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04/15/2008 07:11:51 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by BeeCee:
Actually, it probably IS B&W, if it's from when my parents were doing their own developing. Tbe honest I, too, am just assuming, partly because it's in a tooled leather case and my parents also did leatherwork. I really don't know where it came from, for sure! That's another reason I'd like to see what's on it :)
So, is B&W processing all the same, no matter what type film? Would it be more a matter of a place having the right sized carriers for medium format, rather than the process and chemicals? |
The chemistry for black and white processing is universal for black and white film types (excluding B&W E-6). It really is a matter of whether or not the lab has the proper cartridges for processing and carriers for printing. |
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04/15/2008 07:17:47 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by BeeCee:
I don't know of any high-end labs here :( But people still shoot medium format, so it's not like it's an obsolete size, just that the film itself might be old.
Thanks, General, I searched it and had a look :)
I'm still sorta hoping for somewhere I don't have to send away... I never trust that they'll get there and back. That's why I was looking at Calgary, where I can maybe hand deliver.
Ah well, maybe it's best to leave it a mystery...?
eta; Laurel, you posted while I was typing :)
I'm not that far, as the crow flies, from you but I'm stuck on that big island north of you in Canuckistan. Not much here in that kind of thing, at least that I can find :( |
Well, if you'd like to send it to us heres the address:
A-1 Hour Photo
1139 Water Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-1183
As to the question of whether the film is still good, you never know. My brother sent me some black and white shot in Viet Nam during the war and aside from some shift in contrast, they turned out pretty good. |
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04/15/2008 07:52:13 PM · #28 |
Whoohoo, I found one!
Prism -"Vancouver Island's only Pro Lab"
I'll drop in there and see what they say :)
Thank you so much, everyone, for all your help. Then again, what else would I expect from DPCers? :D |
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04/15/2008 07:52:16 PM · #29 |
| B&W developing is pretty easy. There are many different types of developer you just have to make adjustments to developing time and temp. My fav used to be Dektol. |
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04/15/2008 08:00:55 PM · #30 |
So if it's B&W any decent lab should be able to do it, provided the film isn't damaged?
So I don't need to go to a specialty lab, in your opinion?
I just don't want to spend a small fortune if I don't have to, but would also like a half-decent shot at getting something.
I can't imagine that the film would be in terrible shape, having been in the camera, in a case, in a house. |
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04/16/2008 01:37:18 AM · #31 |
120 film should have a paper wrapper (trailer) at the end of the film, that protects it from light when you're taking it out of the camera. This should indicate what sort of film it is (brand, model, speed, etc.) and what process is needed - although I am assuming based on modern films, I haven't used any 120 film from the era you're looking at.
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04/16/2008 01:54:28 AM · #32 |
I imagine there is, I'm just afraid to take it out :) I'm not even sure how, as this camera is a lot different from my old Kodak bellows one, so I'll take it in somewhere and let them do it. Then we'll see what I've got...
pics of Rodenstock Clarovid |
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04/16/2008 01:21:09 PM · #33 |
Good luck with the film. If it is black and white, you might have an even better chance of having recoverable images. Black and White is much more stable than color print or slide in an undeveloped state.
I would still suggest using a company that has experience developing old film. There can be adjustments made to the developing time, concentrations, etc. based upon an approximate age of the film that could result in a better image.
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04/16/2008 01:47:31 PM · #34 |
the only advice I can offer is STAY AWAY FROM BLACKS! In Calgary here anyway every time Ive gone in there I find the staff better suited for sweeping the floors and taking out the garbage than going anywhere near my equipment or prints. It wouldn't surprise me if half of them have difficulties walking and breathing at the same time if you get my drift :P
I wouldn't trust anyone but a pro lab with something like that.
-dave
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