The best film labs in Michigan
12 shortlisted from 18 reviewed developers in Michigan — 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 Woodward Camera
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,491 reviews · Birmingham, MI
Absolutely brilliant experience from start to finish! Robert was an absolute blessing and helped me through the entire process, from picking which lense to get to trading in a z6iii for a z8. Highly…
#2 CameraMall
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,191 reviews · Ann Arbor, MI
New to town, I usually drive to Livonia to process my film. I saw a billboard for CameraMall and thought I’d give it a shot. I was told to expect a turnaround time of a week, film came back in 2 days…
#3 Camera Exchange
4.8 ★★★★★ 325 reviews · Waterford Township, MI
Camera Exchange is my go-to place when I’m in need of camera supplies, from film to studio equipment they always have what I need and James is very helpful when I am not sure what exactly I need.…
#4 PROCAM Photo & Video Gear | Detroit - Livonia
4.3 ★★★★☆ 552 reviews · Livonia, MI
*NEW* PROCAM LIVONIA IS NOW DOING 1-DAY FILM DEVELOPMENT!!! Not only did they have everything else. They now are doing film in store! How Awesome! Procam is the only camera store worth visiting in the…
#5 Billmeier Camera Shop
4.9 ★★★★★ 197 reviews · Fenton, MI
I purchased a great camera and accessories here and had great information shared with me in the process of figuring out which camera and items to get. Definitely will shop here again.
#6 PROCAM Photo & Video Gear | Ann Arbor
4.9 ★★★★★ 177 reviews · Ann Arbor, MI
Bought my first ever camera here today. Travis was super helpful and patient during the whole process. He gave me a lot more confidence about this new adventure! Great experience overall
#7 Norman Camera
4.6 ★★★★★ 218 reviews · Kalamazoo, MI
Had a positive experience developing my disposable cameras here. I had a couple pharmacy disposable cameras from a vacation that I needed developed. Everything from the timeframe to a detailed…
#8 Marks Photo and Video
4.5 ★★★★★ 193 reviews · Grand Rapids, MI
Great prices and awesome place to find affordable used gear! I shoot a lot of film and this place has helped me through many questions and has been super helpful and a great resource when I need an…
#9 The Camera Shop
4.5 ★★★★★ 191 reviews · Lansing, MI
Some of the staff is good, some of the staff is not. There is a decently high turn over rate of employees. The printing service is solid, so is film development. Used prices on equipment are high.…
#10 Express Photo & Camera
4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews · Livonia, MI
5 stars is not enough! I don't live in Livonia but I always mail in my film to be developed at Express Photo. I simply do not trust anyone else to do it! I've gotten rolls from a few disposable…
#11 Collins Legacy Management
5 ★★★★★ 84 reviews · Grand Rapids, MI
I loved working with Daniel. He made the process so easy for me. I finally got my videos off tape and have my own website to view anytime and share with family too! He picked up my tapes from me and…
#12 The Camera Shop Muskegon
4.7 ★★★★★ 103 reviews · Muskegon, MI
My daughter really seems to like the service here! She purchased a film camera and has been enjoying taking photos of her son as well as using them to develop the film!