Best economy lab for 16/35mm process & telecine combo?

[Davideo]

Which US-based lab have you found that offers economical rates for Kodak & Fuji 16mm & 35mm color negative processing and Rank transfer to DVCAM? One that also does Super 8 reversal & negative would also be appreciated as I'd like a one-stop shop for all film gauges...but not a necessary prerequisite.

[Evan Kubota]

I assume Cinelab does Fuji. Processing is $14/100' if you get dailies done there. Transfer is $18 for scene by scene.

[Davideo]

How are they compared to Spectra Film & Video? I'd like 2 labs for comparison.

[hehateme]

How are they compared to Spectra Film & Video? I'd like 2 labs for comparison.

Haven't yet tried Cinelab, but I can highly recommend Spectra. They have one of the best staff's to work with than anyplace I've ever used for processing and/or telecine. They're knowledgeable, courteous and very eager to please and help the clientele they serve.

Price-wise they're not a whole lot cheaper than other places, but at least they're willing to work with you if you're on a tight budget. Just don't be afraid or embarrased to ask for some price breaks or discounts if you have too.

Good luck!

hehateme

[zaefod]

Which US-based lab have you found that offers economical rates for Kodak & Fuji 16mm & 35mm color negative processing and Rank transfer to DVCAM? One that also does Super 8 reversal & negative would also be appreciated as I'd like a one-stop shop for all film gauges...but not a necessary prerequisite.

For just under $200 you will get from Cinelab; 400' of any Fuji stock, processing and a best light transfer. You can also opt for a transfer straight to hard drive at no additional cost. I just did a camera test and was very pleased. If you are budgeting out a feature, I am sure they will work with you for an adjusted price. I recommend them and am going to use them for a short.

Chris

PS - Fuji has just certified them as a Fuji recommended lab

[robbie]

i use movielab, which can be found at http://www.movielab.com. i dont do a lot of telecine with them, but theyre inexpensive and great job with workprinting and answer printing.

[Evan Kubota]

"For just under $200 you will get from Cinelab; 400' of any Fuji stock, processing and a best light transfer."

This doesn't come as 4 100' loads, does it? Can it? If so, I'd do that for my upcoming short which will require about 1600'. However, I can only work with 100' loads.

[zaefod]

"For just under $200 you will get from Cinelab; 400' of any Fuji stock, processing and a best light transfer."

This doesn't come as 4 100' loads, does it? Can it? If so, I'd do that for my upcoming short which will require about 1600'. However, I can only work with 100' loads.

I am not sure, but I hope it does, because I have to test some footage. I think that if you were to buy 1600' they might do a deal. They are willing to work with people. I just had a three 100' rolls of 7274 that I had in my fridge, processed and transfer straight to hard drive. They did a best light and it looked great. I use them because of the afore mentioned great service and attitude, but also I live in Boston and like to support the local labs. If you are in NYC, they have a free drop off, check their website out.

Chris

[Davideo]

For just under $200 you will get from Cinelab; 400' of any Fuji stock

For both 16 and 35?

[Evan Kubota]

No, it's 16mm only.