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Camera store & film lab
Ball Photo Supply
569 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
A camera store that also develops film in-house or via a partner lab.
Photography shop featuring new and used cameras plus rentals and printing services.
Film developing at Ball Photo Supply
The things film shooters actually ask before handing over a roll. A blank line means the lab hasn't published it — not that the answer is no. Always confirm before a special trip.
| Developed in-house | Not stated on their site |
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| Returns your negatives | Not stated on their site |
| Scanner | Not stated on their site |
| Turnaround | Not stated on their site |
| Cheapest develop price found | No price published |
What Ball Photo Supply offers
Every line is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews, or from the lab's own website.
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expired-film 1 mention
“Recently took in some old film cameras of my grandpas to make sure they were in working order, and the staff was so unbelievably helpful and informative.”
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Movie film transfer 1 mention
“I used them for converting my old VHS home movies onto a USB, and it was amazing to look at those memories from the 90s again.”
What film shooters highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Ball Photo Supply.
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Knowledgeable staff 6 mentions
“I went here with no specific intention; however, their extremely knowledgeable and personable staff helped me find a great camera (at a great price).”
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Develops in-house 2 mentions
“Been getting film developed here for years and I love this place!”
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Fair prices 2 mentions
What customers say
Been getting film developed here for years and I love this place! Recently took in some old film cameras of my grandpas to make sure they were in working order, and the staff was so unbelievably helpful and informative.
The scans I received from Ball Photo remain the best scans I have received from a photo shop. Their pricing is highly competitive for the quality of scan you receive and they were open to learning a new process for (24x65mm) XPAN scans. Lovely vibrant colors and exceptional black balancing.
They always do a fantastic job scanning and developing my film. I appreciate the option to have the scans sent straight to my email. Easy and consistent.
Ball Photo will always be my favorite stop when passing through Asheville! Their diverse camera gear and film selection make them the best!
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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