Is there a Canadian Photo Lab - DPChallenge Forums

02/21/2008 12:45:53 AM · #1

I've been looking and wanting a photo lab in Canada that I can the same thing as on collages.net, mpix among many other labs where I can upload my pictures, price them, have customers come order them, pay and have them printed and delivered directly to them.

I'm using instaproofs.com right now but I'm printing and sending everything. It hasn't been an issue thus far but will be the busier I get.

So does anyone know of a reputable, online lab that is in Canada?

02/21/2008 12:51:02 PM · #2

NUDGE

Sigma 70-200 /2.8 APO EX DG Macro HSM II

02/21/2008 01:05:43 PM · #3

when you find one, let me know too!

Eyesup

Nikon D300

02/21/2008 01:36:35 PM · #4

havn't heard of one... but hey let me know too if you find one :) good luck

BMacD

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom

02/21/2008 01:42:19 PM · #5

Can't help, but a friend of mine used Smugmug for his business, and he likes it.

Strikeslip

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

02/21/2008 01:51:41 PM · #6

There's not much in this frozen wasteland.

Eyesup

Nikon D300

Sigma 70-200 /2.8 APO EX DG Macro HSM II

02/21/2008 01:53:57 PM · #7

Maybe someone needs to start one :)

eta: I'm sure cold storage could be a selling point :)

Message edited by author 2008-02-21 13:54:23.

02/21/2008 01:59:13 PM · #8

there's this - Camera Canada not too sure if it's what we need, but it bears more examination.

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

02/21/2008 02:11:00 PM · #9

it looks like it might be good, but only for ontario.

Louis

Nikon D800

02/21/2008 02:24:40 PM · #10

Originally posted by xianart:

there's this - Camera Canada not too sure if it's what we need, but it bears more examination.

Fixy linky.

02/21/2008 02:47:06 PM · #11

There's nothing on the site that indicates that the Pro Lab only operates in Ontario. I've ordered gear from Camera Canada with great service. I'm sure the service in the Lab would be similar.

Why not just contact them with the questions you have and what you need from a lab.

02/21/2008 03:23:18 PM · #12

yeah, it just says local labs. but, when you get through the rigmarole, they only have labs in ontario, and don't let you go any further. i guess it needs to be within 1000 miles. oops. country's just too damn big.

02/21/2008 03:24:17 PM · #13

Originally posted by xianart:

That's only a problem if you have to go pick up the prints. I'm pretty sure they use Canada Post. Or maybe Canada Post is for the non-pros.

Message edited by author 2008-02-21 15:29:03.

02/21/2008 04:57:39 PM · #14

I looked at them last night and they certainly come close. I do like that they have a one time fee, but to do that plus take 15%, plus another 20 bucks to extend any single event just doesn't do it for me above what I'm currently doing.

After asking around on other sites too, this seems to be the common conclusion. Nothing against our neighbors to the south, I just have an aversion to asking a customer to pay $25 to ship a picture or two cross border just because it crosses a border.

02/21/2008 05:01:29 PM · #15

What about Vistek?

//www.vistek.ca/digitalphoto/labservices/default.aspx

02/21/2008 06:03:08 PM · #16

There's no way to set my own pricing for prints.