Film Scanning Sources
p.1 #1Film Scanning Sources
Hi, I’m thinking about getting back into shooting film. Who are the go-to sources these days for scanning 35mm and MF film?
Jan 17, 2026 at 06:36 PM
p.1 #2Film Scanning Sources
Are you looking for a lab, or equipment to copy film at home?
Jan 17, 2026 at 06:46 PM
p.1 #4Film Scanning Sources
Since you aren’t getting any response I’ll throw in Citizen’s Camera in Portland. I have never used their scanning services, but have used them on a number of occasions for C-41 and E6 development. All perfect and no dust on the film. I took a road trip from Texas to Oregon and dropped off film in person and they were very professional and seemed to have a large volume of work. I’m sure they offer high quality scans. I would suggest the largest size and specify TIFF. BTW..the services that I have used were more than reasonably priced.
Jan 18, 2026 at 10:18 AM
p.1 #5Film Scanning Sources
A Google search turns up three labs in Atlanta, all of which do scanning as well as developing. So that way you can get your films developed and scanned locally. Different labs have different ways of getting the scans to you: some will send you the files via WeTransfer or a similar service (they're too big to send by email, even in a zip file), others will give them to you on a USB key, you just have to ask the lab how they get the scans to you.
Just do a Google search for film labs in Atlanta, Georgia, and you'll see them; looks like one of them also works with cinema films and does ECN-2 processing.
Just do a Google search for film labs in Atlanta, Georgia, and you'll see them; looks like one of them also works with cinema films and does ECN-2 processing.
Jan 18, 2026 at 10:59 AM
p.1 #6Film Scanning Sources
bjhurley wrote:
A Google search turns up three labs in Atlanta, all of which do scanning as well as developing. So that way you can get your films developed and scanned locally. Different labs have different ways of getting the scans to you: some will send you the files via WeTransfer or a similar service (they're too big to send by email, even in a zip file), others will give them to you on a USB key, you just have to ask the lab how they get the scans to you.
Just do a Google search for film labs in Atlanta, Georgia, and...Show more →
I'm based in Atlanta and use Dunwoody Photo, the way they do it is through Dropbox and a link sent by email if you want them sent digitally. I've also used their ECN-2 service once just to try it out, it works well.
A Google search turns up three labs in Atlanta, all of which do scanning as well as developing. So that way you can get your films developed and scanned locally. Different labs have different ways of getting the scans to you: some will send you the files via WeTransfer or a similar service (they're too big to send by email, even in a zip file), others will give them to you on a USB key, you just have to ask the lab how they get the scans to you.
Just do a Google search for film labs in Atlanta, Georgia, and...Show more →
I'm based in Atlanta and use Dunwoody Photo, the way they do it is through Dropbox and a link sent by email if you want them sent digitally. I've also used their ECN-2 service once just to try it out, it works well.
Jan 19, 2026 at 01:30 AM
p.1 #8Film Scanning Sources
Thanks, I’ve done my searches but want to know what people’s actual experiences are. I’m not that close to Atlanta and not averse to mailing. I know of Holland, Dalmatian, The Darkroom, and others. They all look ok, it may boil down to which developers they use.
tile_86 wrote:
Just do a Google search for film labs in Atlanta, Georgia, and you'll see them; looks like one of them also works with cinema films and does ECN-2 processing.I'm based in Atlanta and use Dunwoody Photo, the way they do it is through Dropbox and a link sent by email if you want them sent digitally. I've also used their ECN-2 service once just to try it out, it works well.
tile_86 wrote:
bjhurley wrote
A Google search turns up three labs in Atlanta, all of which do scanning as well as developing. So that way you can get your films developed and scanned locally. Different labs have different ways of getting the scans to you: some will send you the files via WeTransfer or a similar service (they're too big to send by email, even in a zip file), others will give them to you on a USB key, you just have to ask the lab how they get the scans to you.Just do a Google search for film labs in Atlanta, Georgia, and you'll see them; looks like one of them also works with cinema films and does ECN-2 processing.
Feb 01, 2026 at 04:06 PM
p.1 #9Film Scanning Sources
I vote for Darkroom. They have been consistent and professional. They have a mailer to send (up to 8 rolls per mailer) and flat rate back. They have their own online site to distribute you scans.
Feb 01, 2026 at 04:22 PM
p.1 #10Film Scanning Sources
mjc wrote:
I vote for Darkroom. They have been consistent and professional. They have a mailer to send (up to 8 rolls per mailer) and flat rate back. They have their own online site to distribute you scans.
Thank you, this is helpful.
I vote for Darkroom. They have been consistent and professional. They have a mailer to send (up to 8 rolls per mailer) and flat rate back. They have their own online site to distribute you scans.
