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Thanks to all who have offered your thoughtful responses thus far!

Since this is my first time here, I didn't realize the depth and variety of the feedback I would be given. Quite a task to wade through it all...

In any case, I decided to test the waters both ways. I will process an NPZ roll of pictures I took before the wedding at Wal-Mart. This roll was taken at a family gathering - important but not "once in a lifetime" like the wedding.

I will then process my last NPZ roll from the wedding (the third of three rolls containing mostly posed shots from the latter part of the reception) to a professional place and compare the results. Then, depending on the prints, I will decide where to process the other two rolls (containing the most important shots - the ceremony and first part of the reception). All things being equal, I am leaning towards the professional lab route right now: may cost a bit extra but if I can get a good referral, it sounds like it would be more reliable.

Now, the next main task is deciding on a professional lab. I am currently taking a local community class in basic nature photography so I will tap the instructor's brain. I will ask other peers and also search the web and yellow pages.

Thanks again to all!

Len

Greetings all!

Does anyone have any suggestions in developing Fuji NPZ 800 film?

Just shot a friend's wedding unofficially in low lit church and

reception hall and I am wondering are there any guidelines in

developing this professional film? (FYI - Body is Nikon N80 and lens

is 28-105 3.5 D.)

I am a beginner so I usually just go to Wal-Mart - would this work or

is there a better place to go? Since this is a friend's wedding, I

would be willing to spend more if need be.

Do I need to develop film ASAP? Do I still need to refrigerate the

film? Do I give any special instructions to the developer? Do I ask

too many questions?

Seriously though, thanks in advance to all!

Len