Posted by Mark Stahlke on June 11, 2008 at 10:44 PM
After a dry spell I'm just about to start shooting LF stuff again. Today I read on another forum that Qube is no longer processing film. (Say it ain't so Brent. Brent?)
I guess I'm looking for a new lab in downtown Denver. I know there are some choices like Slideprinter, Reed, and Denver Pro Photo. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks,
Mark
Posted by Doug Andrews on June 11, 2008 at 10:47 PM
I got good service with processing from Reed. It was 120 film not LF though.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on June 12, 2008 at 12:00 AM
I use photocraft in Boulder. They have consistently good process and I haven't had any shots ruined by processing (that I've detected) just bad photography .
One thing I like about photocraft that I haven't seen at other labs is that they'll index your negatives against the order sheet you submit. Since I predominantly shoot quickloads, I right the quickload serial number on the order sheet. They then put a sticker with a number both on the order sheet and the transparency sleeve. This helps me keep track of exposure and other notes that I make when shooting rather than just getting a bunch of shots back in no apparent order.
After Qube closed I have standardized on Slideprinter. They are very reliable in their maintenance of their chemistry and have treated me well. They also do a decent job of keeping clip marks to a minimum.
I've always used Photocraft - very reliable, consistent and reasonable prices. Plus, as Kalin pointed out, they index when asked, which helped me immensely with making exposure adjustments on backup shots.
Only nit - for some reason, sheet film always came out with one edge slightly curled, making it challenging to get the film flat for scanning. Quickloads seemed to come out fine, though...
Mark, sad to say, it's true! I'm as bummed, if not more bummed than you! I've had what basically was my own personal E-6 lab for 12 years! DOH! Tough to give up! Sad to say, it just became a money looser the second half of last year. I kept the powers that be from scrapping it for months, but it came to the end of the year, and seemed like it was finally time.
I haven't been out shooting nearly as much as I'd like lately, but the few times I've gotten out this year, I've headed down to the Slideprinter, and they've done great work all around so far.
One of the biggest things I miss about Qube not doing film any longer is that I don't get to see people like you and Stephen and Rich V.(well OK, I don't really miss Rich-- just kidding!) and all the great images that used to come through here, and talk about them. Of course, I'm sure I get a little bit more work done now!
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8 repliesI guess I'm looking for a new lab in downtown Denver. I know there are some choices like Slideprinter, Reed, and Denver Pro Photo. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks,
Mark
One thing I like about photocraft that I haven't seen at other labs is that they'll index your negatives against the order sheet you submit. Since I predominantly shoot quickloads, I right the quickload serial number on the order sheet. They then put a sticker with a number both on the order sheet and the transparency sleeve. This helps me keep track of exposure and other notes that I make when shooting rather than just getting a bunch of shots back in no apparent order.
DR5
Photocraft
Reed
Accent Photo in Colorado Springs (who I use).
RichieV
Only nit - for some reason, sheet film always came out with one edge slightly curled, making it challenging to get the film flat for scanning. Quickloads seemed to come out fine, though...
I haven't been out shooting nearly as much as I'd like lately, but the few times I've gotten out this year, I've headed down to the Slideprinter, and they've done great work all around so far.
One of the biggest things I miss about Qube not doing film any longer is that I don't get to see people like you and Stephen and Rich V.(well OK, I don't really miss Rich-- just kidding!) and all the great images that used to come through here, and talk about them. Of course, I'm sure I get a little bit more work done now!
Good luck!