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JamesCun
28-May-2013, 23:07
Hi, looking for some advice and feedback on places to get 4x5 film developed in Canada. I would prefer to avoid shipping to the US and I'm not ready to start developing at home. I would have a mix of E6, C-41 and BW, still trying things out and seeing what I like.

In the past I've used The Lab in Vancouver for 120 film and have been happy with the work. I would guess they do a good job on 4x5 as well as 120.

Also, any advice on shipping exposed film would be appreciated.

Thanks,
James

adelorenzo
28-May-2013, 23:50
I use The Lab Vancouver a lot for 120 color stuff. I do sheet film in black and white, so I have only sent them one sheet of 4x5 and it turned out fine.

I ship my film in pre-paid express post envelopes. I don't do much else to pack it and it seems to survive just fine. They do a very thorough job of packaging it when they send it back.

Daniel Stone
29-May-2013, 00:22
I've heard nothing but good reports about Edward Burtynsky's lab, Toronto Image Works:

http://www.torontoimageworks.com/

-Dan

Sean Chilibeck
29-May-2013, 06:16
I live on the east coast and there are no options for E6 over here so I've been sending my stuff to http://Torontoimageworks.com and have been happy with the results. They give a 10% discount when you mail it in with your credit card information too which makes it more worth it because of shipping.

But I'm going to try this guy next time I have enough to send in http://www.e6it.ca/, seems like some more reasonable prices (particularly for E6), and I'm not in a big rush for my stuff. He's just a guy that does it at home once a week on the weekend, all fresh chems which is nice.

For shipping I try to ship in the films box, this reduces confusion and makes me wait until I have enough to make the shipping worth it. Pack it all up in a box and send it. Usually costs about $12-$14 for a couple 4x5 boxes and 5+ 120 rolls each way. When it's sent back each sheet is in its own protector and they flip the box around to reduce movement. If you've not got a lot I've sent 120 in bubble wrap envelopes and I'm sure sheet film would do fine that way too.

Ari
29-May-2013, 06:31
GPC Labworks is where I used to send my 4x5 C-41 film until I was properly set up at home.
They also do E-6 and can process 5x7 as well.
Prices are reasonable and it's a family business, where nice guys run the joint.
http://gpclabworks.com/services.php

Jody_S
29-May-2013, 07:13
I use Borealis (http://www.borealislab.qc.ca/html/eng.html)in Montreal.

DougD
29-May-2013, 09:39
A second thumbs up for the The Lab in Vancouver. Great darkroom. Dip and Dunk set up for B&W and Colour.

D.

JamesCun
29-May-2013, 14:35
Great, thanks for all the replies.

Since I'm new to this 4x5 world, I only have the film boxes that I'm currently using. Any ideas on where to pickup some empty boxes so I can ship some film to be developed. I don't want to get 20+ shots into using the camera and realise that I'm doing something totally wrong.

Thanks,
James

Vick Ko
29-May-2013, 14:59
Yep, another supporter of GPC in Ottawa.

Capocheny
29-May-2013, 22:56
Another vote for The Lab.

ABC Photocolor is also a decent lab. They've now moved into the facility once occupied by G. King Photo.

Custom Color in Yaletown is another decent lab.

Cheers

Leszek Vogt
29-May-2013, 23:40
I'm thinking of veering into No. direction in the next year or two and was wondering if there is any decent labs in QC, New Brunswick or Nova Scotia ?....or GPC is the nearest ? Thanks.

Les

fotoman china
30-May-2013, 00:57
hi
if you have an iphone or android , you can download an app , kodak professional , it chose all the location to buy or develop film .
cheers

Leszek Vogt
30-May-2013, 01:33
Ha...that's a good one, I can't even retrieve my messages from the cell (for emergency)...so no iphony or android...and my life is just dandy without it. The "locator" (Google) was unable to locate...it was US centric. It's alright, I'll find it.

Les

Jody_S
30-May-2013, 05:17
I'm thinking of veering into No. direction in the next year or two and was wondering if there is any decent labs in QC, New Brunswick or Nova Scotia ?....or GPC is the nearest ? Thanks.

Les

See my post above with the link to Borealis in Montreal, Quebec. They also sell LF film at decent prices (for Canada).

Sean Chilibeck
30-May-2013, 06:24
I'm thinking of veering into No. direction in the next year or two and was wondering if there is any decent labs in QC, New Brunswick or Nova Scotia ?....or GPC is the nearest ? Thanks.

Les

I Live in Fredericton, NB and right now I have to take my C-41 120 film to Ivan's in Moncton to get it developed, I haven't asked them about 4x5 though because I've mainly been shooting E6 (Saint John and Fredericton don't have local labs that do anything bigger than 35mm). Currently there are no Labs that do E6 on the east coast though so I have to send it in to Quebec or Ontario.