Excellent news for Australian film photographers

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Hi,

well, that are really good news for Australian (and especially Melbourne based) film photographers:
Brock Saddler has built a new, very nice photo lab and workshop space, the "Work In Process" lab:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6_NVDet9Es

A combination of mini lab, public darkroom, workshop space, meeting point for film photographers, starting point for beginners, having classes.
Looks indeed excellent!

Cheers, Jan
 
Well at least he's mentioned on the Melbourne Film Shooter's Guide, although a Google search didn't bring up any search results apart from this thread. Hopefully he'll get a website SEO'd so people can find him. Always good to see new film services appear. I wish him success.
 
lynnb said:
Well at least he's mentioned on the Melbourne Film Shooter's Guide, although a Google search didn't bring up any search results apart from this thread. Hopefully he'll get a website SEO'd so people can find him. Always good to see new film services appear. I wish him success.
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Hi Lynn,

thank you very much for that detailed list!
I've counted 26 (!!) labs on that list in Melbourne. Awesome!
Looks like film is alive and kicking there (and even repair companies are listed).
I can even add another relatively new lab with increasing service offers in Melbourne:
https://filmneverdie.com/

Looks like Vanbar Imaging, Michael's Camera and Video and especially Ikigai Camera are the biggest, most sophisticated labs with the broadest range of services, including E6 processing and mail order business.

You are living in Sydney? How about the situation there? Do you have a list for Sydney, too?
I know about Stephen Frizza (former Lighthouse Lab), who has recently established his new excellent lab "The Rewind Lab" in Sydney. Full service lab with mail order, too.
And very attractive prices:
http://www.rewindphotolab.com.au/

Cheers, Jan
 
Hi Jan,

I don't keep a list. When I find one that works I usually stick with it - at present I'm using Rewind for C41 120 film and darkroom supplies, and a local pharmacy for C41 35mm. Both options have the advantage of proximity to cafes with nice coffee :).

I use Blanco Negro in Redfern for Foma products, and before Rewind I used Vision Image in Redfern for Velvia and 120 C-41 development (expensive) and sometimes Vision Graphic in St Leonards for Velvia and 120 C-41 as well (also expensive).

In Melbourne, Walkens is another good option.

The usual problem with buying film and darkroom supplies is delivery costs. When the AUD was higher against the USD it was cheaper to buy from BHPhotovideo in NYC than locally, including shipping! At present Foma film @AUD$6-7 is about the cheapest option as long as one can collect it or get free shipping (usually on orders above AUD$150).

Cheers,
Lynn
 
HHPhoto said:
well, that are really good news for Australian (and especially Melbourne based) film photographers:
Brock Saddler has built a new, very nice photo lab and workshop space, the "Work In Process" lab:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6_NVDet9Es
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This Australian (Melbourne based) youtube channel on which it is presented - "Pushing Film" - is generally quite interesting.
And definitely belongs to the better and higher quality film photography youtube channels.
If I've got it right, then the main maker of this channel Hashem McAdam is working at Michaels Camera in Melbourne. So someone with photography knowledge and from the photo business.

There are even another two good Australian film photography youtube channels:
1. "Shootwithcoops":
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8terlLTGYbURLRun1KoPg/videos

2. "Viva La Film":
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpTsm59JTGl5DBGOvxtahQ/videos
 
lynnb said:
Well at least he's mentioned on the Melbourne Film Shooter's Guide, although a Google search didn't bring up any search results apart from this thread. Hopefully he'll get a website SEO'd so people can find him. Always good to see new film services appear. I wish him success.
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Brock is in Northcote (where else?!) - an enjoyable tram ride out of the CBD.

Here's his website, and the contact page shows location and opening details. https://www.workinprocess.com.au/
 
When the AUD was higher against the USD it was cheaper to buy from BHPhotovideo in NYC than locally, including shipping!
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Some things still are if you're buying enough. I think when I buy two bricks (20 rolls) of HP5+ from B&H it ends up around $7.5 a roll incl shipping. For paper I buy from Vanbar because it's local and they often have promo packs of Ilford MG RC. ~$45 for 30 sheets. If you're not local, postage is going to make that more expensive.
 
How many here live in or near Melbourne?
My brother lives there and I think we could probably arrange a photo "care package" from the states. PM me for info on what I'm thinking.

Phil Forrest
 
Hi,

thanks to all of you who have contributed so much helpful information to this thread!
Maybe we can increase the information?
Getting more infos about labs, film and film camera shops / repair shops all over Australia?

From an Australian photographer friend I've got also the following tips:
Adelaide:
High quality lab including E6 processing: Atkins.
http://atkins.com.au/

Artist lab with community darkroom: The Analogue Laboratory:
http://www.analoguelab.com.au/
They also have a wonderful and very detailed list of further labs and film / camera stores in Adelaide:
http://www.analoguelab.com.au/analogue-in-adelaide/

Perth:
High quality photo lab with dip-and-dunk film processing for all film types (E6, C41, BW):
https://www.churchillcolorlabs.com/

Fitzgerald Photo:
https://fitzgeraldphoto.com.au/

Brisbane:
High quality photo lab with with JOBO processors for all film types (E6, C41, BW): Racquet Film. They also sell cameras, offer classes, advice, and repairs (on request):
https://racquetfilm.com/

https://www.streetsimaging.com.au/
http://www.prolab.com.au/

https://www.westendcameraclub.com/

Canberra:
http://www.canlabproframe.com.au/canlab.html

So, keep more information coming!

Cheers, Jan
 
Unfortunately I have so far never been in Australia. I hope this will change in the forseeable future :) .
Threads like this are really helpful not only for those in Australia who intend to start shooting film, but also of course for people like me who may visit "down under" and shooting film there in the future.

I am positively surprised how active and vivid the film photography scene in Australia is. Very encouraging!
During my time in the UK I have seen similar developments. Especially young people are getting into film, the "digital natives".
 
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