fotografz Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 I'm off to "Lost Wages" once again, and all the digital stuff is sitting this one out (I'm not even taking the Contax TVSD to temp me with it's easy ways ). No frigin' color film either. Tri-X and Delta 3200. M camera(s), 24 (a must), 35 Lux ASPH, 90 AA (maybe Nocti, but I did that before). I'm after the underbelly, so I'm going off strip for at least part of the trip (4 days). So, I wonder if anyone knows of a good B&W lab where I can get at least some of what I shoot processed. I'd like to avoid the hand search of every roll BS, at least on the way back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djl251 Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 You could always mail it home, or process it with an A&I mailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 You could always do it the old fashioned photo journalist way, developing it yourself in your hotel room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulstenquist Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Hi Marc, I don't know any good labs in Vegas, but be careful in the underbelly. It's probably more dangerous than Detroit. In any case, we have to have lunch one of these days. I've put together a hard copy book, and I'd like to have you critique it. You know: Throw that one out, keep this one in. Have fun in Vegas. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfdncithekxlbn8kaglf33 Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 There is a staffed FedEX office somewhat near the strip that is open until 6pm or so. Not terribly late, but stuff your film in a box there, give them your account number and you are done with no worries. Like most things in LV, you need a car to get there, but a cab also fits the description. This way you get your film home and can process it your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_belen Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Marc, When I was out west last summer, I had my film shipped via FEDEX Ground service back home to Michigan. UPS or FEDEX ground is inexpensive and takes about 3-4 days from Vegas back to Michigan. Have a nice trip! Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_lehrer Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Marc This may sound like a cop-out, but if you can develop the negativesyourself, Costco does a super job of printing from them. I blindly assume that there is a Costco in Las Vegas? Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_rivera5 Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Marc, There's a lab that I had do my e6 stuff a few years ago while I was there for a week. Don't know if they do BW, but they did a nice job with the e6. I search the yellow pages and email you their name off list. Have fun, make sure you make a side trip to Red Rock. Not the underbelly, just damn beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_cain Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Marc Try Sahara Camera Center at 2305 E Sahara Ave(corner of Eastern Blvd). (457-3333). Although I have never used them for B/W, they told me recently they do it in house. Don't miss the atrium at the Ballagio Hotel. Four displays a year--recently changed for autumn. Well worth it. Best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflesher Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 And so it begins good buddy! It sounds like you are relegated to shooting C41 B&W and having it developed at the local drugstore... Film isn't dead yet, but the support for some of it is apparently evaporating in many major metropolitan areas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug_d Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Here is a rip out of Timeout, just take a roll in to your processor of choice when you get there, and run a test. Beware photo processing and film developing services on the Strip, which often charge three times the going rate. Instead, use the photo centres at large drugstores, such as Walgreens or Sav-On � or try one of the specialist shops listed below. Allen Photographic Services 3223 S Industrial Road, between Desert Inn Road & Spring Mountain Road, West of Strip (735 2222). Bus 105. Open 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri; 9am-3pm Sat. Credit MC, V. This professional developing and digital processing centre behind the Fashion Show Mall offers its services to the public as well as to professional photographers. The prices are reasonable, even if time is of the essence, especially for black and white film and speciality processing. Sahara Camera Center Albertson Shopping Center, 2305 E Sahara Avenue, at Eastern Avenue, East Las Vegas (457 3333). Bus 110, 204. Open 9am-6pm Mon-Fri; 9am-5pm Sat. Credit AmEx, Disc, MC, V. Claiming to be 'Nevada's largest full-service camera store', the Sahara Camera Center pretty much has, and does, it all. In business for close to 30 years, it offers rental and repair services, quality new and used equipment, very knowledgeable staff and one-hour photo processing. Prices are fair and many items are discounted. Wolf Camera & Video Belz Factory Outlet World, 7400 Las Vegas Boulevard South, at Warm Springs Road (896 4271/www.wolfcamera.com). Bus 303. Open 10am-9pm Mon-Sat; 10am-6pm Sun. Credit AmEx, Disc, MC, V. A welcome escape from the electronics superstores, Wolf Camera & Video has friendly, well-informed staff, an excellent selection of still and video cameras and one-hour photo processing. Bargain-hunting Brits should take note: Wolf also stocks UK-compatible PAL camcorders. Branches: throughout the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografz Posted October 1, 2003 Author Share Posted October 1, 2003 Well Jack old buddy, Doug's post seems to disprove the idea that film processing is evaporating from metro areas. Frankly, I didn't expect more than one source if any. Thanks Doug. Paul, let's do lunch next week after I get back. Thanks for the heads up on the underbelly. This Detroit boy ain't that crazy. I meant just getting off the overexposed, big buck strip and heading downtown to the older section which I understand is making a comeback. As to the other suggestions to visit the sights: thanks for the input, but as Paul knows, many car commercials are shot in those locations (like Red Rock Canyon), so that would smell to much like work to me. I'm after Vegas urban grit and a touch of grainy B&W sleeze ; -) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflesher Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Marc: No offense intended, but all I see in Doug's post are tips for one-hour mini labs, including the camera store and I don't recall one-hour machines doing B&W other than C41 B&W. I will be very interested in hearing what you actually find in the away of traditional B&W processing. My hunch is it will be at least a 24 hour turn-around if not longer... Be sure to share your experience on that and more importantly, be sure to share some of your images! Good luck with your project -- it sounds like you'll have a lot of fun. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike dixon Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 I've sent film through domestic X-rays machines (for carry on) on several occasions. Even after several scans, the only effect I've seen is (maybe) a very slight increase in the base fog of Delta 3200 (which doesn't interfere with printing). The risk of damage to your images is probably greater from an untested lab than from a couple of passes through the scanner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografz Posted October 1, 2003 Author Share Posted October 1, 2003 Hmmm, thanks Mike. That is decent first hand info. Were these recent trips, since the carry on scanners have been boosted in power at many major airports? I know Detroit Metro has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike dixon Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 My most recent air travel was about two months ago: an international flight to St. Martin. Not sure when or by how much Xray machine power has been boosted. I recently finished off a few rolls of 3200 that had made a couple of international, round-trip flights, and the base fog didn't seem much worse than what I gotten in the past from 3200 of comparable age that hadn't been subjected to Xray machines. I lost maybe half a grade of contrast--easy to compensate for in the darkroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_rivera5 Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 "As to the other suggestions to visit the sights: thanks for the input, but as Paul knows, many car commercials are shot in those locations (like Red Rock Canyon), so that would smell to much like work to me. I'm after Vegas urban grit and a touch of grainy B&W sleeze ; -)" Not trying to sound like an ass, but with all the advertising we are bombarded with ever day (you can�t take a leak in a public restroom without seeing an ad) it�s kind of poetic justice to have a natural place like Red Rock spoiled for you. Don�t get me wrong, I wish you no ill will, just an observation. Enjoy the underbelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_locher Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Marc, Unfortunatly Allen Photographic, the only pro lab in Vegas, has closed down. I haven't had any problems getting film hand checked going through the airport here, or anywhere else in the country, as long as you throw in some high speed film. Since you are doing it anyway, I don't think you'll have a problem - the TSA seems to have gotten better about it. When are you heading to vegas - drop me an email and we'll go shoot some pictures if I'm not working. cheers, John Locher<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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