110 film processing

[Asha'man X]

Hi everyone,

After a recent clean up at home, I finally discovered my late mom's old AIM neon pink 110 film camera, along with 2 finished spools. I know that at least one of them contains holiday snaps from the Wilderness from 1996 or so. Back in the day, any photo lab would process and print those spools, but obviously since the decline of film, it's next to impossible these days.

I really would like to get it developed and at least scanned - I could always end up printing the files myself. I went to Orms today and they wanted something like R30 a frame - I wasn't too sure if they were including printing as well, I got some mixed message about it needing to be scanned on a flatbed etc etc.

What I wanted to know is this: does any shop in CT still process this horrid old film? I'd love to get them done, but I can't really stomach the prices at Orms for this. Noyes in Kenilworth said they could do it if they found a head (?) but the guy really didn't sound to certain. Every other place I've asked has obviously told me it's now obsolete. I'm even considering possibly shipping up to Joburg if the price is worth it and someone up there can do it.

Thanks!

 

[Foxhound5366]

Well, now we know the price of priceless memories ... less than R30, apparently

Seriously dude, pay a little money and have this done right. It'll feel more special that way, rather than it being a 'bargain'.

If it was 24 frames on the roll (an average size) you're looking at R720. If you need to print each digital file for an extra few rand, so what?

If it's not worth R720 and change to you, just throw it away.

 

[ITCynic]

Google "life of undeveloped exposed film" before you take the plunge.

The exposed film is 19 years old, might not be viable anymore

 

[Asha'man X]

@ITCynic Thank you for that, it's not something that was pointed out to me before, though the thought had actually crossed my mind. While the film was stored in a cool and dark place, the length of time is probably my biggest enemy here. I really regret that we didn't bother getting the film developed way back when, when 110 film was still easy to do. Prices were going up, but come to think of it, it wasn't really that bad I think.

@Foxhound5366 They are good memories, but not exactly super precious/priceless i.e. birth of baby, last shot of parents etc. I'm sorry if my post came across like that - I'm not a cheap person, but I do want to know that I'm going to get quality and value for my money since it will be 3 spools worth of processing in the end - over 2 grand for an unknown outcome is not an easy decision for me.

 

[rrh]

Start by having Orms develop the film i.e. no prints. Then at least you will know what you are dealing with, and can plan accordingly.

 

[sgs]

Start by having Orms develop the film i.e. no prints. Then at least you will know what you are dealing with, and can plan accordingly.

+1. The major cost here would be the scanning, not the development. First figure out if there is anything worth scanning on the negatives.

You could even scan them on a flatbed yourself as a 1st pass to see if worth having done professionally. And if so, Orms will do a great job on the frames that you want.