Camera stores in Kuala Lumpur

[benno]

Hi guys,
Can anyone recommend a good camera store in Kuala Lumpur? I will be looking to buy some film - Velvia and Portra most likely. What kind of prices can I expect to pay?

Also, any recommendations for a good lab?

Thanks,
Ben

 

[nksyoon]

Here are some addresses for film and processing:

E-Six Digital Image
Add: Lot LE 14/15/17, Lower Ground Floor, Pudu Plaza, Jalan Landak Off Jalan Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-2141 4088 / 03-2141 1505
E-mail: esix@tm.net.my

Applied Imaging Sdn. Bhd.
72, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail
Kuala Lumpur
Wilayah Persekutuan
Malaysia
60000
tel: 03-77275511

Fotosun Digital Studio Sdn.Bhd.
Add: 133, Jalan SS2/24, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Tel: 03-7877 1849
E-mail: fotosun@tm.net.my

Try asking at http://www.photomalaysia.com if the above labs are still operating and for recommendations - I've used E-Six for 120/220 neg processing and scanning and can recommend them. Don't know the others.

 

[matko]

The one I found is inside Petronas towers shopping center, basement floor. They offer processing and films and some vintage cameras (I saw nice canon 7p and leica III in their window).

 

[Film dino]

Both these labs still operate; I use & recommend Applied Imaging, but they no longer do E6 or open on Saturdays & their film fridge looks somewhat bare. Still they work to high standards & will readily discuss your requirements.

As for film, you could also try Singapore- if you pass through there- try Ruby Photo in Peninsula Plaza on North Bridge Road.

E-Six Digital Image
Add: Lot LE 14/15/17, Lower Ground Floor, Pudu Plaza, Jalan Landak Off Jalan Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-2141 4088 / 03-2141 1505 E-mail: esix@tm.net.my

Applied Imaging Sdn. Bhd.
72, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail
tel: 03-77275511


David

 

[benno]

Thanks guys,
any ideas what prices are like? I guess they can't be much worse than here (Aus, $24 for a roll of Velvia).

 

[MichaelW]

I spent a week in KL in July this year. Great place for street photography. I took all my film with me & had it processed when I got home so I never had to search out the pro labs. There are plenty of mini labs around but the range of film they stock is limited.
One thing I never figured out in KL is how to tell what part of the city a business is in by the address. They don't seem to use suburb or district names like in some countries. e.g. with the labs listed above, can a person get an idea of where they are in the city by postcode? Or is a case of requiring local knowledge?

 

[nksyoon]

Malaysia does have online street maps...

http://www.streetdirectory.com/malaysia/kl/travel/travel_id_8068/travel_site_45100/

 

[Film dino]

Thanks guys,
any ideas what prices are like? I guess they can't be much worse than here (Aus, $24 for a roll of Velvia).

Hi benno,
Quick answer off the top of my head, at Applied Imaging, about RM 18 for a 36 roll of colour neg (Fuji NPH, NPZ, Portra). I can get more accurate prices & stock levels! & Velvia prices tomorrow.

Today the AUD is selling at less than RM2-50 from the retail currency traders. Hopefully it improves by the time you get to Malaysia

 

[parameters]

I spent a week in KL in July this year. Great place for street photography. I took all my film with me & had it processed when I got home so I never had to search out the pro labs. There are plenty of mini labs around but the range of film they stock is limited.
One thing I never figured out in KL is how to tell what part of the city a business is in by the address. They don't seem to use suburb or district names like in some countries. e.g. with the labs listed above, can a person get an idea of where they are in the city by postcode? Or is a case of requiring local knowledge?

hi hi, i'll be in KL in next 2 months and really interested in viewing your street picts from KL.

 

[benno]

David, thanks mate I'll hit up Applied Imaging of E6 for some film when I get there.

 

[Film dino]

David, thanks mate I'll hit up Applied Imaging of E6 for some film when I get there.

Hi benno, no worries; was there yesterday; Velvia's RM 30 per roll of 36 & Provia is RM27 - but there's not much of either left in the fridge. The Oz doillar seems to be trading around RM 2-50 still
David

Edit: Elitechrome also RM27; all 36 exp rolls of course

 

[stet]

Hey, long time no post, no lurk.

Hope no one minds my resurrecting this thread, but I'll be in KL soon and am in the market for an all-black Fuji X100s. Can anyone recommend a reputable shop?