Skip to contentFinding a place to get film developed for the first time and how much it costs may seem daunting. Luckily, there are still many places in the United States in 2023 that will develop film in the store or online and through the mail.Film developing labs charge anywhere between $5 – $22 for 35mm film or $6 – $25 for medium format (120) film depending on the type of film. Some of the most recommend labs include:The DarkroomRichard Photo LabDwayne’s PhotoBlue Moon Camera & MachineGelatin LabsPHOTO-60 StudioNice Film LabDale LaboratoriesBushwick Community DarkroomMPIXNorth...…Skip to contentFinding a place to get film developed for the first time and how much it costs may seem daunting. Luckily, there are still many places in the United States in 2023 that will develop film in the store or online and through the mail.Film developing labs charge anywhere between $5 – $22 for 35mm film or $6 – $25 for medium format (120) film depending on the type of film. Some of the most recommend labs include:The DarkroomRichard Photo LabDwayne’s PhotoBlue Moon Camera & MachineGelatin LabsPHOTO-60 StudioNice Film LabDale LaboratoriesBushwick Community DarkroomMPIXNorth...WW…

Skip to contentOne of the most popular Instant film cameras from Fujifilm is the Instax Mini 11. Even though they are great cameras, it’s possible you have run into problems taking using it to take images.The most common problems with the Instax Mini 11 are it not taking an image, not turning on, the images are too bright or dark, or the lights are blinking. Blinking or flashing lights on the Instax Mini 11 mean either the flash is charging or the batteries need to be replaced. Too bright or dark photos could mean the sensors on the camera are covered while taking an image.So there are the...…Skip to contentOne of the most popular Instant film cameras from Fujifilm is the Instax Mini 11. Even though they are great cameras, it’s possible you have run into problems taking using it to take images.The most common problems with the Instax Mini 11 are it not taking an image, not turning on, the images are too bright or dark, or the lights are blinking. Blinking or flashing lights on the Instax Mini 11 mean either the flash is charging or the batteries need to be replaced. Too bright or dark photos could mean the sensors on the camera are covered while taking an image.So there are the...WW…

Skip to contentIf you discover an old black and white or color film lying around, your first instinct may be to throw it out. However, it can be used even if it has exceeded the expiration date. All you need to do is determine whether it has already been used (meaning exposed to light) or not. For 35mm film there are generally two key ways to check if the camera film has been used that require a visual inspection. The first method involves looking for the film leader sticking out of the film canister. If there is no film sticking out, then most likely it has been used. If there is film...…Skip to contentIf you discover an old black and white or color film lying around, your first instinct may be to throw it out. However, it can be used even if it has exceeded the expiration date. All you need to do is determine whether it has already been used (meaning exposed to light) or not. For 35mm film there are generally two key ways to check if the camera film has been used that require a visual inspection. The first method involves looking for the film leader sticking out of the film canister. If there is no film sticking out, then most likely it has been used. If there is film...WW…

Skip to contentFilm photography has had a resurgence in the last few years. For me, part of the fun of film photography is developing film at home because you can save money and it can be fun and easy. Once you view your negatives after developing the film by yourself at home or getting your film develop at a store or online, it can be hard to diagnose problems if you are new to the process or if you come across something you haven’t seen before.When developing film you may run into some surprising problems and you may have questions. The top 26 film developing problems are:Why Is My Film...…Skip to contentFilm photography has had a resurgence in the last few years. For me, part of the fun of film photography is developing film at home because you can save money and it can be fun and easy. Once you view your negatives after developing the film by yourself at home or getting your film develop at a store or online, it can be hard to diagnose problems if you are new to the process or if you come across something you haven’t seen before.When developing film you may run into some surprising problems and you may have questions. The top 26 film developing problems are:Why Is My Film...WW…

Skip to contentWhen developing 35mm film yourself at home, one of the first steps is to remove your film from the film canister in complete darkness or by using a film changing bag. This article will explain 3 different ways to remove film from a canister – including one without any tools at all.There are 3 ways to remove 35mm film from a film canister in order to load your film into your developing tank for processing: using a bottle opener, using a film canister opener, or using your bare hands.Keep in mind all of these steps should be performed in complete darkness, otherwise, your film...…Skip to contentWhen developing 35mm film yourself at home, one of the first steps is to remove your film from the film canister in complete darkness or by using a film changing bag. This article will explain 3 different ways to remove film from a canister – including one without any tools at all.There are 3 ways to remove 35mm film from a film canister in order to load your film into your developing tank for processing: using a bottle opener, using a film canister opener, or using your bare hands.Keep in mind all of these steps should be performed in complete darkness, otherwise, your film...WW…