New Kodachrome lab?

[maxbloom]

Does that mean kodak has produced an SO (special order) kodachrome?

 

[Uncle Bill]

I got my Kodachrome back today, from Henrys, and in the package there was a slip from Silvano Imaging in Toronto.

http://www.silvanoimaging.com/e6proc.html At the bottom, they say a 36 exp roll dev'd is $30, though I paid $12 for my developing.

What do you think of this?

Wishful thinking considering Silvano Imaging is not far from the old Kodak Head Office and factory site. I think Silvano is Henry's outsourced lab and they act as a collation point. Up shot, Henry's in Ontario stocks Kodachrome and I don't mind the wait.

 

[DBP]

I don't know if the US Government is still ordering Kodachrome (it is not specified by name in any current published synopsis), but the National Institutes of Health are specifying the ability to store Kodachrome slides in their archives (see Solicitation Number: NIHES2007014 on https://www.fbo.gov). I have also seen other documents (e.g. recording of environmental conditions) specify Kodachrome. My best guess is that they want to be able to ensure comparability of colors for samples taken at significantly different times and therefore specify a film known for long term color stability.

 

[accozzaglia]

Aside from Henry's, the only other place in the GTA (and by extension, Calgary) I've found still stocking Kodachrome is Vistek (hence the Calgary connection). Someone not terribly long ago wrote that at their Wal-Mart (in the U.S., mind), there was still Kodachrome on the shelves. This did not pan out at the Wal-Mart nearest me, which had very few film offerings of any kind.

The half-dozen batch I bought a few months ago was from eBay, and it was expired May 2007. It saved me a lot of money (which matters as a university student!), considering that 135-36 KR64 here at Henry's or Vistek runs in the CAD$11-12 range, even as it seems to be USD$6-7 on places like Adorama and BH in the U.S. Considering that on most most days the CAD is stronger than the USD, the price differential doesn't seem worth it.


On that note: if anyone lives in the Twin Cities (Minnesota), where are you buying your Kodachrome these days? I have a friend there interested in shooting with it, but I'll also be paying a visit that way and am unsure whether National Camera Exchange still sell it, or if any other place still stocks it.

 

[Frank Szabo]

Many years ago (early 1980s), I took a vacation to the eastern Sierras and was determined to save many photos of the trip. I bought a ton of KodaChrome 25 + an appropriate number of Kodak processing mailers and had at it, mailing the film each day that I'd shot.

I was rather surprised to hear the gent speak of graininess with this stuff as there wasn't any to see, even when scanned now or when sent off to be "laser scanned" or whatever it was that firm did back then, and printed to 11 X 14 or so. The stuff's colors and lack of grain always made me want some for the 8 X 10 camera, but was stuck with the damned Ektachrome, that is, until Fuji came out with their chrome film.

To my eyes, the Fuji (got a bunch of RVP 50 right now) is quite a bit like kChrome in its color rendition, not at all like the blasted blue cast Echrome - this stuff is very rich.

 

[benjiboy]

8x10 Kodachrome

Many years ago (early 1980s), I took a vacation to the eastern Sierras and was determined to save many photos of the trip. I bought a ton of KodaChrome 25 + an appropriate number of Kodak processing mailers and had at it, mailing the film each day that I'd shot.

I was rather surprised to hear the gent speak of graininess with this stuff as there wasn't any to see, even when scanned now or when sent off to be "laser scanned" or whatever it was that firm did back then, and printed to 11 X 14 or so. The stuff's colors and lack of grain always made me want some for the 8 X 10 camera, but was stuck with the damned Ektachrome, that is, until Fuji came out with their chrome film.

To my eyes, the Fuji (got a bunch of RVP 50 right now) is quite a bit like kChrome in its color rendition, not at all like the blasted blue cast Echrome - this stuff is very rich.

I know Kodachrome was manufactured in the 1940s in 10x8, I've seen a portrait of Clarke Gable shot on it, when he was a captain serving in the U.S.A. A. F in England during WW11 sorry Frank time travel isn't possible yet.

 

[PHOTOTONE]

I know Kodachrome was manufactured in the 1940s in 10x8, I've seen a portrait of Clarke Gable shot on it, when he was a captain serving in the U.S.A. A. F in England during WW11 sorry Frank time travel isn't possible yet.

