Film Development

and Scanning

Free WeTransfer delivery
Highest quality scanning

Dropping off your film for development, scanning, and preserving has never been easier! Our team has decades of experience developing color C41 and black-and-white films. Each roll is carefully processed, ensuring quality results each time. Most medium format and 35mm film rolls are scanned using a Noritsu HS-1800. For large-scale scans, we use an Epson flatbed scanner.

Drop your film off at Camera Exposure, use our 24/7 drop box, or mail it to us.

Our estimated turnaround time is 1 week - call us for up-to-date information and rush options.

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Images of film negatives

  • $8/roll - Development Only (no digital scans)

    $12/roll - Economy Scans (1512 x 1002 jpeg)
    $14/roll - Standard Scans (3024 x 2005 jpeg)
    $18/roll - Advanced Scans (6048 x 4011 jpeg)
    $24/roll - High Resolution (6048 x 4011 TIFF)

  • $18/roll - Development Only (no digital scans)

    $22/roll - Economy Scans (1512 x 1002 jpeg)
    $24/roll - Standard Scans (3024 x 2005 jpeg)
    $28/roll - Advanced Scans (6048 x 4011 jpeg)
    $34/roll - High Resolution (6048 x 4011 TIFF)

  • $4/roll - Economy Scans (1512 x 1002 jpeg)
    $6/roll - Standard Scans (3024 x 2005 jpeg)
    $10/roll - Advanced Scans (6048 x 4011 jpeg)
    $16/roll - High Resolution (6048 x 4011 TIFF)

    *This price reflects 35mm, 120, 620, and APS film only.

    +$1/roll for cut negatives

  • Economy Scans (1512 x 1002 jpeg)
    First Item - $4
    +$1 for each additional

    Standard Scans (3024 x 2005 jpeg)
    First Item - $6
    +$2 for each additional

    Advanced Scans (6048 x 4011 jpeg)
    First Item - $8
    +$3 for each additional

    High Resolution (6048 x 4011 TIFF)
    First Item - $10
    +$4 for each additional

    **Items that need to be flatbed scanned include but are not limited to mounted and unmounted slides, all prints (up to 8.5x11), large format negatives, 110 negatives, etc.

  • Push/Pull Development +$2/roll
    Cross Processing +$5/roll
    Souped or liquid contaminated film +$5/roll
    Half Frame Scanning +$5/roll
    35mm Sprocket Hole Scanning +$10/roll
    Specialty Scanning +$5/roll
    Archival Sleeving +$2/roll
    Pre-cut Negative Scanning +$1/roll
    Invoice/Online Payment Fee +$1
    CD Transfer +$1
    Negative Shipping +$6 and up
    Rush Order x2 cost *call to see if available!

Get Started Processing Your Film

  • In-Store Drop Off

    Please stop by our Adams Avenue storefront to drop off your film and we'll take care of the rest. Processing in as little as a week and free WeTransfer delivery.

    Drop off in Store

  • 24/7 Drop Box and Mail-in

    Not local to San Diego? Can’t make it to Camera Exposure during business hours? Follow the instructions to utilize our 24/7 dropbox option.

    Use our Dropbox

  • Order Prints

    We partner with local printers to bring you the highest quality prints available. All images are printed on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper with lustre finish.

    Print your Photos

Film Processing Prices

  • Images not shot in standard 35mm or 120 formats/aspect ratios may be subject to a custom scanning or flatbed scanning fee. Please notify the lab at drop off if this is the case.

  • All negatives will be cut into strips of 4 unless indicated otherwise on your development request form.

  • Blank Roll charge is $5/roll. Please see our FAQ for information on refunds for blank rolls.

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