Turnaround is approximately 8 to 12 weeks from that date to process, plus scanning transfer and shipping times. Ektachrome movie film processingdeveloping dwaynes. As for processing kodachrome as bw then yes it can be done, although. We cannot process kodachrome, ektachrome 160, and a few other expired stocks. You might choose to keep it and put it on display or donate it to a museum. We are the only facility to offer better quality, free processing of pro8mm brand film when that film is transferred to video at our facility. Kodachrome, as you may know, is the film manufactured, and since discontinued in 2009, by kodak that required a proprietary process to developessentially a secret sauce. At film rescue we give you the choice of a safest possible process black and white negative or a color process. It was totally unexpected, but indicative of a serious rise in popularity for film photography.
Cinelab is one of the few film labs in the country that processes all 8mm films and offers hd 2k 4k up to 6. Someone figured out a process for developing kodachrome. I was keeping quiet until kodak figures out how to get our film to switzerland again. Doubledesigned for older presuper 8 types of movie camera. This temporally hardens the film allowing it to withstand the rigorous of machine processing and also softens the remjet which is removed by buffing with soft spinning cloth rollers. Any idea if kodachrome 40 movie film type a, kodachrome ii super 8 film and kodak ektachrome 160 movie film type a should be thrown out or is there a chance for development. This is on top of the 3 colour negative films and one black and white film that kodak make for super 8 see our film stock page for all the offerings. Cinelab 8mm and super 8mm film processing and video. We do not develop old stocks such as kodachrome 40, kodachrome ii, ektachrome 160, agfa and boots. Super 8, standard 8 and 16 mm film processing widescreen. Kodachrome 25 processed as bw final step after c14 bleach for starters, i think the film developed as bw came out pretty well. Super 8, a lowspeed finegrain kodachrome movie film, was released in 1965 and was used to film seemingly every wedding, beach holiday and backyard barbecue for the next decade.
I heard that theres a place in switzerland that still does it. What happened to super 8 film, and why was it so great. Older kodachrome movie film processing rocky mountain film lab. Vietnam motionpicture technology center 465 hoang hoa tham ba dinh. I know the only lab in the us, dwane photo lab closed its kodachrome processing. If the film is relatively new 2000 or later expiry, and was stored frozen the entire time before shooting, you can send an email to martin baumgarten in the usa. The last lab to have the capability to develop this process, duanes, ceased all. We are a dedicated team of filmmakers and technicians supplying a muchneeded resource for 8mm and 16mm film making, based in london, uk. Our core services are super 8 and 16mm film sales, with additional processing and hd scanning, priced very competitively. Processing is also available for e6 compatible double 8. In the kodachrome process the film is presoaked in an alkaline bath. Super 8 film type service combination stock price per cartridge.
Then the film gets processed and slit along its length to form one strip for viewing. Kodachrome is a color reversal film introduced by eastman. Please check out our entire movie film scan section at the film photography project store online. With over 60 years experience in motion picture processing, yale film and video uses only the finest chemicals by eastman kodak to process your film. We do not settle for anything less and neither should you. Sadly kodak discontinued their kodachrome processing in 2010 and so kodachrome nowadays can only be commercially or home developed. Kodachrome 40 in the super 8 movie format was discontinued in june 2005, despite protests from filmmakers.
We process ektachrome 64t super 8 7280 and ektachrome 100d super 8 7285. Were talking every kind super 8, double 8, 120, 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, movie film you name it if its kodachrome, its soon to be extinct. So, while there has been no official announcement about the return of kodachrome at least not yet, an intrepid film enthusiast named kellyshane fuller of piratology studios has figured out a process for developing kodachrome in color. Promotion code film freedom must be mentioned in advance when submitting your film to cash in on this great offer. It was equally popular with top end professionals and amateurs, and during its life was offered in a multitude of formats, both still and motion picture. Im going to just type exactly what it says on the boxes. Kodak and labs processing kodachrome as a color process ceased. Handprocessing super 8 film in caffenol stepbystep expired. Dwaynes offers processing for ektachrome e6 process only movie film. Outdated film stock processing and scanning pro8mm. Kodachrome k14 kodachrome k14 films older kodachrome process k11 or k12. You probably know this by now but double 8 is not super 8. After 8 rolls over the last 2 months i can say im hardly impressed with the quality of the processing. The company showed off a new super 8 movie camera, announced it was bringing back ektachrome film, and even hinted at the possible revival of the beloved kodachrome brand.
