The best film labs in Hawaii
4 shortlisted from 4 reviewed developers in Hawaii — film labs, camera stores that develop and community darkrooms, each labelled for what it actually is.
How this ranking works
- Score = rating × log₁₀(review count). A 5.0 from nine people does not outrank a 4.7 from nine hundred, but one huge lab can't bury everyone either.
- 25 reviews minimum. Below that a rating is noise.
- One entry per chain. Multi-location labs get a single slot, so the list stays a list of businesses rather than of branches.
- Museums and attractions are excluded — this is a directory of places you can actually hand a roll of film to.
- Nothing is paid. No business can buy a position here, and quotes are pulled verbatim from public customer reviews.
#1 Treehouse
4.5 ★★★★★ 132 reviews · Honolulu, HI
One of the best camera shops keeping analog alive! Friendly staff, great music, tons of film to choose from, and dope clothing. If you love cameras you HAVE to stop here! Quiet Life 4 Life
#2 Image City Inc
4.3 ★★★★☆ 81 reviews · Honolulu, HI
I needed my fingerprints on an FD-258 form to send in the mail for my RN license. I originally called the police department, who referred me to the center for justice, who then referred me to Image…
#3 Rainbow Photo Video
3.8 ★★★★☆ 81 reviews · Honolulu, HI
Although , they are not as cheerful and friendly , they did above and beyond . They were able to develop all my beautiful memories of my firstborn son. They are professional and will do the job well.…
#4 Treehouse Photo Lab
4.8 ★★★★★ 27 reviews · Honolulu, HI
I dropped off a roll of 35 mm Portra in the afternoon and it was developed and scanned before sundown! Super fast development and quality scans. Mahalo Treehouse!