ClubSnappers' Favourite Labs list

[Java_Guru]

Originally posted by MaGixShOe

hmm.... why not state the pricing for the labs as well for a better comparism.

I believe and imho:

One of the barriers to true price transparency is because there is an official retail price from Kodak/Fuji etc. In addition, the labs have an unofficial understanding to refrain from price based competition.

Therefore, shops actually prefer pple not to publicise their true prices else they get into 'trouble'.

 

[MaGixShOe]

just 2 cents worth suggestion

 

[Java_Guru]

Just got my 120+ prints w/o corrections done at Digipro (with profiles of course) from drycreek. Consistent and vibrant colours. Quality is exact match from my previous batch.

Anyway, they have a new package (via coupons) for digital users. $55 for 150 prints. Also, for every 20 prints, u get 1 free album and index print. Also, choice of one other free option like VCD, 8R etc( sorry can't remember the rest).

Rgds.

 

[JaGr]

Originally posted by blizzy
how good is this digipro imaging? is it a pro lab?

the prints are always cropped very slightly at this lab even though the shop owner uses fit in. he doesn't know why also. they are very nice people and very very good price if you talk to them a bit. i get $1 for 5R $2 for 6R for digital images and no handling charge for express service. The other time I needed some prints so urgently they waited half an hour for me after their closing time and charged those above prices with no handling/express charge.

 

[Java_Guru]

Originally posted by JaGr


the prints are always cropped very slightly at this lab even though the shop owner uses fit in. he doesn't know why also. they are very nice people and very very good price if you talk to them a bit. i get $1 for 5R $2 for 6R for digital images and no handling charge for express service. The other time I needed some prints so urgently they waited half an hour for me after their closing time and charged those above prices with no handling/express charge.

Yes. I noticed it in mine too but it is slight. How many mm is the crop in your case? I will go home and measure mine.

From drycreek, there is documented cropping behaviour of the Frontiers even if the ratio is exactly correct. It is abt 2mm.

http://www.drycreekphoto.com/Frontier/using_frontier_profiles.htm

 

[Fundee]

for negatives go to this place http://www.photos.com.sg/
processing = $1.50
4R = 30/25 cents
just tell them that u are from clubsnap or mention my name to him(lawrence lee=owner & also a pro photographer)

 

[Hobbes234]

Originally posted by Mocha
E-Color :thumbsup:
#01-09 Balestier Point
279 Balestier Road
Tel: 63529059
Contact person: KaiRen

No Handling Fee
4R 100pc or more = 30c each
Next day collect (1 day service)

Fuji Crystal Archive Paper.

(below prices not sure if u need to develope more than 100 4R)
5R = $1.00
8R = $3.50
S8R = $4.50

Comments: Friendly service, nice & easy going guy. Build rapport with him and you could get good prices from him. If you stay near Hougang, he'll offer to deliver/meet you at Hougang Mall/Interchange.

As usual, remember to crop your photo and preferably correct/colour balance/level your photo etc.

yup.. i concur :thumbsup:

the cheapest and best service overall.
pity no album provided ;p

 

[Tony K]

Originally posted by Fundee
for negatives go to this place http://www.photos.com.sg/
processing = $1.50
4R = 30/25 cents
just tell them that u are from clubsnap or mention my name to him(lawrence lee=owner & also a pro photographer)

Hi Fundee,

- Are they using the new Frontier machine?
- So 4R is 30 or 25 cents ?
- Do they give any free 8R reprint for every new roll printed there?


Thanks.

 

[Fundee]

Originally posted by Tony K



Hi Fundee,

- Are they using the new Frontier machine?
- So 4R is 30 or 25 cents ?
- Do they give any free 8R reprint for every new roll printed there?


Thanks.

u can go to the website and get their contact number...i suggest u to ..hone: lawrence lee......hope this helps.....

 

[aosis]

Originally posted by Mocha
E-Color :thumbsup:
#01-09 Balestier Point
279 Balestier Road
Tel: 63529059
Contact person: KaiRen

No Handling Fee
4R 100pc or more = 30c each
Next day collect (1 day service)

Fuji Crystal Archive Paper.

