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martinsmith99



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PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 6:36 am    Post subject: Film Processing in the UK? Reply with quote

Has anyone got any info on where to get films processed with good quality in the UK?

I've only just acquired a couple of film cameras and a few rolls of film.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Martin. For quick colour neg films for testing cameras etc. I use the 1hr Snappy Snaps in my local town and I do my own B&W processing. But for better quality I have a very positive experience of Peak Imaging in Sheffield. So far I've only used them for E6 slide processing and mounting (135 & 120 film) but I'm shortly going to try them with better colour neg film.

First time you use them you need to download and print out the order form, but they send back a free postage box and blank order form with your films for next time, and I like the archive sleeves they use for film. I sent them two 36exp slide films last Tuesday and the mounted slides arrived back on Thursday.

http://www.peak-imaging.co.uk/

I've also used Spectrum Photo Labs at Plymouth http://www.spectrumphotolabs.co.uk/, or you could look at the 7DayShop lab service in Guernsey http://www.dlab7.com/dlab7_site/web/
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 2:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great info - Thanks Peter!
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