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Thanks, don't know why I couldn't find it.http://www.ag-photolab.co.uk/c41-process-only-35mm120220110-463-p.asp
Select the scan resolution from the drop down and it updates the price.
Thanks, don't know why I couldn't find it.http://www.ag-photolab.co.uk/c41-process-only-35mm120220110-463-p.asp
Select the scan resolution from the drop down and it updates the price.
I've just noticed the UK Film Lab's scan resolution is higher than AG's for both small and medium (comparing medium to medium, 2048x2796 vs 3047 x 4097). UKFL small is similar to AG's medium, so that should be taken into account when comparing. The large scans are roughly the same size.
Has anyone used both AG and UK Film Lab for dev and scan? I'm wondering how the quality stacks up, especially as they seem to use some of the same scanning equipment. Assuming the resolutions are roughly equal, AG works out less than two thirds the price, maybe cheaper when you factor in AG's freepost envelopes.
Talking of AG...I got some sample paper through from them this morning (gloss, semi-matt and silk). Aside from the surface, is there any discernible difference in print quality? Just wondering if any of them produce a richer image. When I use an inkjet, the gloss surface usually comes out with richer blacks and looking generally more saturated. Is that the same with 'real' photo paper?
I've used both and feel that UK Film Lab are in a completely different league than AG, so worth any additional expense.
That would be an interesting comparison.
My problem with ukfl is that they keep the negd. Can you request they return them? I just like to have them to hand, I'm a bit OCD I know but hey, we are what we are.
Do UKFL offer prepaid envelopes? That's another reason to use AG as they always send a jiffy bag so it is so simple to pop in the next lot and send them off.
That would be an interesting comparison.
My problem with ukfl is that they keep the negd. Can you request they return them? I just like to have them to hand, I'm a bit OCD I know but hey, we are what we are.
That would be an interesting comparison.
My problem with ukfl is that they keep the negd. Can you request they return them? I just like to have them to hand, I'm a bit OCD I know but hey, we are what we are.
Good to hear your thoughts on the matter RJ as to my eyes, your scans are some of the clearest and most vibrant posted on this forum. Do you rate UKFL in a different league because of the quality of the final output, their custom service or both?
That would be an interesting comparison.
My problem with ukfl is that they keep the negd. Can you request they return them? I just like to have them to hand, I'm a bit OCD I know but hey, we are what we are.
They return them after your pile of negatives reaches an inch thick or after a year has passed. If you really wanted them earlier though, you could just ask them to send them back.
UKFL aren't trying to keep your negatives, they're just trying to save you money by posting everything back in one batch rather than a series of small batches.
Yes, you might have to pay postage out, but you only have to pay return postage once a year.
One thing I have noticed about the images coming out from UKFL is (and this not meant to be any sort of criticism) but they have a very particular 'feel'. Has anyone else notice this? I don't know what it is...the contrast, colour balance or sharpening, but when you look at the images posted on their web site and stuff on here, it all has a very particular look. They all seem quite bright, vivid, high contrast with a tendency towards being high key and look sharp as hell. Is it just me? I noticed the same thing when I looked at some work done by Richard Photo Lab (http://www.richardphotolab.com/). Maybe they are using the same scanning workflow? Or maybe they are both doing a good job and not churning out crappy home scans!
Posted 3 rolls of c41 120 and 1 roll 35mm E6 to Genie on Tuesday morning, received the negs this morning (Thurs). Can't fault that for service!
I think I've noticed the same "feel" to their scans. @osh posted some Portra (I think) done by UKFL; it was completely different from the shots we've seen from him earlier, and much closer in look to RJ's work. I know you'd expect Velvia to look very different from Portra, but I have certainly seen more punchy Portra elsewhere.
Posted 3 rolls of c41 120 and 1 roll 35mm E6 to Genie on Tuesday morning, received the negs this morning (Thurs). Can't fault that for service!
I just put mine in a sheet as I do with negs.
There are a few suppliers on ebayBut I don't want the easy, sensible and straight forward solution, I want little windows
Do genie mount the E6 negs or leave them in the roll?
That's good to know, as Genie are currently cheapest for 35mm E6 medium res process and scan... (IIRC they are cheaper than AG's low res process and scan as well, but clearly a lot faster).
What did you think of the quality of the results? (No good being fast and cheap if the result is carp...)
Sent a roll of colour to Peak for process & scan. I found the film randomly during a house move and shot it at the weekend. It's gotta be 15-20 years old or so, so it'll be interesting to see what's happened in that time. Might have held up ok, might get something crazy and awful or something crazy and good. We'll see
Do genie mount the E6 negs or leave them in the roll?
Just checked on the AA Route Planner and in my car the fuel costs are approximately £72 for the return journey, I may as well use PeakI was surprised to discover yesterday that the big Sainsbury just on the East side of Exeter has on-site film processing (C41). I think it's about £4 per film and £1 for a CD...
scanned in lab Wednesday...
I was confused by getting scans AND being dev-only, but I'm guessing the first scan was basically checked in for processing?
I heard from them within a couple of days from posting my films. I would imagine it was on the day that they received the film.How long does UK Film Lab usually take to notify you by email that they have received your film? I posted one off first class last Thursday, but haven't heard anything from them yet. Posting film gives me the jitters.
How long does UK Film Lab usually take to notify you by email that they have received your film? I posted one off first class last Thursday, but haven't heard anything from them yet. Posting film gives me the jitters.