Vincent Peri Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 I'd like to hear from anyone who uses/used Richard Photo Lab for B&W film processing. Are they good? great? so-so? I currently use Dwayne's Photo Lab, but I asked them which film developer they use, and they said they use a Fuji developer very similar to Kodak’s Duraflo RT developer. Is Duraflo RT good for T-Max film? Thanks for any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny_rane Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 I'd like to hear from anyone who uses/used Richard Photo Lab for B&W film processing. Are they good? great? so-so? I currently use Dwayne's Photo Lab, but I asked them which film developer they use, and they said they use a Fuji developer very similar to Kodak’s Duraflo RT developer. Is Duraflo RT good for T-Max film? Thanks for any help! Sorry, i have never used them, but i have heard their name for many years. Ask Dwaynes your question, they will be happy to give you an opinion. If you think you want a specific developer for that film. you should consider developing it yourself. It really is not very difficult. I use The Darkroom for slides and sometimes color. Professional Film Developing & Scans by Mail - Only $12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Peri Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 I did find out that Richard Photo Lab uses XTOL developer, which, according to a chart I had and lost, is one of the best developers around (for Kodak film, at least, which is all I use except for some Provia slide film). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Luttmann Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 RPL is great for colour and b&w. I used them for years and they are first rate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscar_h. Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 You won't find a better lab out west. They're top-notch and have an outstanding quality control. I've sent them 30 year-old exposed film and have gotten stellar results and outstanding scans. Real people are hard to find that have the knowledge and know-how. They have decent pricing for their services. Give them a try, you'll never go back to any other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen_h Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 TMax and Xtol seem to be the favorites for TMax film. Especially for the higher push times. Otherwise my favorite for older film is HC-110 (B), and otherwise I also use Diafine. -- glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochetrider Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I've used Richard Photo Lab extensively over a period of 2-3 years. They do a super job and I've been very happy with them, all around. I will add a caveat in that I sent them a few rolls of Film Ferrania P30, which is somewhat finicky and calls for specific treatments in developing. All the P30 I sent Richard came out super contrasty with shadow areas blacked out entirely. For everything else however, they are excellent! I've sent them B&W, C-41 color, E6 color reversal film- all with excellent results. PS I've also used Old School Lab, Blue Moon Camera, and once for Kodak Vision 3, Boutique Film Lab who does true ECN-2 processing (for real- no cross process). Richard, is my favorite of them all and after mucking a bout with these others, I'm back with Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen_h Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 P30 says "natively high contrast film". In the case of C41 and E6, there is only one way to do it, and labs tend to do that. For black and white, there is no standard. Besides cost reasons, it seems best to do it yourself if you want it done a specific way. How is P30 with HC-110 (F)? That works well for Technical Pan 2415. -- glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanKlein Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 VIncent: Check with LTI Lightside in NYC which I;ve used. I believe they use XTOL for Tmax film. Call them to check. I believe they will use other developers but have a special set-up charge since it's not standard. If you get other info, please update here. LTI - Lightside, home, main, North Coast Photo in Carlsbad, California uses Clayton F76+ developer for C41 developing which is similar to Kodak D76. I;ve used them as well. Film developing Both firms mail back the film in plastic protective sheets (ask for it - there's a charge but worth it) and all the film has always been flat especially great for scanning. LTI doesn't do color E6 slides anymore, only C41 and BW. North Coast does E6 as well as C41 and BW. Both are good although LTI is probably more focused on BW. Both will push and pull, scan, provide proofs and contacts sheets, etc. Good luck. Alan. Flickr gallery: https://www.flickr.com/photos/alanklein2000/albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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