Friday, December 14, 2012

PhotoLabs in Metro Manila

Wondering where you can get your photos developed in Metro Manila? Here's a couple of PhotoLabs I've tried-slash-found-in-the-Internet. :)

1. Fujifilm, SM Megamall Branch (Basement, Mega A side)


My go-to PhotoLab for the past two years. I spend around P280+ per developed 36-exposure film because I have them printed out in 4R (4" x 6"). They also offer scanning services and can burn your photos into a CD for free, as long as you meet the minimum number of developed photos.

They only do C-41 processing (for color negative films only) but accept cross-processing for color slide films, just make sure to request it. Update: they accept B&W processing (will be sent to Studio 58) but it will take 1 month for you to get your photos.

Staff is very accommodating and developing time is 1 hour, although they can only start by 12NN since "their machines need to warm up first."

2. Kodak Photo Express Trinoma (Level 1, Trinoma Mall)


I had my first slide film, Kodak Elite Chrome 400, developed here accidentally. I never mentioned that it was slide and until now I don't know if they cross-processed it or what. I called them to inquire a couple of months later and they told me that they don't accept cross-processing since it can damage the chemicals. Hindi daw siguro alam nung nag-develop nung elite chrome ko before na mali yun. GO FIGURE.

Anyway, so yeah they only do C-41 processing.

3. Studio 58 Lab 10, Inc. 

Address: 2289 UPRC III Building Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati City, Philippines (Location Map)
Phone: 843-0770/892-0742/729-6047

Whenever I scour the Internet for PhotoLabs in Metro Manila, Studio 58 is one of the most mentioned places. Baket nga naman hindi ko sinubukan i-Google kung saan siya located.

Called them up to do a quick inquiry. They do C-41 Processing, E-6 Processing (OH JOY), Cross Processing (slide to C-41) and B&W Processing. Unfortunately they don't have per piece printing so the option is to print your photos in a big sheet and then have someone else cut them for you. They also have a schedule when developing films (e.g. X-Pro every Tuesday) since they need to meet a minimum number of films for the machine so you don't get your photos ASAP.

Rates:
1. E-6 Processing is P220 + P250 if photos will be scanned (dafuq)
2. B&W Processing is P100 + P250 if photos will be scanned
3. Cross Processing is P120 + P100 for contact print

More convenient to visit but very pricey and their system kinda sucks.

4. Wells Photo Enterprise in Magallanes

Google Maps Coordinates: 14°32'25"N   121°0'57"E
Phone: 833-8666/833-4874

photo from here
They do C-41 Processing, Cross Processing and B&W Processing and sell films. Called them up and they don't do E-6 Processing. Would love to visit them soon though since they're cheaper! Medyo adventure kasi sila puntahan haha

Rates:
1. Cross Processing is P120 + P150 if photos will be scanned (min. of 5 photos)
2. B&W Processing is P90 + P150 if photos will be scanned
3. print out of picture is P45/pc (WHY??)

Developing time is 1 hour or more, depending on the kind of film (B&W processing takes longer than Colored).

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Hope that was helpful! Feel free to leave a comment if you know of any other PhotoLabs in Metro Manila. :)

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  3. very helpful, looks like Well Photo in Magallanes is the best option for me

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