Luke Kenny
@kickstand25 Jun
Film Processing Help
A couple of questions for you knowledgeable lot: Firstly, can anyone recommend me a film lab that will push colour film? I shot two rolls at the wrong speed and my usual lab won't push colour. Secondly, I have uncovered lots of expired film that I purchased about ten years ago. All sorts of stuff but none of it has been stored properly (think warm cupboard rather than cold fridge). I have three rolls that I shot back then but never processed, are there specialist labs that deal with expired film or do I just need to tell them how old it is? One roll of HP5 was apparently shot at ISO 1600 so with the decade of hot storage I don't expect much from it but I'd like to see whats on them. As for the other expired rolls, I guess I should shoot them at some point. How does Portra 160 look after a decade in the heat? 🤣
Reformed film lab has pushed my color film before. If you’re willing to ship across the pond to Florida. Might not be the most economic option lol.
Thank you Garrett. I’d probably worry about the film going through scanners but it’s an option!
Labs usually won't help with expired film. You deal with expired film during exposure. Increase exposure by a stop for every ten years expired. Film that has already shot isn't just weakening sensitivity over time, it's generally degrading in all aspects.
Where are you in the world?
Are you open to trying home dev for BW? I promise, it's not that hard and opens all kinds of doors.