FAQ
How much does it cost to develop a roll of film?
The base price for developing either B&W or C41 film is $13. If you want scans in addition to your film being developed, there is an additional charge that varies depending on film format and number of exposures.
For 35mm film development + scanning:
24 exposures = $25 total
36 exposures = $28 total
Half Frame = $31 total
To see a more accurate price breakdown, visit the store page and play around with the different options available.
For half frame scans, do 48 exposures and 72 exposures cost different amounts?
Nope! Both cost an additional $18 on top of the $13 developing price ($31 total).
Do different file formats (JPG, TIFF, DNG) cost different amounts?
Nope! All file formats cost the same because with my workflow, nothing changes whether the final exported scan is a JPG, a TIFF, or any other image format that you choose.
Are there taxes when I place an order?
Nope! Taxes do not currently apply to my services.
Will I get a refund if my roll turns out blank?
Because developing film (whether the roll has been exposed or not) depletes the film developing chemicals, I cannot offer a full refund. However If you requested scans, then the scanning cost will be refunded.
For example, it costs $28 to develop and scan a roll of 35mm film that has 36 exposures. $13 of that prices is developing, and $15 of that price is scanning. If the roll were to come out blank, you would receive a refund of $15.
In the event of a light leak or camera malfunction that makes a significant number of exposures unscannable, then a partial refund of the scanning price will be issued. The exact amount that is refunded is determined on a case by case basis. If only a few photos are blank or unscannable, no refund will be issued.
Do you accept cash?
Yes! If you would like to pay with cash or e-Transfer, please send me an email at silverphotolab@gmail.com detailing what kind of film it is and how many rolls you have. I will give you a quote, and then you can give me cash along with the film you want developed.
Do you develop expired film?
Yes! If you have a roll of film your parents shot that’s been sitting around the house for 20 years, I can develop it.
That said, the effects of expiration will be visible in the final image. Colour shifts and increased grain are common, and in some cases the photos may not be salvageable. Expired film is always a gamble, but more often then not it’s worth giving an old roll of mystery film a chance.