ECN-2 processing service finally available in still camera lengths!

[B&Wpositive]

I had an old thread on this same topic:

ECN-II film in still camera lengths - where to process?

Well 5% - 10% by weight is 50 - 100 g/L. That is rather exorbitant for an antifoggant don't you think?????? Wow, we used to use 1 - 100 mg / L for antifoggants, so the appelation ANTIFOAMANT seems more likely to me. And, it is not unknown for other ingredients to affect curve shape. So, I...

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I was going to revive it, but it just seemed wrong, since the final post was from the legendary late PE.

So, while I would still advise you to read or skim that thread before posting in this one, here is a new thread.

And another one here:

Dedicated ECNII Processing Services?

Years ago, I was looking into finding labs that offered ECNII processing for 35mm roll film. Nothing ever came of it. I have had a test roll sitting for 5 years waiting to be processed but nowhere to send it. Are there labs in the US offering this? ECN opens up many more emulsion possibilities...

www.photrio.com

12+ years later, as interest in this type of film has increased, there is finally a legit commercial lab offering the processing. And the prices are reasonable, too:

Atlanta Film Co., via Dunwoody Photo (not sure if these are separate companies or the same one)

Dunwoody Photo
5500 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Ste 6A
Dunwoody, GA 30338
USA

678-320-0202

Processing is by Kodak Motion Picture Film Lab Atlanta.

ECN-2 Development Service (per roll) | Atlanta Film Company

Add ECN-2 processing with your Atlanta Film Co film at the time of purchase. Shipping paid will reflect in the label Dunwoody Photo will use to ship the film back to you. Include your invoice or order confirmation when shipping your film. We highly recommend shipping with tracking. Atlanta Film...

www.atlantafilmco.com

I also bought one of the QWD kits, but haven't attempted to get into color processing yet.

This is really good news, though. I figured someone would eventually offer this service.

 

[B&Wpositive]

One thing I want to ask them is if they will return negs cut and sleeved. I dislike processed still film being rolled up, as it never lays flat again in my experience. This should, imho, be in their FAQ, but is not.

 

[B&Wpositive]

More info I found:

Atlanta Film Co. Offers New Cinema Film and ECN-2 Processing in Same Lab as Major Motion Pictures

Bill Manning, host of the Studio C-41 podcast, and now one of the founders behind newly launched Atlantic Film Co, gave us the scoop on his new startup where you can buy more affordably-priced and well stocked colour cine film and have it processed in the same lab as major motion picture films...

www.35mmc.com

Quote from the above article:

"Dunwoody Photo’s Michael Beattie and Christina Haley are also co-founders of Atlanta Film Co. The idea to offer colour cine film to customers stemmed from frustrations with the low and infrequent supply from manufacturers on top of the retail and distribution model that adds to the price mark up."

And:

Atlanta Film Company 250D Review - Affordable Film At Last!

Atlanta Film Company 250D is a wonderful daylight balanced film that stands out from many of the others in many ways.

www.thephoblographer.com

 

[MultiFormat Shooter]

One thing I want to ask them is if they will return negs cut and sleeved. I dislike processed still film being rolled up, as it never lays flat again in my experience. This should, imho, be in their FAQ, but is not.

They do cut and sleeve the negatives. I had them develop some Flic Film Cine-Color 250D, and it came-back cut in to strips of four.

 

[blee1996]

They do cut and sleeve the negatives. I had them develop some Flic Film Cine-Color 250D, and it came-back cut in to strips of four.

How was your experience? Remjet all cleared out? Any scratches on the negative? Color all good?

I'm a bit tired of doing ecn-2 by myself, and interested in a good lab with reasonable price. Thanks

 

[MultiFormat Shooter]

How was your experience? Remjet all cleared out? Any scratches on the negative? Color all good?

I'm a bit tired of doing ecn-2 by myself, and interested in a good lab with reasonable price. Thanks

I have to say that I was pleased with the overall experience. I did not see any remjet residue or scratches, and the colors looked good. The actual processing is done by Kodak Motion Picture Film Lab Atlanta (Atlanta Film Co FAQ page).

 

[blee1996]

I have to say that I was pleased with the overall experience. I did not see any remjet residue or scratches, and the colors looked good. The actual processing is done by Kodak Motion Picture Film Lab Atlanta (Atlanta Film Co FAQ page).

Thank you for sharing the experience.

 

[JWMster]

If I may ask did you have them scan it? The list of scanning options... by file size gives no real description of what they're using and how they're doing it. Anyone know?

 

[MultiFormat Shooter]

If I may ask did you have them scan it? The list of scanning options... by file size gives no real description of what they're using and how they're doing it. Anyone know?

I had them scan it at the "Extra Large 12 MP" size, which is 6774x4492. The scanner is a Noritsu, based upon the metadata in the files. The scans are also "regular" as opposed to the "log" scans, that are used for actual movies.

I was happy with their service, and have more film being processed/scanned by them, right now.