Absolutely, Kodachrome was made in sheet film sizes in the 1940's. There are literally hundreds if not thousands of beautiful Kodachrome 4x5 and 8x10 transparencies produced by the War Department for publicity purposes. Kodachrome in sheet film sizes was phased-out after the introduction of Ektachrome in sheet film sizes.

 

[accozzaglia]

Most certainly. There is one photo in that series (not seen in Shorpy) that I plan to have enlarged and framed for my home. It's just breathtaking. It's of a worker painting an insignia on a wing in Corpus Christi, Texas. I think I read it was 4x5 at ASA/ISO6 or something incredibly slow. The detail and colour just stop me breathless every time. I can't even imagine how bright the flash must have been.

Absolutely, Kodachrome was made in sheet film sizes in the 1940's. There are literally hundreds if not thousands of beautiful Kodachrome 4x5 and 8x10 transparencies produced by the War Department for publicity purposes. Kodachrome in sheet film sizes was phased-out after the introduction of Ektachrome in sheet film sizes.

 

[Christiaan Phleger]

Probably a few big flashbulbs synced. Imagine that, 8x10 Kodachrome, probably shot on a Kodak camera, with a 14' Luminized Kodak Commercial Ektar. Processed by Kodak.

The mind reels at the thought of what it all took to make that shot exist, especially since it'll never happen again.

 

[kevinbell]

Walmart Slide Processing

I don't know why on earth people are spending these exhorbitant fees on slides. You can drop off your E-6 or Kodachrome 36 exposure rolls at walmart in their send out drop off bin and it's only $4.88. They send Kodachrome to Dwaynes. Dwaynes is the only lab in the world that processes K-14 (Kodachrome). I've had nothing but good results with Walmart and none of my slides have come back scratched or anything. They return the slides in a little black plastic box. They slides are mounted in cardoard mounts that say "Color Transparency" along the top and of course >This side toward Screen on the bottom. Heres the procedure. Go to Walmart and go to their send out which is usually a small thing setup away from the one hour lab, usually to the side or just before you walk up. They use two types of envelopes. The blue and white are for one hour only. They do not process any slides on site so do not use the blue and white envelopes. Use the other ones. Fill out the top information with your name and all those goodies. Then check 35mm. After that go straight to the bottom and check special instructions checkbox. In that area at the very bottom write in "E-6 Slides Process and Mount" for E-6 or write in "K-14 Kodachrome Slides Process and Mount". Seal up and drop in the box. They'll return in 7-14 days. Usually around 7 days for my area. You can find out all about Walmarts special prices in this little black plastic flip book. Sometimes they have them near the drop box in the one that holds the envelopes or sometimes you have to ask for it. I know when I looked at that price list a few years ago they also did 120 and 220. Anyway go to walmart, it's real and it works and is cheap. Hope this helps.

-Kevin

 

[MMfoto]

Wallmart K-14?

OK, I need to try this for K-14 processing. I'm confused though. I called my local Wallmart and they said they send out to Fuji. So is Fuji rerouting the film to Dwaynes (I can't imagine), or does someone at Wallmart send it directly to Dwayne's?

 

[accozzaglia]

Kevin, are you in America or Canada? I am aware that Wal-Mart operates different services here than in the U.S. for certain functions. Last I was aware, Wal-Mart Canada did not accept Kodachrome. I don't know about E-6, though.

I don't know why on earth people are spending these exhorbitant fees on slides. You can drop off your E-6 or Kodachrome 36 exposure rolls at walmart in their send out drop off bin and it's only $4.88.
-Kevin

 

[accozzaglia]

Confirmed: Wal-Mart Canada is a no-go for Kodachrome

An update and a confirmation for North of 49°:

Wal-Mart Canada no longer accept K-14 or E-6, and they do not deal with 120/220. From this, one can surmise they also don't deal with non-C-41 black-and-white (I'd rather DIY it anyway) or any other film size than 135, APS, and possibly 110 (which might be pushing it). When I asked for the "black binder", I got a very funny expression from the photo lab manager, who apologized and said that they had no such thing and that many of their special photo processing services were phased out quite a while ago.