Thank you, this is helpful.
Feb 01, 2026 at 05:29 PM
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p.1 #11Film Scanning Sources
-Darkroom was very quick and consistent; very stream-lined process and they seem to have mastered throughput. Scans are a good starting point.
-Dirtcheapfilm is run by enthusiasts and is now developing as well--takes a bit longer (several weeks if you send in a bunch of rolls from a vacation) but nicely priced. Scans are decent for the price as well.
-Dirtcheapfilm is run by enthusiasts and is now developing as well--takes a bit longer (several weeks if you send in a bunch of rolls from a vacation) but nicely priced. Scans are decent for the price as well.
Feb 01, 2026 at 08:54 PM
p.1 #12Film Scanning Sources
Royalwefilmlab.com
This is a smaller lab but they are passionate folks, I have spoken to one of the main guys a few times. They are doing c41, black and white, and ecn-2 with remjet in house. They are not too expensive for getting gfull 16 bit tiffs and jpgs. They also will scan with a digital camera instead and convert, but you still get tiffs. They are very knowledgeable about ecn2 digital conversion. They also develop black and white in multiple types of developers. I do mine own developing but I just found there service and process interesting id I needed it.
This is a smaller lab but they are passionate folks, I have spoken to one of the main guys a few times. They are doing c41, black and white, and ecn-2 with remjet in house. They are not too expensive for getting gfull 16 bit tiffs and jpgs. They also will scan with a digital camera instead and convert, but you still get tiffs. They are very knowledgeable about ecn2 digital conversion. They also develop black and white in multiple types of developers. I do mine own developing but I just found there service and process interesting id I needed it.
Feb 01, 2026 at 09:00 PM
p.1 #13Film Scanning Sources
I heard back from Darkroom. Surprisingly they charge the same for only scanning uncut rolls of film as to both process and scan. I guess that saves me the trouble of doing my own processing.
Feb 02, 2026 at 02:44 PM
p.1 #14Film Scanning Sources
Learned that Holland Photo in Austin, TX offers scan-only service on B&W film, for what they call a "large" scan, for just $7.19 per roll. Just what I was looking for as I prefer to do my own processing.
Feb 07, 2026 at 04:02 PM
p.1 #15Film Scanning Sources
If you prefer to do your own film processing consider doing your own scanning. There are many options with scanning, just like printing your own prints, that can make a scan better than a simple in and out scan many labs do.
I’m using an older Epson scanner, V700 and am getting excellant results. From what I’ve learned there is not that much difference in the later model scanners. I am using the latest version of Silverfast software.
I’m using an older Epson scanner, V700 and am getting excellant results. From what I’ve learned there is not that much difference in the later model scanners. I am using the latest version of Silverfast software.
Feb 07, 2026 at 10:29 PM
p.1 #16Film Scanning Sources
samuelphoto wrote:
Learned that Holland Photo in Austin, TX offers scan-only service on B&W film, for what they call a "large" scan, for just $7.19 per roll. Just what I was looking for as I prefer to do my own processing.
Their large is 2433x3637
Learned that Holland Photo in Austin, TX offers scan-only service on B&W film, for what they call a "large" scan, for just $7.19 per roll. Just what I was looking for as I prefer to do my own processing.
Their large is 2433x3637
Feb 07, 2026 at 10:54 PM
p.1 #17Film Scanning Sources
LA locals - The Icon is great, runs E-6 daily, and if you drop off by 10am it’s ready by 5pm.
Feb 09, 2026 at 07:57 PM
p.1 #18Film Scanning Sources
+1 for Darkroom - I have used them 10+ times this year, and the quality has been quite consistent. Very fast too!
A note from my experience w/ their scans though - the white balance seems to be off. E.g. some of my scans turned out to be very warm / yellow-ish. So I would recomemnd getting the scans in a format that will allow adjustments later on.
I ended up scanning them myself at home
A note from my experience w/ their scans though - the white balance seems to be off. E.g. some of my scans turned out to be very warm / yellow-ish. So I would recomemnd getting the scans in a format that will allow adjustments later on.
I ended up scanning them myself at home
Aug 18, 2026 at 07:32 PM
p.1 #19Film Scanning Sources
I recommend Memphis Film Labs! Funny enough they moved from Memphis to Cleveland, Ohio but are still using the same name.
They offer bulk options and are very affordable!
They offer bulk options and are very affordable!
Aug 19, 2026 at 08:35 AM
p.1 #20Film Scanning Sources
There are definitely a few good labs out there, but I’ve actually been getting more into scanning myself lately too. I’m thinking about starting to offer 35mm scanning for other people, so if you get back into shooting film and want to try it out, I’d be happy to scan a roll for you sometime!
Aug 23, 2026 at 07:31 PM