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NickB
17-Nov-2020, 15:10
Looking for some recommendations for good labs in the US to process some Kodak Portra 400 4x5 I just shot as I found out my old lab is no longer in existence. I do not need scanning at the moment, just processing.

I found a lab in my area, the SE, in Montgomery, AL who cater to the wedding and portrait market, Indie Film Lab, who process for $8 a sheet and The Darkroom in California who I haven't used before but have been around apparently for 40 years, at $4 a sheet.

I photograph people in environments, not landscapes, which shouldn't make a difference with C-41 processing really, but I'm looking for the best skin tones possible with the film, so a good clean line and experienced technicians are quite important

Many thanks!

J. Gilbert Plantinga
17-Nov-2020, 15:22
https://www.lti-lightside.com

jmdavis
17-Nov-2020, 16:03
Many cities have a lab that will process c41 up through 5x7. Richmond VA has Phototech Labs. E6 processing on the other hand became more rare during my 10 year haitus.

JMO
17-Nov-2020, 16:14
Praus Productions Inc (https://www.4photolab.com/about-us). in Rochester NY. C-41 4x5films are $3.25 per sheet, and their quality and service are excellent. They have many fans on this Forum...

Eric Leppanen
17-Nov-2020, 16:51
Praus Productions Inc (https://www.4photolab.com/about-us). in Rochester NY. C-41 4x5films are $3.25 per sheet, and their quality and service are excellent. They have many fans on this Forum...+1

NickB
18-Nov-2020, 16:28
Thanks guys! I'd mis-bookmarked Praus under scanning. I've heard good thing about their scanning, which isn't surprising as he's based in Rochester.