Black's still handle the above, though when I asked about pricing for K-14, they looked semi-baffled and recommended I phone their main 800 line to find out. The person there thought that all Kodachrome had processing price already paid when the film was purchased. If so, and they don't question it, then that could be some silly-cheap Kodachrome processing for those rolls bought without pre-paid processing.

I don't know why on earth people are spending these exhorbitant fees on slides. You can drop off your E-6 or Kodachrome 36 exposure rolls at walmart in their send out drop off bin and it's only $4.88. They send Kodachrome to Dwaynes. Dwaynes is the only lab in the world that processes K-14 (Kodachrome). I've had nothing but good results with Walmart and none of my slides have come back scratched or anything.

-Kevin

 

[f2john]

AFAIK National Camera Exchange still sells it. Your best bet is to check the main branch in Golden Valley as they would most likely be the ones to sell it. The other place that sells it AFAIK is West Photo in Nordeast Mpls across the river from downtown. HTH.

 

[MattKing]

London Drugs will take and forward your Kodachrome

I checked today, and if you are in Western Canada, London Drugs will accept and forward your Kodachrome. If it has pre-paid processing or a mailer, they charge $1.18 .

Here is a link to their store locator:

http://www.londondrugs.com/Cultures/en-US/StoreLocator.htm?Location=0&Province=0&City=0&Store=0

If you are lucky, you'll get to deal with an APUG member when you drop your film off .

Matt

 

[Removed Account]

I checked today, and if you are in Western Canada, London Drugs will accept and forward your Kodachrome. If it has pre-paid processing or a mailer, they charge $1.18 .

Here is a link to their store locator:

http://www.londondrugs.com/Cultures/en-US/StoreLocator.htm?Location=0&Province=0&City=0&Store=0

If you are lucky, you'll get to deal with an APUG member when you drop your film off .

Matt

There's a good chance of that at the downtown Nanaimo location. I believe another of us hides out in the lab at a Victoria store.

 

[MattKing]

There's a good chance of that at the downtown Nanaimo location. I believe another of us hides out in the lab at a Victoria store.

Justin:

By downtown Nanaimo, do you mean the location near the Gabriola ferry?

Matt

 

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Justin:

By downtown Nanaimo, do you mean the location near the Gabriola ferry?

Matt

That's the one Matt!

 

[kevinbell]

Walmart Slide Developing

Yes I live in the United States of America, South Carolina to be more exact and yes Walmart ACCEPTS Slide film in either process. K-14 is sent by the fuji folks to Dwaynes since it's the only lab in the world that processes K-14. I'm not the only one, ive read from others on photo.net who also get K-14 done at walmart. NONE of this slide processing is advertised. AS I SAID you have to find that little black PLASTIC book with the prices for special send out services. If you can't find it ask for it. I've been getting my stuff processed by walmart a few years now. Again even if you ask the staff they'll play dumb because honestly most of them are dumb to the fact of slides. Most are younger and have never even shot slides much less developed them and we know they don't do that on site. I'm 34 and I grew up with my dad shooting slides. I promise you though, those people working there will know NOTHING about slides other than taking your slides and putting them in their minilab to make prints from them. They can do that on site if you have a slide you want turned into a print or enlarged print. If you can't find that little black PLASTIC (remember) book then it's most likely been lost. Most of the time it's in the same slot that the send out envelopes are in. If you'll just do exactly what I said in my earlier post you can bypass the BS and dumb look of the employees on site and get your slides developed. Man why do so many people not believe someone like myself and others who've been saying this for years now? Not everything is advertised, if you want to find out you have to dig for information sometimes. If you send your film out and it comes back then I don't know but I know here in South Carolina you can get it done. Whats more ....WHY would they have a place at the bottom for "Special Instructions" if they didn't offer other services? As I said if memory serves they do 120 and 220 as well and it seems like for some reason that it was even cheaper. Perhaps they do more of that and thats why it's cheaper?? I don't know. I know a 35 roll of E-6 or K-14 is $4.88. I convered all this before so I won't rehash it all. Just go try it, i'm willing to bet that in 7-14 days you'll have slides back. Believe me for once!

-Kevin

 

[kevinbell]

Who do they send it to

Now back to that statement. Someone asked who Fuji sends them to. Well since Fuji only has process E-6 then they Can't do them. Since Dwaynes is the ONLY lab in the world that processes K-14 then they HAVE to send it to them, LOL!!! Geez guys this ain't rocket science!

