First rate E6 and C41 labs in USA?

**SergeyT** · 25-Apr-2009, 22:02

NewLab in SF is no longer processes film. I heard they are closing down

**Frank Petronio** · 26-Apr-2009, 06:30

Edgar isn't shy with his opinions but he is pretty modest about his marketing and self-promotion, so I'll do it for him. He just got his second customized Refrema machine tuned up and running E6, to compliment his C-41 machine. He also has most of a third one for parts, has the ex-factory tech close at hand, and he knows enough to keep everything running for another 20 years or so.

http://www.4photolab.com/

Here is why Refremas are the best:

http://www.4photolab.com/Pages/refrema.html

Apologies for my prostituting and whoring, but Edgar Praus is my friend and he owns the best remaining custom photo lab. Personal service, a smaller, high-craft approach, all top-notch equipment (Durst and Refrema). He doesn't take shortcuts or try to squeak anything by you. He is not the cheapest but he is still far less expensive than the labs in NYC. This is where Kodak goes to test their stuff - but Fuji likes him too.

Most of his business is from mail order but he is conveniently located in Rochester, New York, USA. Even RIT students can find the place and park safely without getting mugged.

OK end of plug. But it is easy to write copy when it's the truth.

**Mark Sampson** · 26-Apr-2009, 07:33

What Frank said!

**Robert Fisher** · 26-Apr-2009, 09:54

Frank is 100% correct. Edgar has a first class operation - is a LF shooter - and always seems time to answer my questions.

**Dan Baumbach** · 26-Apr-2009, 17:36

Originally Posted by Drew Wiley

Both my E6 and C41 processing including 8X10 are done by New Lab in SF. I've never had a quality control issue with them.

I was at Newlab last week. They are no longer processing film.

- Dan

**tgtaylor** · 26-Apr-2009, 19:27

Originally Posted by Dan Baumbach

I was at Newlab last week. They are no longer processing film.

- Dan

Their website indicates that they moved to 8th & Folsum Streets in the City but that they still process E-6 and C-41 up to 8x10 format.

All the more reason to learn how to process color at home.

Thomas

**andy** · 27-Apr-2009, 09:34

E-six lab in Atlanta--they are great, quick, and cheap. They've processed hundreds of 4x5 sheets for me (c-41), it's 2.75 a sheet, and never a problem.

**Richard Martel** · 28-Apr-2009, 16:33

Frank Petronio said it all.

http://www.4photolab.com/

+ great communication & great product.

Regards, Richard
Florida Keys

**Nicolai Morrisson** · 3-May-2009, 17:36

On Location Studios in Poughkeepsie, NY is great. They do dip-and-dunk E6 and C41, 35mm through 8x10, don't charge extra for push/pull, are experimentation-friendly (i.e. they're happy to cross process or try other weird stuff, usually at no extra cost... only thing I've found they won't do is bleach bypass), and do mail-in. Was a happy customer for years before moving to San Francisco.

**Santo Roman** · 13-May-2009, 13:01

Since I'm in NJ, I tend to use Taylor Photo in Princeton http://www.taylorphoto.com/ Prices are good and they do great work. To dev my b/w 4x5 negs, its like $2 each and color is the same price.

santo