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Re: [OM] Processing those OM_Shot Slides

Subject: Re: [OM] Processing those OM_Shot Slides
From: "Steve Gullick" <Steve.Gullick@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 18:50:20 +0100
Hey Bob!

Why not try processing them yourself. It really is very simple. All you need
is a developing tank, a changing bag, 300ml measure and a thermometer. A
three bath kit will give great results and it is SO easy!

Go on, try it!

Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Whitmire" <rlw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: 29 April 2001 15:09
Subject: [OM] Processing those OM_Shot Slides


>
> Okay, no OM content here save all my slides are shot with either an OM-2N
or
> an OM-1N. That said, here in the wilds of rural Maine, E-6 processing is
not
> cheap. The best I can do is drive about 50 miles roundtrip and pay $8.30
> (including tax) per 36-exposure roll, and then only if I take my plastic
> slide box from the last roll back to the shop. Fuji Velvia costs $8.30 a
> roll (including tax), and, needless to say, that makes the total cost of a
> roll of film right up there with two movie tickets and 1/8 of a bag of
> popcorn, especially throwing in the cost of the 50 mile drive.
>
> So I ordered a 20-roll box of Velvia from Adorama, which worked out to a
> whopping $5.38 per roll, including shipping. My question now is whether
> anyone on the list has used Adorama or B&H's pro processing mailers. Both
> outfits say they do top-flight work, but, of course, they aren't going to
> say it if they don't. Adorama says all there stuff is dip & dunk, no
> rollers. Mailers run about $5.50 at both places, as I recall.
>
> So far no complaints with my "local" processor, but if I were to buy both
> film and processing from Adorama, for example, the cost of a roll of
Velvia,
> processed, drops from roughly $17 to $11, and no travel costs.
>
> Already by ordering from Adorama I'm saving a bunch per roll, and I'd like
> to save more, but not at the cost of quality of processing.
>
> Any guidance greatly appreciated.
>
> --Bob Whitmire
>
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