I have been processing E-6 films for artist's competition slides for almost five years, and know the process backwards and forwards. I'd be delighted to handle your film as well. Any Kodak E-6 (Ektachrome) or Fuji CR-56 (Fujichrome) film in 35mm or 120/220* can be promptly and professionally developed, mounted, and back on the way to you. With the recent announcement that Ivey is shutting down the last professional E-6 lab in Seattle I decided it was time to go public.
| Pricing | ||
| 35mm | 24 Exp. | 36 Exp. |
| Mounted | $7.50 | $9.00 |
| Unmounted | $6.25 | $7.00 |
| Medium Format | 120 | 220 |
| $7.00 | $12.00 | |
Slides are normally mounted in 2" square plastic mounts, printed with the date and frame number. By request, I can turn the imprint off. Mounted slides are normally inserted in archival sleeves, three across. Standard slide boxes are an option. For scanning, many prefer cut strips of 4 (or 6 frames*), the "Unmounted" option.
Your transparencies will be returned by US Postal Service, either First Class or Priority Mail. Delivery time to US addresses is very similar, but delivery confirmation is available on Priority Mail. Either service offers next-day delivery to the Seattle and Portland metro areas without the high price of FedEx or other courier services. If you provide your FedEx account number with your order we will be glad to use it to return your processed film.
Your exposed film should be sent by mail* to:
G. Armour Van Horn
P.O. Box 1478
Freeland, WA 98249
Our equipment list:
- Noritsu QSF-R410-3U processor
- Photo-Therm Sidekick processor (pull processing, backup)
- X-Rite 820 densitometer
- Byers 3500 and 3000 slide mounters with date/sequence imprinters
- Pakon AM-421 slide mounter with four-line imprinter*
- Pakon SS-100 slide sleever
- Noritsu ENV-M5U negative sleever
We're working on final price lists and an order form. In the meantime, please send e-mail to get started.
Notes:
- Equipping for 4x5 is possible if there is a demand for it. Let us know.
- Availability of Kodak chemistry has become inconsistent, current Kodak chemistry will be used but replaced with Fuji Hunt.
- We currently stock sleeving for 4-frame strips. Our sleever will handle 6-frame strips, let us know if you need this and we'll consider stocking the wider sleeving.
- I work out of my home and have no interest in putting my physical address on the web. If you prefer to send exposed film by another carrier, request that address by e-mail.
- The Pakon slide mounter and imprinter is currently in storage, although it is in perfect working order. If you have a need for the customized imprinting (four lines of 22 characters) drop us a note to discuss pricing and schedule.
For more information: vanhorn at whidbey.com