(below prices not sure if u need to develope more than 100 4R)
5R = $1.00
8R = $3.50
S8R = $4.50

Comments: Friendly service, nice & easy going guy. Build rapport with him and you could get good prices from him. If you stay near Hougang, he'll offer to deliver/meet you at Hougang Mall/Interchange.

As usual, remember to crop your photo and preferably correct/colour balance/level your photo etc.

 

[SNAG]

Just to tell you guys:
RGB has revised their pricing.
I sent in 2 rolls of NPH 400, and this is their new pricing.

Developing: $3.60
4R - $0.49/pc

Subjected to 4% GST.
But I got 15% discount, so its on par with Colour Lab...

 

[~Radish~]

Hi

I wanna share with all of you that this shop, Hotprint at china square has very very good print outs. I personally feel that it's better than Konata. I used to go to Konata but after trying Hotprint, i stopped going to Konata.

This lab is located at China Square and the owner is a guy named Raymond. The charges for a digital 4R is $0.50 without any processing fees. thier big print outs are very good and was amazed at some of the shots displayed at the lab.

anyone tries out their services and agrees with me, please post yr thoughts here.

 

[NSX]

Over here in Malaysia, the digital prints 4R are getting cheaper every week.!! Now it's only RM0.50 (yes, 50 cents malaysia = 25 Sing cents), no open file fees....min of 100pc only...

How much is cheapest 4R in Singapore?

 

[Java_Guru]

Any of them in JB?

Might consider doing so prints when I go over and pick them up on the way back.

Preferably a Fuji Frontier.

 

[Sausage]

Originally posted by Mocha
E-Color :thumbsup:
#01-09 Balestier Point
279 Balestier Road
Tel: 63529059
Contact person: KaiRen
Comments: Friendly service, nice & easy going guy. Build rapport with him and you could get good prices from him. If you stay near Hougang, he'll offer to deliver/meet you at Hougang Mall/Interchange.

I just went to E-color today, or at least I think I did.

This is because I went to Balestier point, a pink building, adn went to #01-09. The shop was called "e color". The outer glass wall was covered fully with large posters showing the services they did.

I went in, and saw a computer on the right, and a white counter on my left. The first person behind the counter looked at me, and then looked another way. Busy with his work, I guess.

The next guy at the counter then looked at me. Here's our conversation.

Me: "Excuse me... can I know your prices for doing digital prints?"
Him: "Don't have!"

That's funny, I thought this was a recommended shop. So I asked,

Me: "Er... do you do digital photo prints at all here?"
Him: "No! I seldom do consumers!"
Me: "Thank you."


Did I go to the correct shop?

 

[reignman77]

Nobody stand up for CitiEye??

Stand Alone Printing lab... using Kodak Gold for small print, Fuji for Bigger print...

the way he control skin tone WINS MOST lab in S'pore... for portrait photographers... u will not waste your trip and time if u look for him...

those who are meeting me next few days will have a chance to see... i have prepare a set of digital print and a set of CitiEye print for u guys to see...

the Boss, a pro photographer himself... giving SAFRAPC student a special rate that can CONFIRM cover your transport to and fro from his lab at AMK Ave 4.... once a student, always his member...

u WILL not have a chance to reject his print as he will reject before u....

using conventional printer...

 

[Sausage]

So where're they located exactly? AMK Ave 4 is pretty near my place. What're their rates like?

 

[NSX]

The Digital prints at RM0.50 per 4R is available in IPOH only. I guess KL maybe have some that cheap. I cant comment on JB since i dont live in that ugly part of Malaysia.

 

[Sausage]

Just sent my photos to 3Up color center at Toa Payoh Central. They charge 35c per 4r flat rate, and take 3 days. Kodak Royal paper. We'll see the quality.

 

[djchris]

Originally posted by Sausage
Just sent my photos to 3Up color center at Toa Payoh Central. They charge 35c per 4r flat rate, and take 3 days. Kodak Royal paper. We'll see the quality.

Good luck..my friend said she sent her pics in and the output was terrible...