Hi,
I have a Leica M3 with a Summilux 50mm 1.4 and Summaron 35mm 3.5 that was given to me by an uncle. I also have a Fuji X-E2 that I use with Lightroom.
I don't use the M3 because of the film processing requirements. I would very much like to use the M3 on a regular basis. The last time I had film processed it was by a local drug store. At the time they no longer processed black and white and had to send it off site.
I live in a condo and don't have the ability to make prints. I could develop my own black and white film but I would still need to utilize an outside service for prints.
So, I'm seeking advice/opinions as to the available options. 1. I live in the Boston area and am looking for a reliable film processing service that will develop and make prints. I am also open to mailing film. 2. I see many posts of scanned film which leads has me wondering about the viability of having film developed and scanned as opposed to developed and printed. The goal here would be to do my own printing through Lightroom. I know this is a hybrid approach and may not be a good one. Alternatively, I suppose I could have the film developed, printed and scanned. In which case: 3. I'm wondering what the best scanning options are; i.e., have a service do it or buy a film scanner.
Ultimately, I would like to use the M3 much more and am seeking advise on how to bridge the flim/digital gap insofar as I can't print from negatives at home.
I'm open to all recommendations. Thanks.
John
