Online Film Development Services
FILM TYPES
C41 · E6 · B&W · 35mm · 120mm · 126mm · 220mm · Disposable · Sheet
CUSTOMIZE
Push/Pull · Cross-Processing · Cut & Sleeve
OPTIONS
Develop · Print · Scan · Proof Sheet · Snip Test
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We’ll ship everything back to you, including your negatives.
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VALUE FILM DEVELOPING
6-10 Business Day Turnaround Time. Lower Pricing.
STANDARD FILM DEVELOPING
3 Business Day Turnaround Time. Multiple Rush Options.
Film Developing Pricing and Options
35MM & DISPOSABLE
C41 + B&W VALUE | C41 + B&W STANDARD | E-6 VALUE | E-6 STANDARD | |
Turnaround | 6-10 Business Days | 3 Business Days | 6-10 Business Days | 3 Business Days |
Process Only | $9.50 | $10.00 | $11.50 | $12.00 |
Process + Scan | $12 - $26 | $20 - $41 | $14 - $28 | $22 - $43 |
Process + Print | $18 - $26 | $19.10 - $30 | $20 - $28 | $21 - $32 |
Process + Print + Scan | $21 - $44 | $29.10 - $56 | $23 - $46 | $31.10- $63 |
Additional Prints | $7.10 - $14 | $7.10 - $14 | $7.10 - $14 | $7.10 - $14 |
Proof Sheet | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 |
Push/Pull | $2 | $2 | $2 | $2 |
Cut & Sleeve | $2 | $2 | $2 | $2 |
Snip Test | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 |
Slide Mounting | N/A | N/A | $4 | $4 |
100% Rush | N/A | 2X Total Cost | N/A | 2X Total Cost |
200% Rush | N/A | 3X Total Cost | N/A | 3X Total Cost |
120MM
C41 + B&W VALUE | C41 + B&W STANDARD | E-6VALUE | E-6 STANDARD | |
Turnaround | 6-10 Business Days | 3 Business Days | 6-10 Business Days | 3 Business Days |
Process Only | $9.25 | $9.75 | $10.25 | $10.50 |
Process + Scan | $12 - $26 | $19.09 - $36 | $14 - $28 | $21 - $38 |
Process + Print | $17 - $20 | $18 - $21 | $19 - $22 | $30 - $47 |
Process + Print + Scan | $21 - $38.50 | $28 - $48 | $23 - $40.50 | $30 - $50 |
Additional Prints | $7 - $8 | $7 - $8 | $7.10 - $8 | $7.10 - $8 |
Proof Sheet | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 |
Push/Pull | $2 | $2 | $2 | $2 |
Cut & Sleeve | $2 | $2 | $2 | $2 |
Snip Test | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 |
Slide Mounting | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
100% Rush | N/A | 2X Total Cost | N/A | 2X Total Cost |
200% Rush | N/A | 3X Total Cost | N/A | 3X Total Cost |
220MM
C41 + B&W VALUE | C41 + B&W STANDARD | E-6 VALUE | E-6 STANDARD | |
Turnaround | 6-10 Business Days | 3 Business Days | 6-10 Business Days | 3 Business Days |
Process Only | $19 | $20 | $19 | $20 |
Process + Scan | $30 - $62 | $35 - $69 | $32 - $58 | $37 - $71 |
Process + Print | $29 - $35 | $23 - $39 | $31 - $37 | $35 - $41 |
Process + Print + Scan | $48 - $73 | $53 - $93 | $62 - $87 | $67- $107 |
Additional Prints | $14 - $16 | $14 - $16 | $14 - $16 | $14 - $16 |
Proof Sheet | $20 | $20 | $20 | $20 |
Push/Pull | $2 | $2 | $2 | $2 |
Cut & Sleeve | $4 | $2 | $2 | $2 |
Snip Test | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 |
Slide Mounting | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
100% Rush | N/A | 2X Total Cost | N/A | 2X Total Cost |
200% Rush | N/A | 3X Total Cost | N/A | 3X Total Cost |
SHEET FILM
C41 + B&W VALUE | C41 + B&W STANDARD | E-6 VALUE | E-6 STANDARD | |
Turnaround | 6-10 Business Days | 3 Business Days | 6-10 Business Days | 3 Business Days |
Process Only 4x5 - 8x10 | $5.75 - $10.75 | $5.95 - $10.95 | $6.50 - $11.50 | $7- $12 |
Proof Sheet | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 |
Push/Pull | $2 | $2 | $2 | $2 |
Snip Test | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 |
100% Rush | N/A | 2X Total Cost | N/A | 2X Total Cost |
200% Rush | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Icon is the film lab of choice for professionals and enthusiasts across the world
About Dip and Dunk Film Processing
Dip and dunk film processing involves dipping film (or dunking film) into tanks of processing chemical baths. Microprocessors in the electrical panel monitor the chemical bath temperatures, agitation, aeration, replenishment times, and cycle times. These mechanisms allow for more varied and accurate cycle times (push and pull processing).
Because dip and dunk film processors hoist the film from each tank and drop them into the proceeding tanks, the film never comes in contact with any processing rollers, ensuring scratch-free processing.
The film is ultimately removed from the dryer compartment by a film technician, who either leaves the film uncut and places the film roll into plastic sleeves, or mounts the film roll (for E6 only), or cuts & pages the film into negative pages —for making contact sheets or direct storage.