-Kevin

PS - I really do hope all you guys run to walmart and send out a shitload of rolls to get developed. The more business they get the longer they'll offer those services. Might even advertise them if it picks up!

 

[kodachrome64]

Rocky Mountain

Since Dwaynes is the ONLY lab in the world that processes K-14 then they HAVE to send it to them, LOL!!! Geez guys this ain't rocket science!

-Kevin

I'll agree with you that it isn't rocket science, but there is at least one other lab I know of that still has an operational K-Lab (Rocky Mountain, already mentioned in the thread). So Dwayne's is not 'the ONLY lab in the world' that processes K-14. It is the only Kodak Authorized lab, but there may be several K-Labs still in operation around the world. That being said, Rocky Mountain charges 36.50/roll, so I don't know who would use them. Turn around time is also one to six months .

Nick

 

[tim_walls]

That being said, Rocky Mountain charges 36.50/roll, so I don't know who would use them. Turn around time is also one to six months .

I know this is an America-centric thread, but I thought I'd say that I've actually been very pleasantly surprised by the K14 processing service Kodak provide over here!

I just started shooting a few rolls of Kodachrome-64 on the basis that I really ought to while I still can. It's available in high-street chemists at about 11-quid/roll but 3-for-2, so that works out as £7.33 or about US$14 per roll, processing paid. The processing mailer is stuffed inside the box with the canister.


The processing mailer gets posted to an address in Switzerland (the location of the old Kodak lab in Lausanne I presume) at a cost of about 70p where it's then forwarded on to Dwayne's at Kodak's cost. Judging by the postage on the slides they are sent back from Switzerland, so Dwaynes must send them back there to be forwarded on.


The really amazing thing is that I've done 3 rolls so far, and all have been turned around in less than 2 weeks from me dropping the mailer in the post - around about 7 working days I'd guess. Given the airmiles they're clocking up, that's pretty astounding really!

 

[kodachrome64]

I know this is an America-centric thread, but I thought I'd say that I've actually been very pleasantly surprised by the K14 processing service Kodak provide over here!

I just started shooting a few rolls of Kodachrome-64 on the basis that I really ought to while I still can. It's available in high-street chemists at about 11-quid/roll but 3-for-2, so that works out as £7.33 or about US$14 per roll, processing paid. The processing mailer is stuffed inside the box with the canister.


The processing mailer gets posted to an address in Switzerland (the location of the old Kodak lab in Lausanne I presume) at a cost of about 70p where it's then forwarded on to Dwayne's at Kodak's cost. Judging by the postage on the slides they are sent back from Switzerland, so Dwaynes must send them back there to be forwarded on.


The really amazing thing is that I've done 3 rolls so far, and all have been turned around in less than 2 weeks from me dropping the mailer in the post - around about 7 working days I'd guess. Given the airmiles they're clocking up, that's pretty astounding really!

I've thought about this too. It is pretty amazing. They HAVE to be losing money on this. Kinda like in the States how Wal-Mart will do K-14 for $4.88 With transportation costs the way they are, I don't expect this to continue for long. Shoot Kodachrome while you can! If I didn't always want a CD, I'd definitely do this. Maybe when I get a better scanner and time to scan...

Nick

 

[AutumnJazz]

The scans from Dwanye's are terrible. I was so disappointed when I got a CD last time. Absolute shit.

 

[kodachrome64]

Yes they are horrible Kodak PictureCD scans. The way it's written on the website makes it look like they are really good scans. I think somewhere they said it would be ~10MB/scan. The scans are barely usable but I don't have the equipment or software to do any better, so I just pay the $5 per roll. The thing I really hate is that instead of a 1 day turnaround, they need the film 3 more days to do the crap scans :-( I don't get that one, especially considering that they are terrible sub-minilab quality scans that I know can be done in a couple of minutes. I would love to be able to do them myself and only pay $4.88/roll and no shipping! Right now I pay $13.99 per roll plus shipping both ways.

Incidentally I had them do a roll of B&W once and the scans were higher resolution and pretty decent I thought (different machine). The prints were terrible though. I had them reprinted at a local camera shop and they looked much better.