Sending BW film to a lab in 2016... Suggestions?

[Prest_400]

I can second that recommendation. Neil Wildeboor of Willow Photo Lab is a nice guy who does good work. The other labs mentioned here are also good, but much more expensive. His address is Willowphotolab@Gmail.com. Here is a quote on pricing:

Checked out and wow, that is nice!
But... I'm out of the US across the pond and I doubt it's feasible. I checked out flat rates in USPS and they quote $30 for small parcels.

Might inquire though. There's people from everywhere sending film to RPL, Indie and FINDlab...
They seem to be excellent but the prices are sometimes a bit steep.

 

[ChrisLivsey]

Kostya, I'm sure you know Gary had thousands of undeveloped rolls when he died. I think he could be the "king of backlog". e

He does have competition:

http://petapixel.com/2016/06/27/1200-rolls-unprocessed-film-found-shot-one-1950s-photographer/

 

[unixrevolution]

I have always done my own BW film processing, scanning, and darkroom printing. Until now. I just don't have the time and I am exploring the use of digital to help get me to take photos again.

In the meantime, I have a backlog of BW film (35mm and 120) that I need to get processed. I've always been skeptical of a lab's ability to process film and my experience having labs scan for me has been expensive with marginal results.

Does anyone have suggestions as to where I should send my BW film for processing and good scans?

Thanks!

I have personally used Dodge Chrome in Silver Spring, MD. I have used them for B&W, Color Neg, and Color Slide in 35mm, 120 and 4x5. Always top notch. I've taken to doing my own BW at home, but still send them my 4x5 color and E-6 35mm and 120.

 

[Scapevision]

I'd say the best way is to find a local good lab that does dip and dunk processing. This will ensure you get clean negatives back. I do this with a local lab here in Toronto, Canada and it's great. All you have to do is shoot. I'm sure there must be a professional lab you can find in the big city nearby.