where to process negatives in London ?

[proenca]

Hi there,

I cross posted this on Darkroom as well, apologies for the cross posting 🙂

My problem is : to find a good lab that does film processing in London, in the way that the negatives dont come with fingerprints, scratches and so on.

I scan my negatives after processing and I've tried to use a range of labs and the negatives come scratched or fingerprinted on way or another, or both.

The best so far was COLOR but they charge prohibitve rates 🙂 Yes, first class processing and untouched negatives, but I was thinking , any londoners with tips ?

Or a shop with mail... I'm trying now ( waiting for delivery ) Fuji Processing labs.. their price is not that bad ( around 3 pounds per roll , no prints ) , so if you know something in that region, would appreciate.

Cheers,

Goncalo

 

[markinlondon]

My local independent lab always returns nice clean negatives. This is Forest Photographic in E17. Their prices aren't as cheap as the supermarkets though.

 

[DavidH]

Not in London but a good mail service - Peak Imaging.
I've used Peak for years - never had any issues with marks/scratches etc and good quality work and fast turnaround...not the cheapest tho - but having had bad experiences with others, cost isn't my over-riding concern.
www.peak-imaging.com

 

[mrtoml]

I would second Peak Imaging.

I do my own B&W, but when I need colour I send my stuff to them and they are always quick and good quality. I have used them for 35mm, 120 and 4x5. Never had any problems. Plus it doesn't cost you anything to send the films (it's freepost).

 

[Xmas]

The UK process paid Fuji chrome is convenient and has about 5 days turn round from pillar box to front door. They do take care and I only occassionally have any detectable surface artifice, which may be camera. They have taped a damaged film on non emulsion side for salvaged without any complains other then to point out that the sprockets had torn and damaged the film.

B&W I can do as well myself.

Noel

 

[Rhodie]

Genesis pro Lab in Chelsea.
Price commensurate to quality.

 

[Andrew3511]

I've used Snappy Snaps in Wimbledon for a couple of years - I think they now send the B+W stuff to Putney. I havent had any problems with them, the main thing was getting over the silly name and the bright yellow sign outside the shop. Prices slightly high for a minilab but the quality has always been good.

 

[Taqi]

Panther Imaging on Clerkenwell Road - excellent in every respect.

http://www.panther-imaging.co.uk/