Being a person who is blessed with the opportunity to travel around overseas often, I find myself in a constant need of a photo finishing shop in the country of which I am visiting - especially if you need to process film or stock up. My search for good photolabs around the places I visit have inspired me to start a database of them for fellow photographers who share the same need. Because there are countless travel destinations around the world, I would request that members adopt a wiki mindset and contribute to this database by listing the photolabs you have used overseas and providing any information that is deemed useful. With the help of other members of the forum, I hope that this database can be a reliable source of information for travelling photographers. Enough ranting and I shall begin:
Vietnam
Ho Ci Minh City
1. Saigon Photo (9am to 9pm)
a) 114 Bis Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Q1 Tel: 38258735 (Main Outlet)
b) 57 Nguyen Du, Q1 Tel: 38220109
c) 449 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Q5 Tel: 36013491
d) 264 Tran Nao P.an Binh, Q2 Tel: 54022779
Developing prices:
c41 e6 bw
135 40,000VND 170,000VND 100,000VND
120 70,000VND 200,000VND 120,000VND
4x5 150,000VND 250,000VND 200,000VND
C41 and E6 are generally done the next day, while BW will take 3-4 days.
Film Prices:
Kodak Color Plus - 60,000VND
Kodak TMX - 170,000VND
Kodak TMY - 170,000VND
They also carry a range of Fuji Slides and Illford BW in both 135/120 formats.
Comments:
My experience with Saigon Photo (Main Outlet) was excellent. The staff seemed professional and tried to accommodate my needs. I had a flight later that evening and they rushed to get my film processed so they could be ready in the same afternoon at no extra cost. Upon collection, the staff allowed me to use the lightbox to check for developing errors before I left for the airport. They also house their films in a fridge which is assuring, especially if you are looking for consistency.
Vietnam
Ho Ci Minh City
1. Saigon Photo (9am to 9pm)
a) 114 Bis Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Q1 Tel: 38258735 (Main Outlet)
b) 57 Nguyen Du, Q1 Tel: 38220109
c) 449 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Q5 Tel: 36013491
d) 264 Tran Nao P.an Binh, Q2 Tel: 54022779
Developing prices:
c41 e6 bw
135 40,000VND 170,000VND 100,000VND
120 70,000VND 200,000VND 120,000VND
4x5 150,000VND 250,000VND 200,000VND
C41 and E6 are generally done the next day, while BW will take 3-4 days.
Film Prices:
Kodak Color Plus - 60,000VND
Kodak TMX - 170,000VND
Kodak TMY - 170,000VND
They also carry a range of Fuji Slides and Illford BW in both 135/120 formats.
Comments:
My experience with Saigon Photo (Main Outlet) was excellent. The staff seemed professional and tried to accommodate my needs. I had a flight later that evening and they rushed to get my film processed so they could be ready in the same afternoon at no extra cost. Upon collection, the staff allowed me to use the lightbox to check for developing errors before I left for the airport. They also house their films in a fridge which is assuring, especially if you are looking for consistency.
