New E-6 services coming to Seattle – “O! the joy.”

[douglas gove]

Yes, I also miss Ivey...Waiting for word from Panda Doug

[Bob Sawin]

No Tom, you are not. But, the Panda news is good news!

Best regards,

Bob

[MumbleyJoe]

I'm just getting ready to ship more off to California, begrudging the fact that I have to do so. I'm really pleased to hear they're adding this service - thanks for passing on the news.

[Heroique]

Looks like Panda needs a little more time for start-up.

No need to worry – their new E-6 services for LF film is really happening, but the start-up date has moved from March/April to July/August.

The hold-up, Panda says, is the need to create new space for their E-6 machinery in a way that interferes least with ongoing services, and the coordination has been tricky. They’ve hired contractors to “punch a hole” in a wall to make the necessary room, and the dusty work, once it begins, will be taking place during weekends. The final steps – city inspections & careful testing – should follow in quick succession.

Then it’s E-6 for 4x5 up to 11x14 – walk-in, or mail order.

I call that heavenly news no matter how many delays…

[Eric James]

Not to offend Heroique, but this has been the story for the past ~2 year; always 6-8 weeks out.

[Heroique]

Not to offend Heroique, but this has been the story for the past ~2 year; always 6-8 weeks out.

Yes, I’m tempted to feel your frustration at Panda’s delay. If they hadn’t already provided me with so many years of excellent work & friendly service, I’d be more skeptical of their efforts to introduce E-6 services for us. These days, as we all know, patience is the name of the game when it comes to expecting new film services from anyone – and prayers! I’m going to keep applauding every small step they take. Deep down, I think this is going to happen...

[Eric James]

I hear you - I like Panda too.

[Stephen Lumry]

When dropping off film I have always asked if they were planning to do LF color film and they have been honest and never committed to doing this. I assume they will be doing both E6 and C41 and if so, it is really a great story. I loved Ivey but I also love Panda and wish them the best.

[lonehusker]

I am so waiting for this

[Curt]

I live in the area, where is Panda located in Seattle?

Curt