Tangible medium in a digital world
Film at Perfect Image
We are your local resource for all things film! Whether you’re getting film developed, stocking up on new film, or buying your first (or second or twenty-third) film camera, we’re here to help you along the way. Because at our heart, we are film lovers too!
Why Use Film?
Sometimes the process is the point
So why use film in our fast paced digital world? It’s all about the process. Slowing down, thinking about each shot, staying present in the moment – film helps you do just that. Being able to shoot with some of the best cameras in the world, a big bonus!
We develop a variety of film
35mm
120
Odd Film
This includes BW, E-6, and C-41
Black & White Film
E6 Film
C41 Film
Ready to get started?
Drop film off locally or fill out the online order form and pop your film in the mail. Then get ready for some happiness in your inbox when we deliver your online gallery of film scans!
Professional
Film Processing
We’re film photographers too so we know just how important your film is to you. That’s why we use the best of the best! Our Fuji film processor combined with our Fuji Frontier scanner will keep you coming back for more! All C-41 35mm, 120, and 110 film is processed in house. Love getting your film back fast? Our turnaround times are some of the best in the industry with a 1-2 day turnaround for most color film orders!
High Quality
Film Scanning
We use a dedicated Fuji Frontier film scanner for exceptional film scans. We offer several scanning services including basic and premium scans. Basic scans are best for online viewing or prints up to 6×9 (at 300DPI) and includes basic color and exposure correction. Select premium scans for a larger file printable up to 12×18 (at 300DPI) and includes custom color and exposure preferences so you can dial in your film scans exactly how you want!
Online Delivery
Film Scans + Prints
Yup, it’s that easy. Drop your film off (or mail it in) and we’ll send back a gallery of scanned film right to your inbox! Access your private online gallery of film scans, download, order prints, or share with friends and family. We make it easy so you can focus on shooting your next roll of film!
Want that tangible feeling? We highly encourage you to add prints to any order! Rolls of 120, 12 exposure 35mm, disc film, or 110 film add $4 for a set of prints. For rolls of 220, 24/36 exposure 35mm, or APS add $6 for a set of prints.
Film Services & Pricing
C-41 film is processed in-house with a 1-2 business day turnaround. BW is processed at our out-lab, but scanned and printed in house. Turnaround time is 2 weeks. E-6 is processed at our out-lab, but scanned and printed in house. Turnaround time is 4 weeks.
Basic scans are 6×9 at 300 dpi (Printable up to 12×18.) Premium scans are 12×18 at 300 dpi (Printable up to 24×36.) Scans delivered in a private online gallery for easy download. Order prints at time of processing or through your online gallery later!
| Film Type | Process Only | Process & Basic Scan | Process & Premium Scan | Dust Spotting (BW-E6 Only) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 mm C41 or BW | $8.00 | $14.00 | $21.00 | $5.00 |
| 35mm E-6 (unmounted) | $15.00 | $21.00 | $28.00 | $5.00 |
| 35mm E-6 (mounted) | $20.00 | $26.00 | $33.00 | $5.00 |
| 120mm C41 or BW | $10.00 | $16.00 | $22.00 | $5.00 |
| 120mm E-6 | $19.00 | $27.00 | $34.00 | $5.00 |
| 220mm | $11.00 | $24.00 | $33.00 | $5.00 |
| 110mm | $10.00 | $16.00 | $23.00 | $5.00 |
| 126, 127 | $12.00 | $15.00 | $22.00 | $5.00 |
| APS | $11.00 | $18.00 | $25.00 | $5.00 |
| Disc Film | $11.00 | $38.00 | NA | NA |
Add Prints to any film order!
For rolls of 120, 12 exposure 35mm, disc film, or 110 film add a set of prints for $4.00
For rolls of 220, 24/36 exposure 35mm, or APS add a set of prints for $6.00
Dust Spotting
For BW and E-6 film, there’s an option to add dust spotting for an extra $5. Our dedicated film scanners auto detect dust on C-41 (color negative) film. To keep prices as low as possible, we let the dust spotting up to you! If you want your film as clean and ready to enjoy, add dust spotting. If you don’t mind a little dust or plan to edit your film scans, you can skip the dust spotting.
Send Us Your Film
Fill out the online form
Print out your emailed ticket
Mail the ticket in with your form
Film Processing FAQ
What film do you process?
We process all kinds of film! Everything from 35mm to medium format to odd film types like 110, 126, 127, 620, and APS. This includes color negative (C-41), black and white, and slide film (E-6). All color negative (C-41) is processed in house. Black and white and E-6 is processed at our out lab, but scanned and printed in house. We even process disposable cameras!
What’s your turnaround time on film?
We have one of the fastest turnaround times in the industry! As film shooters ourselves, we know how hard it can be to wait for your film scans to drop into your inbox. So we decided to kill it on turnaround time and quality. All C-41 film is processed, scanned, and printed within 1-2 business days on average. Since we see a larger volume of color negative film, we are able to process in house. With black and white and E-6, we see much fewer rolls so we choose to process at an out lab. Black and white film is about 2 weeks and E-6 is 2-4 (depending on if the film is getting mounted in traditional slide mounts).
Should I get high resolution files?
We think so! Getting high res scans allows you to archive your images for the future. If you plan to print larger than 8×10 with fine detail, you’ll want to opt for high res. It also allows you to crop your images and still retain detail. With our high res option, we also allow you to weigh in on tone, highlight, and shadow detail preferences. This allows you to refine how your scans look. Not sure what all that means? No worries! We love talking about film so stop by or give us a call and we’ll be happy to explain this all in more detail.