The best film labs in Pennsylvania
12 shortlisted from 23 reviewed developers in Pennsylvania — 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 Cardinal Camera
4.7 ★★★★★ 687 reviews · Lansdale, PA
such helpful staff and super knowledgeable!! returned my film scans almost instantly! thank you guys for incredible service!
#2 Dan's Camera City
4.7 ★★★★★ 518 reviews · Allentown, PA
As an ex-employee and customer of Dan’s, I can tell you this is as good as it gets when it comes to camera stores and photo labs. There is something special about the way Dan’s treats their customers…
#3 Allen's Camera
4.8 ★★★★★ 430 reviews · Levittown, PA
I had an excellent experience with Allen’s Camera. I recently purchased the Nikon Z 24–70mm f/2.8 S II, and everything about the process was smooth from start to finish. I reached out as a photography…
#4 Jack's Cameras Inc
4.6 ★★★★★ 240 reviews · Exton, PA
It's great to have a local place to buy and develop 35mm film. High res scans are worth it, and prices are very fair. You could mail your film off to a lab somewhere else and wait days, or you can…
#5 Camera Center Of York
4.7 ★★★★★ 206 reviews · York, PA
My only regret is not visiting this place sooner! I stopped in to get a disposable camera developed, and the team was fantastic from the start. I believe her name was Cindy or Cathy (my apologies if I…
#6 Authorized Camera Repair
4.9 ★★★★★ 164 reviews · Willow Grove, PA
Mike and his crew always take care of me when I have questions, or I want to buy film and gear. 1,000s of cameras, lenses, and accessories they got it! Or they'll go out of their way to get it. They…
#7 WebbCam LLC - Photography Digital Camera & Film Shop
4.4 ★★★★☆ 264 reviews · Philadelphia, PA
Everyone there was kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. I took my newbie sister there and John the owner went out of his way to introduce her to film, film cameras, and camera operation. After an hour…
#8 The Camera Shop
4.4 ★★★★☆ 179 reviews · Bryn Mawr, PA
Exceptional, professional first rate service. I had slides "digitized" and am very satisfied.
#9 Bodega Film Lab
5 ★★★★★ 75 reviews · Pittsburgh, PA
Out of any film places I have been to in the Pittsburgh area, the Bodega has to be the best place I’ve been to. I went in yesterday to buy some film from them and it costed only $60 for 4 rolls of…
#10 Jacks Cameras
4.6 ★★★★★ 108 reviews · Huntingdon Valley, PA
#11 Bernie's Photo Center
4.2 ★★★★☆ 157 reviews · Pittsburgh, PA
Stopped by for some film while visiting pittsburgh, lovely selection of film cameras and film!
#12 Premier Imaging & Camera
4.6 ★★★★★ 91 reviews · Pittsburgh, PA
Best place in Pittsburgh (and probably PA) to get film developed! Have bought multiple cameras from them and have been so happy with the quality. I highly recommend them for new photographers and…