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E6 Process
C41 Process
X-Tol Process
 
 

Overview

  

Film processing is the first and the most critical element in creating high-quality images. For reliability and consistency we use Refrema processing machinery, operated and monitored by skilled technicians using the Fuji Oasis Pro quality control system.  A manufacturer's control strip is placed with each batch of film processed and this is carefully analysed and plotted against a master strip supplied by the film manufacturer. Our naturally soft water helps eliminate drying marks and the use of hangers rather than rollers ensures a scratch-free environment.  That’s why top photographers throughout the UK send their films to Peak Imaging.

The film type and any special processing instructions must be clearly marked on your order sheet and on the outside of the film container. This is of particular importance when using sheet film or re-loadable cassettes. When film is cut from bulk stock please make sure that the film is cut to the exact length or shorter as over-long film can foul the automatic machinery.
 
E6 Process - for colour transparencies & slides

We process all makes of 35mm, 120 and 5x4 E6 process colour transparency film (except Kodachrome - a process paid film that must be processed by Kodak). 

Process only - your film is processed and supplied in high quality clear sleeves.

Process & Mount - your film is processed and mounted in high quality plastic glassless mounts.

Speed Changes
For the best possible results you should always use the manufacturers recommended speed rating.  However for a small extra charge we can up-rate (increase speed) by up to 3 stops or down-rate (decrease speed) by a maximum of one stop.
Please note that speed changes are carried out at the customer's risk and there may be some loss in quality on film processed with a speed change of more than one stop. If you wish to make use of this facility, please ensure that you mark your films and order carefully with unambiguous instructions.
 
C41 Process - for colour negatives and specialis black & white films

We process all makes of 35mm, 120 and 5x4 C41 process colour negative and black & white specialist process films.
All C41 process films are supplied in high quality clear sleeves.
 
X-Tol Process - for black and white films

We process all makes of black & white process films using Kodak X-Tol developer.
All X-Tol process films are supplied in high quality clear sleeves.