I have a large number of rolls of undeveloped 35mm file (over 100). What are some places I can find that will develop these for a reasonable price, and ideally digitize them for online download at the same time? So far the cheapest I have found is York Photo, who will develop the film + 1 set of prints for $4.50 (includes S&H) + $1 to digitize the photos. But I have no idea of their quality.
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1\$\begingroup\$ What region are you in? \$\endgroup\$– OddthinkingJul 23, 2010 at 3:39
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\$\begingroup\$ In the USA (California specifically) \$\endgroup\$– davrJul 23, 2010 at 4:06
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\$\begingroup\$ This question about getting film developed by mail might also help. \$\endgroup\$– Evan KrallFeb 16, 2011 at 7:45
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Currently (July 2010) in the UK:
- photo express develop & scan 35mm or APS to 2048 x 3072 on CD for £4.50
- Metro Colour Lab develop & scan 35mm to 4MB on CD for £6.50 or £7 for 18MB
- peak imaging develop & scan 35mm to 1800 x 1200 on CD for £6.96 (or more for higher resolution)
Certain Costco locations do develop & scan (3000x2000) to CD for ~$5. You'll have to call to see if one near you provides it.
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2\$\begingroup\$ Of my tests, not only was Costco cheap, but it also consistently produced the best-looking scans. Walmart was a shade cheaper, but the quality was terrible. \$\endgroup\$ Jul 23, 2010 at 16:37
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1\$\begingroup\$ Some quality samples: flickr.com/photos/ninja999/1749937078/lightbox flickr.com/photos/ninja999/1509294615/lightbox \$\endgroup\$ Jul 23, 2010 at 16:39
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2\$\begingroup\$ Update - Costco has stopped providing film service \$\endgroup\$– danielFeb 26, 2014 at 21:13
All very cheap, although I prefer Target.
Go to CVS! Very easy and the price is right. They always have deals on developing.
I've used these guys and was very pleased with the service: http://www.northcoastphoto.com/index.html
(They are also recommended here by ken rockwell)
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2\$\begingroup\$ The bracketed comment is not necessarily a positive. \$\endgroup\$– Philip Kendall ♦Aug 21, 2014 at 12:43