Developing Labs

All the techniques and equipment needed to develop film, create glass plates or print following traditional & alternative methods
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Developing Labs

Post by Meekyman » Mon Nov 26, 2012 2:04 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

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

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Re: Developing Labs

Post by Paul Mitchell » Mon Nov 26, 2012 3:17 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

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.

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Re: Developing Labs

Post by Meekyman » Mon Nov 26, 2012 9:55 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

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

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Re: Developing Labs

Post by dave_whatever » Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:12 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

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.

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Re: Developing Labs

Post by Paul Mitchell » Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:42 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

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!
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Re: Developing Labs

Post by Andrew Plume » Fri Nov 30, 2012 5:30 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

and fwiw

Peak are terrific, totally agree with the previous posts

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Re: Developing Labs

Post by Meekyman » Mon Dec 03, 2012 12:13 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Thanks Everyone.

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

rGraham

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Re: Developing Labs

Post by Meekyman » Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:19 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

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

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Re: Developing Labs

Post by Andrew Plume » Wed Dec 05, 2012 5:28 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

that's exactly right

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

andrew

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