Film processing in the UK

[john59]

Forgive me if this has been highlighted before, theres a guy in the UK (Dudley) so same place where Derran was, who is developing film.
I'm in no way associated with this chap but thought I would share.
Has any one used him.

http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/gaugefilm&ssP ... 1543.l2533

[aj]

It is certaily modestly priced!

[Andersens Tears]

Has any one used him.

He does a very good job for a very good price. He knows his stuff!

Likewise http://www.lightbreeze.co.uk/ another midlands based super 8 developing service!

[gaugefilm]

Thanks, I try my best!

I run gaugefilm and at the moment I sell fully tested Super 8 cameras, accessories and Kodak 100D film stock (with or without process). I've actually got 100D stock I've been meaning to list for a while. I'll get onto it but I also have a day job so finding the time can be difficult.

I should also mention that all the processes and processed paid 100D film I sell (or you buy) goes towards a telecine unit. I hope to sell, process and telecine your film all for around the £25-£30 by June 2012 (hopefully it'll be around the £25 mark). I'll also provide telecine as a stand alone service. It's probably worth mentioning I will soon be selling and processing Tri-X film stock as well so keep an eye out for that in the next few months.

As you have probably guessed by the low prices I'm doing this more so to support UK film culture (and the material of film in general in the current climate) than for any kind of personal profit. I'll keep the service going for as long as I possibly can for as little money as possible. Truth is however it's not the most lucrative profession and I need all the business I can get. I nearly closed my online shop twice last year. After doing my tax return it turns out I only made £393.00 which is absolutely shocking. However I plan to be open throughout 2012 regardless.

Remember the more film you send me the less hours I need to be at my day job and the more time I can spend building up my shop to keep film alive and affordable. All the best and please favorite my shop!

Kevin

[Andersens Tears]

As you have probably guessed by the low prices I'm doing this more so to support UK film culture (and the material of film in general in the current climate) than for any kind of personal profit.

That is to be commended!

[Pj]

I have started to process films and the demand and usage seems to be growing. I have used this service too and have found it to be very good. I plan to use this service in the future as I am having a lot of films for processing, something that I didn't expect, which is very encouraging. I feel that there are a lot of people here in England who are shooting more Super 8 and such services are ideal.

P

[gaugefilm]

Thanks Pav,

That is an encouraging sign. I do hope more and more people start using film and continue to use it in the UK. It would be really special if somebody released a new super 8 camera. In some ways I'm surprised this hasn't happened already. But I think if somebody like canon released a new super 8 camera and projector (possibly with a 16:9 gate) that would really help our culture believe that film isn't dead or dying. But rather that it can co-exists with new digital technologies. I think it would be a step in the right direction at any rate.

Kevin

[gaugefilm]

Hi all,

To return to this thread... and my developing service. Gaugefilm has changed the way it operates and now I am pleased to announce that I will be developing 100D film stock week in, week out with the aid of an extra developing tank and a little more free time (I reduced my hours at my day job). So this means I can spend more time developing your films!

Before I only mixed one batch of chemicals a month and developed for two weeks. Now I will be mixing a fresh batch of chemicals every week to ensure the best possible quality and a speedy and flexible service! I will aim to have any film sent to me back to you in under one week.

I should be selling and processing Kodak Tri-X film by the 1st of April 2012. Hopefully with your help I can keep expanding this affordable service throughout 2012.

All the best
Kevin

[john59]

I take it the post man was a nice man and brought you something interesting in a box.

[aj]

Here is your next option when things get out off hand.

If you have several spirals you build a stack of 4/6/8 and use alternative bins. Like cut-off 2 Euro buckets.
Then you can swap baths by hoisting the stack and inserting it into the next (in the dark).

[SimonFD]

This is such great news!

I'm going out to shoot more rolls and I can't wait until you start doing tri-x.

Keep up the good work - A service like yours really helps to make shooting super 8 a hassle free experience.

All the best

Simon

[gaugefilm]

Hahaha that massive tank is brilliant. And Simon thanks again.

I hate to be the bringer of bad news but I've had to put up developing costs by £1 due to a price rise in the e-6 chemical kits. Up until now I've been working with last years chemistry. I'm was running low and purchase a 5ltr kit with postage for over £70. I'm sure this time last year I was paying under £60 with postage. Quite a price jump. Anyway I'm going to do my best to keep the price under £10 throughout 2012. If anyone has any ideas where I can get e-6 chemistry cheaper then please let me know as this will help me keep my prices down.

Oh and lots of new listings went up today:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/gaugefilm

Thanks
Kevin

[woods01]

Thought I'd pass this info onto you guys, as I havn't seen him mentioned previously. I stumbled onto this fellow who runs an E-6 & B&W film lab, I clicked on his Cine Services and expected to get a telecine quote but he does do Super 8 processing (will do push or pull) and even offers the unusual services of 9.5mm or blowing up individual frames from 8 or 16mm to 35mm.

John Salim Photographic: http://www.johnsalimphotographic.co.uk/motion.html