C-41 COLOR FILM
The C-41 color film process is the ideal way to have your color film developed. During this process, color film is subjected to a series of temperature-controlled chemical baths using dip and dunk technology which convert the exposed camera images on the film to negative photographic images. All color film processed in C-41 chemicals is processed with the same processing time regardless of manufacturer. However, push and/or pulling processing capabilities vary with individual films depending on manufacturer and ASA/ISO ratings.
This process results in color negative images on the film, which are then either printed as positive images on photographic paper or scanned as positive images on devices such as Noritsu scanners.
E6 COLOR SLIDE
The Icon is one of the only film labs in the entire US that can process E6 Film.
The E-6 process is a chromogenic photographic process for developing Ektachrome, Fujichrome and other color reversal (also called slide or transparency) photographic film. Unlike some color reversal processes (such as Kodachrome K-14) that produce positive transparencies, E-6 processing can be performed by individual users with the same equipment that is used for processing black and white negative film or C-41 color negative film. The process is highly sensitive to temperature variations: A heated water bath is mandatory to stabilize the temperature at 100.0 °F (37.8 °C) for the first developer and first wash to maintain process tolerances.
*Please note that E6 Proof Sheets are created digitally
BLACK AND WHITE FILM
The Icon’s black & white film processing utilizes the zone system to optimize for: film exposure, the subsequent development of the film, and the printing of the image.
We utilize standardized 21-step density tablets to measure, monitor, and calibrate our chemical baths for each individual film type and size.
Unlike the C-41 and E6 processes, where all the compatible films and sizes are processed with the same processing time, B&W films are intentionally designed to vary in characteristic nuance. Primary characteristic differences in B&W film construction are: grain structure and size, clarity and integrity of the acetate the gelatin emulsion is coated to, and designated ASA/ISO rating.
FILM SIZES
We accept the following film sizes:
- 35mm
- 120mm
- 126mm
- 220mm
- 4×5 Sheet
- 5×7 Sheet
- 8×10 Sheet
DISPOSABLE CAMERAS (COLOR AND B&W)
We can process disposable cameras too!
Our film process is exactly the same for disposable cameras. We’re able to process both color and/or black-and-white film.
Customize Every Aspect of Your Film Process
FILM PROCESSING CUSTOMIZATIONS
You control your film processing from the moment you order with options like
- Push/Pull
- Cross-Processing
- Cut & Sleeve
- Printing
- Adjustable Resolution Scanning
SCANNING AT THE TIME OF FILM PROCESSING
Process your film and have it scanned at the same time in small, medium, or large sizes (72 or 300 DPI Files). Scans can be provided via FTP file transfer for free download or can be burned to a DVD or thumb drive for an additional cost.
NORITSU SCANS
The Icon utilizes the newest series of Noritsu scanners, the HS-1800 series, to scan your film in either Low, Medium, or High resolution—and provide either 72 DPI JPG or 300 DPI TIFF files. The expanded image control pre-scan settings allow these scanners to be adjusted for color, contrast, and saturation that most closely interprets the film’s character and tonality, making Noritsu scans ideal for film image editing, archiving, or producing machine prints directly. We adjust the color, contrast and density of each frame for optimal image quality. However, we can scan with no corrections upon request.
PRINTING AT THE TIME OF FILM PROCESSING
Develop your film and print at the same time. Choose Your Print Size (4×6 to 6×9) & Paper Type (Matte, Glossy, or Luster).
MACHINE PRINTS
You can order prints of every frame at the time of processing in various sizes. Print sizes offered are: 4” x 6″, 5″ x 5″, 6″ x 6″, 6″ x 7″, or 6″ x 9″—on Kodak Endura Glossy, Matte, or Luster paper. Choice of full frame with minimal white border, or bleed/borderless.
BRING YOUR FILM TO OUR LOS ANGELES FILM LAB
Of course, you can come by! We accept walk-ins any time during regular open hours.
5450 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
TURNAROUND TIMES
The listed turnaround times are based on when we receive your film or negatives until we ship your order back to you or have it ready for in-store pickup. Turnaround times do not account for shipping time to or from us. If you ship something to us, please account for the added shipping time.
For VALUE Film Services, turnaround times are 6 to 10 business days from the business day we receive your film or negatives until the business day we ship your order back to you or have it ready for in-store pickup. Business days exclude Sundays, Major Holidays, and scheduled operational maintenance periods.
For STANDARD Film Services, turnaround times are 3 business days from the business day we receive your film or negatives until the business day we ship your order back to you or have it ready for in-store pickup. Business days exclude Sundays, Major Holidays, and scheduled operational maintenance periods.
PREPAID SHIPPING LABEL
Please note that our Prepaid Bulk Mail label does not have a tracking number. Orders typically take between 5-21 days to arrive depending on where the order is being shipped from and USPS operational capabilities. The Icon does not assume any responsibility or liability for your products until we receive everything on site.
For important items or those that need faster shipping, we highly encourage that you use your own trackable mailing label and that you share the tracking information with us. Please update your order after it’s been placed or email us with the subject ‘Order Number + Tracking Information’ in the subject line with the tracking information in the body of the email.
About The Icon
The Icon opened its doors in the sunny Miracle Mile district of Los Angeles over 25 years ago. Since its inception, The Icon has grown from a local photo lab into an international destination for photographers that seek high-quality services.