Faintandfuzzy
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Has anyone here had DR5 process their B&W neg to Chromes? I was curious about how they look and how they scan.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Anyone tried DR5?
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f16sunshine
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Yes!
I sent a pair of Rollei IR rolls to them. They look great. Like old Agfa Scala. Have yet to scan any. Follow the instructions on the DR5 website for how to expose each film type closely.
I sent a pair of Rollei IR rolls to them. They look great. Like old Agfa Scala. Have yet to scan any. Follow the instructions on the DR5 website for how to expose each film type closely.
Faintandfuzzy
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Thanks Andy. I expected more responses....I guess DR5 isn't as popular as I thought.
NickTrop
Veteran
DR5 user here. Only one roll of tri-x. I need a slide projector. That said, results were beautiful. Would recommend, will use them again once I get a slide projector.
Gary E
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I've used them for Scala in 135 and 120. Results were quite good considering my Scala weren't all that fresh. Besides, I didn't have any other choice as other Scala labs closed down.
I haven't had a chance to scan them, but they also offer scanning services for all formats. The only thing I can say is they're as expensive if not more than getting proofs or a contact sheet at a pro lab. I like the results I got, but sending them off in the mail or UPS is unnerving as I've lost film in transit before (not being sent to them though).
I haven't had a chance to scan them, but they also offer scanning services for all formats. The only thing I can say is they're as expensive if not more than getting proofs or a contact sheet at a pro lab. I like the results I got, but sending them off in the mail or UPS is unnerving as I've lost film in transit before (not being sent to them though).
tjh
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I've used both their positive (slide) and negative development services. I've scanned positives developed by them and had them scan, as well. All of these have worked very well.
However, I haven't found that the developed film/scans have come back very quickly. Of course, they are a small operation with a large variety of services, so one can't expect 24 hour turnaround on a single roll or two.
The services of dr5 are so useful, and unique, that I suggest that supporting them by using their services, will help us all. Good labs that provide a range of services are getting very hard to find, at least in the USA.
However, I haven't found that the developed film/scans have come back very quickly. Of course, they are a small operation with a large variety of services, so one can't expect 24 hour turnaround on a single roll or two.
The services of dr5 are so useful, and unique, that I suggest that supporting them by using their services, will help us all. Good labs that provide a range of services are getting very hard to find, at least in the USA.
Anton Caro
Member
I am shooting Foma R100 and I process the film at home... rating it from 50 asa to 400 asa. I am using the old german prescription with methol. But people say the newer with phenidone was better...
I thought to use the Ilford for slides - FP4, PanF and some more are readily usable...
You can use T max, too. And I think these are enough...
I shoot Foma just because I use an 8 mm Bolex H8 Rex cine camera... haha
I thought to use the Ilford for slides - FP4, PanF and some more are readily usable...
You can use T max, too. And I think these are enough...
I shoot Foma just because I use an 8 mm Bolex H8 Rex cine camera... haha
ChrisPlatt
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I have thought about trying DR5 too. I'd love to see some scans...
Chris
Chris
sepiareverb
genius and moron
I found the scans they did to need a lot of work, and I never ended up with anything useable- though I only sent them snapshot films- but even on screen the scans were pretty crummy. This was Neopan 400.
Films are stunning projected however. I'll continue using them.
Films are stunning projected however. I'll continue using them.
SolaresLarrave
My M5s need red dots!
Years ago, I sent them some T-Max ISO 100 to have it developed as slides. I liked their work, but it was a bit pricy for constant use. When it comes to Scala, I still send my rolls to Main Photo Services in Santa Ana CA, where they still do Scala.
However, Richard (I believe that's his name) Wood participates actively (as far as I recall) in the PNet "Film developing" forum, and he is a nice guy to deal with. If I were doing B&W for slides more often, I would send my stuff to him, despite the costs.
However, Richard (I believe that's his name) Wood participates actively (as far as I recall) in the PNet "Film developing" forum, and he is a nice guy to deal with. If I were doing B&W for slides more often, I would send my stuff to him, despite the costs.
ChrisPlatt
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For those who have tried dr5, how about posting some scans here?
Chris
Chris
Lilserenity
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I would love to try this sometime, but each time I think, ahh but what if I want to make a print, and so I develop as normal. But I will try some FP4+ and Tri-X one day. Sounds right up my street.
I love looking at slides, they are one of the real pleasures of film photography.
Vicky
I love looking at slides, they are one of the real pleasures of film photography.
Vicky
CK Dexter Haven
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Tried to use them recently, but 'customer service' was a joke. Offensively so.
Good luck. Let us know if anything has changed in that regard.
Good luck. Let us know if anything has changed in that regard.
SolaresLarrave
My M5s need red dots!
They didn't scan my chromes. I did. In fact, they seemed slightly overexposed for my taste... but then, what do I know about turning negative film into transparency stuff?
Sorry you had a bad experience with them, CK. Give Richard another chance.
Sorry you had a bad experience with them, CK. Give Richard another chance.
photogdave
Shops local
If you think they're bad try the only other lab that develops Scala - Main Photo. They did a crap job of developing my film and sent the slides back dirty. When I complained they told me to send them back and they would clean them up and give me digital scans at no charge. However, they lost my order and will not communicate with me. When I call they leave me on hold until the line disconnects.
If I ever shoot Scala again I'll give DR5 a try because at their worst I'm sure they're better than Main!
Faintandfuzzy
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Can some scans be posted from anyone?