Kodachrome ii, a faster, more versatile version of the film, came out in 1961, making it even more appealing to the pointandshoot generation. Must use promo code film freedom see lab page for details super 8, regular 8 and 16mm raw stock sales 16mm and 35mm darkroom spool down service to spools or. It is ektachrome 100d 7294, a 100 speed, daylight balanced colour reversal film. Sorry to report that the special process is no longer available. This would be super 8mm film either ektachrome or kodachrome film. Since kodachrome film is unlike any other film, we didnt know what to expect or if bw processing would even work. Ektachrome movie film processingdeveloping dwaynes photo. Get the best deals on kodachrome super 8 camera films when you shop the largest online selection at. For over 40 years, the darkroom has specialized in film developing. Make offer super 8 kodachrome 40 color movie film expired 15 m. I hope this was helpful in addressing any questions or concerns you have regarding expired kodachrome and processing happy shooting.
Beforehand, a friend had loaned me her super 8 camera and 4 rolls of film, to document what we saw there. Super 8 processing priced per cartridge standard student coop. If you are unsure if yours can be processed, please contact us. How to process vintage kodak kodachrome movie film in. Processing is also available for ektachrome 16mm 100d 7285 film in both 100 ft. Does anyone know where i could get some kodachrome film processed. Current super8 colour and blackwhite reversal films are developed every week, excluding on public holidays this in not a guaranty. The only brand of film to have a state park named after it. All types of kodachrome film including kodachrome slide and movie film cannot be processed. Keep in mind that the film we are processing is generally. Outdated stocks include the following types of super 8, regular 8 andor 16mm. We are experts in all areas of old film processing. Quick info for movie films we handle all sizes and types of movie film, including super 8, regular 8, double 8, 16 mm.
Processing a kodachrome 64 film as we all know is a very unique process k14. The original super 8 movies were silent until 1973, when super 8 film began to be made with a magnetic strip on the side of the film that made it possible to record sound along with the image. Kll is a difficult stock to self process, and may have re jet backing, which will need to be stripped aft. A brief history of kodaks portland center stage at the. A stepbystep guide to handprocessing expired kodachrome 40 super 8 film stock using the caffenol cm recipe. Can not be combined with any other promotion or discount. Questions about processing old kodachrome movie film. He can process kodachrome into a blackandwhite positive that can be projected. We handle all sizes and types of movie film, including super 8, regular 8, double 8, 16 mm. Kodachrome super 8 developed in caffenol a long road. This new ektachrome film is the only colour reversal colour positive. Soon, thats all youll be able to do remember it because today is the last day that any kind of kodak kodachrome film will be developed. Have been told, however, that undeveloped 8mm film from the 1970s is likely to be undevelopmentable because of deterioration.
Chemically process your kodak, fuji, orwo, adox or agfa super 8mm film with our award winning on premises lab facility. Kodachrome processing kodachrome was a very special colour reversal slide film offered by kodak from 1935 2010. The majority of the films i come across are kodak kodachrome. With the exception of kodachrome type film which can only be processed into black and white negative, we do have the ability to run color films in color processes.
This isnt a regular process and only a few labs are able to accommodate this because certain chemistries have to be recreated. With over 40 years of super 8 processing experience our lab procedures are highly evolved for the best handling of small format film. Older kodachrome movie film processing quick info for movie films we handle all sizes and types of movie film, including super 8, regular 8, double 8, 16 mm. Sad processing no longer available for color kodachrome. Super 8, regular or double 8 and 16mm films per 50 feet, that are entirely blank are charged at 35. Kll is a difficult stock to self process, and may have re jet backing, which will need to be stripped aft process. Ben tries to develop some 30 year old kodachrome in a way that doesnt make the film look like total crap. If i am reading the internet correctly, color processing of kodachrome film ended in kansas in 2010. Spencer and the sharp photo guys were up for the task and below is spencers report. Kodak launched a replacement color reversal film in the super 8 format, ektachrome 64t, which uses the common e6 processing chemistry. Movie films kodachrome process k14 kodachrome films made after 1977 older kodachrome process k11 or k12.
The production of this film stopped in 2010 but why stop at color processing when we can do it in black and white. We will continue to process other types of film and provide all of our other services. As of 3 years ago i was told by head of processing at qualex that kodak has sent everything to dwaynes. However, the film inside your cassette is kodak kodachrome. Kodachrome 64 film in 120 format was discontinued in 1996. Turnaround for s8mm developing with a scan is 715 work days from arrival at the lab, archival scans, home movies and films with old splices and other issues are typically 48 weeks. Kodachrome was first sold in 1935 as 16 mm movie film. Cinelab 8mm and super 8mm film processing and video transfer.
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