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Developing Labs

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 2:04 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
by Meekyman
Hi Folks,

I finally got round to taking my first large format photos this weekend! Of course, made some elementary mistakes like leaving the aperture open when removing the dark slide and another time taking teh same image with two different films of different ISO but keeping the same shutter speed. Doh!!

Anyway, I now need to get them developed. I was goign to send them to Peak Imaging, but before I entrust these jewels, just thought I'd see if anyone has an alternative recommendation. Especially keen on consistent, quality development so that I can remove that as a variable (and so learn from my potential exposure mistakes!). Got E-6 and C-41 to develop.

Thanks

Graham

Re: Developing Labs

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 3:17 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
by Paul Mitchell
Peak is the lab I entrust with my film and am more than happy. Have also tried The Darkroom in Cheltenham in the past and have had no problems.

Paul

Re: Developing Labs

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 9:55 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
by Meekyman
Thanks for recommending Peak Paul. Reckon I'll send them there. Do you know if Peak are good at returning the film boxes if you ask nicely?

Cheers

Graham

Re: Developing Labs

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:12 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
by dave_whatever
Peak have always sent me the boxes back upon request, but if you don't write it on the order you won't get it back.

Re: Developing Labs

Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:42 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
by Paul Mitchell
As dave said, yes they will send them back but you have to ask. Am on my last few sheets of QuickLoad so it'll be 'box' time for moi soon!

Re: Developing Labs

Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 5:30 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
by Andrew Plume
and fwiw

Peak are terrific, totally agree with the previous posts

andrew

Re: Developing Labs

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 12:13 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
by Meekyman
Thanks Everyone.

Sent off to Peak Imaging at the weekend, so now just have to sit and wait! Stangely excited.

rGraham

Re: Developing Labs

Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:19 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
by Meekyman
And received them back from Peak after only 5 days and that's with using their FREEPOST service (i.e 2nd class)! Amazingly quick...thought it would be weeks.

I am even more surprised....exposures seem good (even 16 second one counted in my head with velvia 50), focus is good and I like them! OK, never, ever be good photos bearing in mind this was more of an exercise in getting used to trying to focus very three-dimensionl pictures but given me confidence that my camera and secondhand holders work well. Confidence to keep on going and try to take some decent images!

I like!

Graham

Re: Developing Labs

Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 5:28 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
by Andrew Plume
that's exactly right

this is the standard level of service from Peak, a highly recommended outfit

andrew