35mm film development in Singapore

[sobrietyanonymous]

Hi guys, I just got into film photography

I am quite sure there maybe threads about this already, but I do not seem to get what I want

Are there 35mm film developer labs in the east?

Many labs offer both scanning plus development like Grace photolab, hence is it worthwhile to buy my own film scanner, if yes which scanned do u recommend?

Thanks in advance!

 

[catchlights]

Hi guys, I just got into film photography

I am quite sure there maybe threads about this already, but I do not seem to get what I want

Are there 35mm film developer labs in the east?

Many labs offer both scanning plus development like Grace photolab, hence is it worthwhile to buy my own film scanner, if yes which scanned do u recommend?

Thanks in advance!

Yes you are right, there are many threads on where to process film and recommendation on film scanners.
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/medi...aces-film-devp-scanning-printing-offered.html


labs offer processing service are only getting lesser and lesser here, if you are film shooter, do support them to keep them going.

 

[artspraken]

For b&w, just do yourself.


For color, yes use lab. Use labs who can push

 

[sinned79]

for scanning... i do my own. using Epson V330.

 

[nightwolf75]

it's actually easier to do B&W yourself.

for C41, personally, i prefer fotohub cos it is near my place (and they have a number of branches across the island). other recommended shops by some CSers here is TripleD over at burlington square, or Kim Tian photo over at hong lim complex.

for E6.... eh.... unless you want to learn how to DIY, the only hope left in SG is our very own CSer Losheng who runs Analog Film Lab (https://www.facebook.com/analogfilmlab?fref=ts).... :thumbsup:

 

[impossibru]

I trust Uncle Mike (Triple D) with all my shots especially with C-41/BW because I'm so damn lazy to do it myself.

Most E-6 gets sent to HK because i frequently visit (if you ever need to develop can pass to me) and also I use DR5 for Scala/Fomapan.

If you're into 4x5 try coloursix in Hong Kong, iirc they do delivery so there shouldn't be a problem, but expect long turnaround times.

 

[NazgulKing]

Most of the ones I have tried, even Triple D, has scratches and whatever not. I have since resorted to an overseas development lab that has done my scans etc. very very well. There's still some dust, but relatively minor for the most part.

B&W? I do enough practical work and what not a day (I'm no paper pusher, lawyer, and what not), that it's a real pain to even contemplate doing stuff like keeping time etc. Worst still is the dust! So I just send my stuff to a lab to develop.

 

[t0tor0]

for E6.... eh.... unless you want to learn how to DIY, the only hope left in SG is our very own CSer Losheng who runs Analog Film Lab (https://www.facebook.com/analogfilmlab?fref=ts).... :thumbsup:

Does fotohub still develop E6 nowadays?

 

[NazgulKing]

Does fotohub still develop E6 nowadays?

No, they have given up on it.

 

[crispy12]

Any way to get Tetenal Colour Press kit in Singapore? None of the stores carry it, is it true that the only way is to order online?

NazgulKing, totally understand what you mean. Been shooting more digital lately as such...

 

[Yoricko]

For B&W films, DIY. Get a used/new kit and a flatbed scanner with transparency mode for scanning film.

Quality would be a lot better compared if you were to get the film processed at a lab. The only issue is, time.

 

[sobrietyanonymous]

dont mind i ask. i know a lot of resources about this, but i am still very confused. i am shooting my first roll of 35mm neg (Kodak Gold) now..

if i am only a digital person, post development i shld get a film scanner epson v550/600? and it will convert the negative into a colored imagine on my computer for uploads?

thanks!!!


am looking around for a scanner too

 

[sobrietyanonymous]

oh btw, my first roll of film in life was an E6 given free by a CSer whom i bought a zeiss super ikonta from..

Lo Sheng from analogue film labs developed it perfectly.. i wish i can scan this baby online

 

[mamypoko]

oh btw, my first roll of film in life was an E6 given free by a CSer whom i bought a zeiss super ikonta from..

Lo Sheng from analogue film labs developed it perfectly.. i wish i can scan this baby online

Yup the film scanner software will convert it to a positive for you.

Alternatively you can use a macro lens to take a picture of the negative and invert the image in Photoshop as well.

 

[sunnycamera]

for those who concerned about scratch and dust on film,

I would say, photoshop will clean it up for u, I do a 2 min quick clone and cleanup for each scanned image,

as dust is everywhere, photo labs is not bio-chemical lab, the air is not purified.

 

[sweat100]

Dust can be a pain if enlargement size is big with respect to the film. By shooting with larger formats, dust can be "relatively reduced" as some of them does not show up at that magnification.

Sometimes I find that C41 film developed from outside can suffer from some particulates (not dust) on the film which can't be blown away. Guess these particulate is in their machine.

 

[impossibru]

Dust can be a pain if enlargement size is big with respect to the film. By shooting with larger formats, dust can be "relatively reduced" as some of them does not show up at that magnification.

Sometimes I find that C41 film developed from outside can suffer from some particulates (not dust) on the film which can't be blown away. Guess these particulate is in their machine.

So far, most of my C-41 is done at Uncle Mike's, they're pretty spotless, did not encounter any dust, and i did enlarge some prints i hung on the wall when i moved into my new house, they looked fine.

Could really be down to luck... my E-6 from lomo got scratched a few times not badly, but enough to annoy me

 

[sweat100]

So far, most of my C-41 is done at Uncle Mike's, they're pretty spotless, did not encounter any dust, and i did enlarge some prints i hung on the wall when i moved into my new house, they looked fine.

Could really be down to luck... my E-6 from lomo got scratched a few times not badly, but enough to annoy me

You should send to Lo Sheng at Analog Film Lab instead to lomo. Developed locally and consistent results.

 

[virtualme78]

You should send to Lo Sheng at Analog Film Lab instead to lomo. Developed locally and consistent results.

Totally agree! I have sent a roll to Lo Sheng and the results were great!

 

[impossibru]

At the moment, haven't had a chance to send to Lo Sheng, but will definitely send it over. I usually get my E-6 done in causeway bay which is very near my place in HK, as i frequent it often, quick turnover too. I restrict shooting E-6 and try my best to shoot negatives as much as i can, but i guess now i can safely go back to use those precious films in the freezer!