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GUIDE - FILM PROCESSING |
Film
Processing
- Simply the Best
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
manufacturers 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 length 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 specialist B&W 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.
D76
Process
for black & white films
We
process all standard black & white films in Kodak's D76 fine
grain developer. D76 has been around for about 40 years, we've
found nothing to touch it as an all round fine grain developer.
All black & white films
are supplied in high quality clear sleeves.
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