Pricing
120: $16.00
220: $32.00
120: $20.00
120: $26.00
120: $11.00
220: $20.00
120: $15.00
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220: $12.00
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5x7: $5.50
8x10: $8.00
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dip & Dunk Processing
We use traditional dip & dunk development methods with state of the art Refrema processors. Our chemistry processes are truly archival unlike many one-hour style labs.
Dip & dunk processing is an extremely clean process where your film never touches anything other than chemistry. Alternative methods on the market utilize a series of belts and rollers to pull your film through chemistry which puts your film at a higher risk for damage.
Scan Sizes
6x6 & 6x7 – normally 4000px or more on the short side
6x4.5 – normally 4000px or more on the long side
35mm – normally 3000px on the long side
35mm Pro – normally 5000px or more on the long side
Pushing & Pulling Film
Please mark each individual roll when pushing or pulling. Note that color films can only be pushed up to 2 stops.
Rush Services
Rush orders are a 50% upcharge. To place a rush order, look for the RUSH checkbox during checkout.
Packaging Your Film
We recommend placing film in an airtight plastic bag and then into a USPS flat rate box with proper padding. Please include your order receipt in the box. Shipping via USPS Priority, UPS and FedEx will allow you to track your package. Your package will be delivered directly to our hands or to our secure lockbox.
Turnaround Times
Typical turnaround time is 5-8 business days. This number can vary based on your order size and the time of year. We will email you with approximate turnaround time once your order is received at the lab.
Color / Tonality / Dust
Color & Tonality. Our film scans are tailored to be a pure rendition of your exposures so that you can tweak and edit further if needed. We do not offer post-production services. However, we do manage density and color while scanning to ensure tonal accuracy.
Dust. While we do our best to keep our lab dust-free, note that dust can be present in scans on occasion (more common on B&W than color).
Pro Scans. With pro scans, we spend more time with color grading and density adjustments during the scanning process. We also work with you over time to learn your style of photography and adapt our scanning techniques to compliment your work.
Chemistry
We proudly use Kodak chemistry.
Return Shipping for Negatives
By default, we ship negatives back to you 1-2 weeks after order completion. If you need them back immediately, just let us know. If you do not want the negatives, please check 'Dispose' on your order form.
Our Story
State Film Lab began with a vision of taking the film negative back to its original state. Film has an unmatched, internal beauty. With this in mind, we work to provide pure film scans that are true to the light and tonality of your exposure. We believe that film is for everyone. In a digital world, our mission is to preserve the analog process and keep film in the hands of photographers everywhere.
We are small team based in Louisivlle, KY and we work with photographers across the country. We began building State Film Lab in the fall of 2012. Rather than rushing to launch, we took a slow approach to building the lab to ensure we were doing things right. We officially launched in January 2014. As we all know, film can be challenging because you have one chance to get it right. This goes for the photographer and the lab. We care about your film just as much as you do, so we are always checking and balancing our processes to make sure you get the service you deserve.
We love meeting photographers and talking shop. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to film, let's start a conversation and find out how we can support your film journey.