Davidson Gilligan , Jan 30, 2001; 01:51 p.m.
Some time ago up purchased a 70 mm back from a hasselblad bought two
boxes of 160 nc ANSI color film for it. Took it to my local film store
it yet when they tried to send to Kodak it was sent back saying they
were unable to process it. Does anyone know of a processor that can
handle processing and proofing this in small quantities maybe one or
two a month
Scott Walton , Jan 30, 2001; 04:34 p.m.
All depending where you are from... bring it to a quality pro lab that
has a roller transport system. As far as proofing, they really should
be able to run off some 5x5's for you also...
Davidson Gilligan , Jan 30, 2001; 04:58 p.m.
Thanks but I called all the pro shops in Vegas I was hoping for A
photo house that I coulc call and then send it off to get it done so
if any one knows of a good lab west of the rockies.
Geoffrey Chen , Jan 30, 2001; 05:30 p.m.
Davidson,
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If your local photo lab can do 120, they should be able to do your 70
mm film (assume it is double perforated), technically speaking. What
you need to do is to make two adapters and put them at the ends of
your film cassette. Then, put this set-up into the film processor,
and feed the film lead into the film intaker. Then, you wait, and
your film will come out processed from the other end. I did this for
about two years til I moved up to Large format. The two adapters were
made from a chopstik during lunch in a Chinese place next to my photo
lab. They charged me for 220 processing. Of course, you need to get
to know your photo lab people first. Alternatively, you can contact
Kodak customer service in Rochester, NY and ask them who can process
your 70 mm film in your local area. You should expect to pay a
premium price for their processing. Thirdly, some graphics companies
will accept 70 mm film processing with an annual contract.
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For proofing, I cut the film into three frames a strip, line them up
four strips a page, and scan the frames into my computer, then use
PhotoShop to reverse the images. Good enough for proofing purpose.
