The best film labs in Vermont
4 shortlisted from 4 reviewed developers in Vermont — 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 LeZot Camera
4.7 ★★★★★ 109 reviews · Burlington, VT
I walked in off the street after discovering my vintage Pentax K-1000 SLR film camera had lost a rewind knob. The proprietor glanced at it, said yeah we got one of those (!), took care of another…
#2 Green Mountain Camera
4.5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews · South Burlington, VT
What an outstanding camera and photo store with friendly folks and exceptional customer service! I placed an order for (4) rolls of film, and was refunded for a single roll due to a stocking issue.
#3 Vermont Center for Photography
4.9 ★★★★★ 56 reviews · Brattleboro, VT
Welcoming small gallery with darkroom and digital printing resources, a photo book library, and even a shop selling exotic/antique cameras and lenses. The juried exhibition I saw was soulfully curated…
#4 Phototec Inc
4.8 ★★★★★ 45 reviews · Rutland, VT
I highly recommend Phototec Inc for all your photographic needs. I really recommend their 8mm movie film transfer service. The quality is amazing. Their customer service is top notch. They go the…