 5Diii in a couple weeks XD

    excellent tips also, thank you. ill have come back here with my experience and results after i get back to the US and ship this stuff out.
    thanks again!
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    OverfocusedOverfocused Registered Users Posts: 1,068 Major grins
    edited May 25, 2012
    I vouch for Burrell, at least for the stuff they can process. They're just down the road from me. Great lab, great staff, great turnaround time!
    www.overfocused.com
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