jmi
Established
Hi folks,
I'm going out there on Sunday, just wondering if you have any recommendations where I can get film? I am hoping to avoid the 2x xray doses at LHR for transatlantic flights. Actually if there are any good labs I could get it dev'ed there too since I hear LAX security is fairly bad.
Preferrably walking distance since I don't have access to a car...
Thanks in advance!
I'm going out there on Sunday, just wondering if you have any recommendations where I can get film? I am hoping to avoid the 2x xray doses at LHR for transatlantic flights. Actually if there are any good labs I could get it dev'ed there too since I hear LAX security is fairly bad.
Preferrably walking distance since I don't have access to a car...
Thanks in advance!
BrianShaw
Well-known
Best place for film is Freestyle on Highland Blvd in Hollywood. If you plan your route from LAX to Pasadena correctly this can be on your way. If not, it isn't far an dthe neighborhood is interesting.
Re: LAX security... you got some bad data.
Re: LAX security... you got some bad data.
BrianShaw
Well-known
Also... Samy's... which I don't have personal experience with but they are well known as a full-service pro shop:
49 E Walnut St, Pasadena
49 E Walnut St, Pasadena
bondo
bondo
Samy's in Pasadena has full line for films, they open till 5:00 pm on Sunday.
jmi
Established
bondo said:
Outstanding, that should be easy enough to make, alternatively will try Freestyle.
Thanks much, knew I could count on you folks for reasonably up-to-date info
David Murphy
Veteran
I live in Pasadena and I happen to have some film for sale. What you need?
Sammy's is very expensive. The Walmart in Duarte will process anything for a fraction of what Sammy's or other camera shops charge.
Sammy's is very expensive. The Walmart in Duarte will process anything for a fraction of what Sammy's or other camera shops charge.
ghost
Well-known
trader jim's is right on sepulveda. shouldn't be too hard to get to pasadena from there.
woodphoto
woodphoto
Trader Jims has decent pricing, Sammy's is about 50cents over what it should be.
Lax is OK, they do hand checks (usually), and most understand a little about film...It is LA
Lax is OK, they do hand checks (usually), and most understand a little about film...It is LA
sharpf8
Established
If you have spare time and lots of cash, Bagnall's monthly camera show in Carson, CA is Sunday. It starts at 9:30 a.m. Lots of film and lots of used rangefinder cameras to choose from. Admission fee is US $5.00
I feel like a child in a candy store, whenever I go. Still do, after 11 years...
I feel like a child in a candy store, whenever I go. Still do, after 11 years...
jmi
Established
Home from work now... yes, Samy's prices do seem a little on the expensive side although I don't really know what the going rate is over there. Here it's far cheaper from the channel islands (no VAT). Anyway, I digress...
Camera show - yes, great idea, thanks for reminding me! The idea seems somewhat alien so it will be somewhat interesting.
Any airport over there is probably better than LHR regarding film.
Thanks everybody, you've been very helpful!
Camera show - yes, great idea, thanks for reminding me! The idea seems somewhat alien so it will be somewhat interesting.
Any airport over there is probably better than LHR regarding film.
Thanks everybody, you've been very helpful!
K
Kyle
Guest
Freestyle is fun, if you can go there I suggest it.
woodphoto
woodphoto
kyle said:
Freestyle is cool, I go there sometimes just to see (and hold) all the shiney new pretty cameras.
jmi
Established
woodphoto said:
Had a look at their web site, they have a better range of stuff than my usual camera shops put together!
Will try to make it down there. My 1 week is going to be a bit busy
BrianShaw
Well-known
Especially seek out the tall, slender saleswoman with the somewhat husky voice and no sense of humor at all (meaning... VERY DRY sense of humour). She's a laugh-a-minute and quite knowledgable.kyle said: