benny
Senior Member
I use them and am quite satisfied so far. Quick turn around too. And they offer 4 base and 16 base scans too with a small contact/thumbnail print for the CD.
Cheers,
Best place to develop B/W films
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I use them and am quite satisfied so far. Quick turn around too. And they offer 4 base and 16 base scans too with a small contact/thumbnail print for the CD.
Cheers,
alanpotpot
New Member
@nstclicks & @Genie In A Lightbox
Unfortunately running water is only in the kitchen or in the shared toilet
@benny
Do you remember how much is 4-base and 16-base scanning in Fee Fee?
Unfortunately running water is only in the kitchen or in the shared toilet
@benny
Do you remember how much is 4-base and 16-base scanning in Fee Fee?
benny
Senior Member
I vaguely remember it was about S$8 for 16 base scan. Call them to find out. I'm sure they'll oblige with information.
Cheers,
Genie In A Lightbox
Senior Member
$8 for 16-base scan is good price.
alanpotpot
New Member
Tried at Triple D. Charged me 15sgd for processing and 16-base scan. 10sgd if 4-base.
I went back to using film just 4 months ago,for my "hobby" work, as i use a DSLR for work, and i have used FOTOHUB. They are good but in long term can be expensive.
FOTOHUB : BW film developing @ $5 a roll
Found this guy who does film developing at $4 a roll, $3@ if you send 2 identical rolls.
his link here http://filmdevelopment.blogspot.com/
I would also like to recommend this guy for film scanning. His prices are competitive
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=690243&highlight=film+scanning
FOTOHUB : BW film developing @ $5 a roll
Found this guy who does film developing at $4 a roll, $3@ if you send 2 identical rolls.
his link here http://filmdevelopment.blogspot.com/
I would also like to recommend this guy for film scanning. His prices are competitive
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=690243&highlight=film+scanning
benwal
Member
Hi guys,
I finally bought my development kit a few months back after this thread started. Been doing it in my parents' toilet. Ha ha...
I would say I've saved some money... or I gave myself the impression that I've saved cost! I do not need to go down to Ruby to send for development... and then go down again to collect.
Have not experimented much with various developers.
My dilemma is now this. I develop and then I scan. Then I will do some photoshop to spruce it up and add in the effects that i want. The grains on film and the beauty of the feeling shooting in film is fantastic! But, I'm starting to think, is this counter productive? Why not just take in digital then? With tweaks here and there, I'm sure I can replicate the film effect.
The trouble is, I have no convenient access to any dark rooms and as much as I would like to print my own stuff and experiment, there's only so much I can do.
Sigh... it's a tough choice. I've not shot digital for 3 months already I think. Anyone facing this situation?
I finally bought my development kit a few months back after this thread started. Been doing it in my parents' toilet. Ha ha...
I would say I've saved some money... or I gave myself the impression that I've saved cost! I do not need to go down to Ruby to send for development... and then go down again to collect.
Have not experimented much with various developers.
My dilemma is now this. I develop and then I scan. Then I will do some photoshop to spruce it up and add in the effects that i want. The grains on film and the beauty of the feeling shooting in film is fantastic! But, I'm starting to think, is this counter productive? Why not just take in digital then? With tweaks here and there, I'm sure I can replicate the film effect.
The trouble is, I have no convenient access to any dark rooms and as much as I would like to print my own stuff and experiment, there's only so much I can do.
Sigh... it's a tough choice. I've not shot digital for 3 months already I think. Anyone facing this situation?
Genie In A Lightbox
Senior Member
If all you want is convenience, you will be happier with digital. Shooting with film is a very personal choice. If you are in a dilemma now, you should ask yourself why you started to shoot with film in the first place.
A friend once said..."Why shoot film in the end you still have to scan it and digitise it, might as well shoot digital right?" Well, as what Genie in a lightbox, its a very personal decision, and he is right in many days.
Using the film medium has always been a labour of love for me, and I truly enjoy the feel of using those finely crafted mechanical cameras such as my M2 or Hasselblad. And at the end of the day, I can develop what I shot at the comfort of my own home and am in control of the whole process from start to finish.
Sure, you could always go digital and spent time PS-ing it to mimic film, but I beleive its not always the same.
Sometimes I think for me personally, the decision is not just abt shooting film, but having a chance to use the finely crafted mechanical cameras, and for the fact that these cameras use film. If these cameras used toilet paper, I will be shooting toilet paper instead.
third3rdwheel
New Member
I just finished developing my 7th B n W roll about 30 minutes ago, and I will share that the quality from the lab that I sent to had not been good. Not only were there watermarks, there were also other stains from the processing. The experience really put me off.
And despite being a novice I dare say that there was much better quality control in my house. :bsmilie:
Of course I got guru who taught me lah. :thumbsup:
You can use digital effects to replicate film, but it is not 100% the same.
And despite being a novice I dare say that there was much better quality control in my house. :bsmilie:
Of course I got guru who taught me lah. :thumbsup:
You can use digital effects to replicate film, but it is not 100% the same.
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zk-diq
Senior Member
It will be best if you make some print from both, or if you shoot slide, project on wall(screen) you judge from there. Good scanner/know how is a must, for digitize your photo/neg/slide.
Film and sensor has difference "style" of capturing lights. (I am cant tell you how hot is fire, only after you get burn.)
But one thing is sure : Film curve is the future of Digital HDR.
well said
:thumbsup:agreed, developing at home is much better and i still can't use digital to replicate film
Royale With Cheese
Senior Member
soak them in water again & rinse, the marks will go off
Fixer does get sticky & leave marks when you dont rinse it off properly
third3rdwheel
New Member
soak them in water again & rinse, the marks will go off
Fixer does get sticky & leave marks when you dont rinse it off properly
Beer can or not? Just kidding...
Will try that. :thumbsup: thanks.
zk-diq
Senior Member
Royale With Cheese
Senior Member
alanpotpot
New Member
Film makes me think on exposures and stuff. Its more convenient(dslrs are large!). And for some weird reason I don't have LBA when I shoot film.
third3rdwheel
New Member
Stout better, enhances the "blackness" of B&W film
LOL:bsmilie:
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