s_edew Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 <p>I recently pulled an old Nikon FE out of a box in my basement, and a Yashika medium format. I'd like to shoot a few rolls and see how they are working. The last time I used the Nikon, I was shooting Kodachrome, which I know is no longer produced. I plan on ordering some 135 and 120, 160 Portra. Can anyone tell me the best place to get this film developed? I understand Kodak no longer has labs. Can I drop 135 and 120 C-41 off anywhere, or should I send it to a specific lab? Thanks in advance for any advice.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen_h Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 <p>C41 film can be dropped just about anywhere that still does film.</p> <p>I would try to find a better than average lab, though. For develop only, or develop and scan, the prices aren't all that high. There are still labs around meant for pros. </p> <p>Before you use them, though, try the shutter with the back open, and see if the times are about right.</p> <p>The FE2 seems to have a feature that it doesn't shoot at the set shutter speed until the counter gets to 1, which it doesn't do with the back open. That makes it harder. I don't know if the FE has that un-feature.</p> -- glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_shriver Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 <p>Be careful to find someplace that will <strong>return the negatives</strong>. Wal-Mart, for instance, will develop the film, and return prints and/or a CD with scans, and will <strong>throw out the negatives</strong>.<br> If you bought the Portra at a retail camera store, ask them where to bring it locally.<br> Good mail-order labs include <a href="https://www.dwaynesphoto.com">Dwayne's Photo</a> and <a href="http://www.northcoastphoto.com">North Coast Photo Services</a>.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS1664879711 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I get good service from The Darkroom. https://thedarkroom.com/?gclid=CJDN9a7zzMsCFQUFaQodCnQLQQ ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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s_edew Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 <p>Thank you. All the responses are very helpful.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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