Our Services
C41 Color Negative
We use a Colex 20” roller transport processor, which maintains computer controlled precision in temperature, replenishment, and speed. Unlike Minilab processors, our C41 process has two water wash stages that maximize the archival stability of the film. Additionally push and pull modifications utilize true time extension and reductions, eliminating the chance of color crossover.
E6 Color Reversal
We do not send out our E6! It’s all done in-house, typically on a weekly basis. We’re big fans of slide film, so we’ve customized the profile from our scanners to be able to handle the unique contrast and color palette that make these films special. We do not mount slides, choosing instead to leave the film in strips.
Monochrome
Black and white film is also run in our Jobo ATL processor. Our developer of choice is currently Replenished XTOL, which is the state of the art in standard film developers. Roll film is loaded onto Jobo 2500 series reels, and sheet film is done in EXPERT drums. Our Jobo is programmed to pre-wash your film to remove the halation layers and prep the emulsion for chemistry. The final stage in the Jobo is a 10 minute wash cycle for archival stability.
Large Format
After making key investments in both scanners and processing systems, we are able to offer both some of the best prices and highest quality large format services available. All sheet film is processed using our Jobo ATL processors, utilizing our collection of state of the art EXPERT drums. These advanced processing drums ensure extremely even development and minimize clip marks. We scan sheet film using the incredible Creo Eversmart Supreme II, which will produce files for any enlargement.
Advanced Scans
The Creo Eversmart Supreme II can produce scans of the highest quality possible. This advanced production scanner uses a Rodenstock lens and actively cooled CCD to produce scans at up to 5600 pixels per inch. These 16 bit TIFFs are often in excess of 1gb, and will hold to almost any enlargement factor, especially from sheet formats. Film flatness is achieved through a anti-reflective and anti newtonian glass sandwich, or through fluid mounting (which is recommended for the largest scan sizes).
Custom Work
Our custom capabilities extend to silver gelatin printing, Piezography B&W digital printing, and film processing to Library of Congress archival standards. We can scan glass negatives, archives of slides, or even prints. If you have a photographic need, just ask!
