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Camera store & film lab
Camera Exposure
2701 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
A camera store that also develops film in-house or via a partner lab.
Store selling cameras & related accessories, while offering repairs & equipment rentals.
Film developing at Camera Exposure
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 Camera Exposure 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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Black & white 2 mentions
“I brought in a black and white Kodak film camera, along with a purple Lomochrome film camera, and they talked me through their development process.”
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Classes & workshops 2 mentions
“They made me feel very welcomed and have tools and classes available to sign up for on their website.”
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Darkroom 2 mentions
“You can rent darkroom time as well as studio time by the hour.”
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E-6 / slide 1 mention
from customer reviews
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expired-film 1 mention
“If you're shooting expired film -- why chance it?”
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Push / pull 1 mention
from customer reviews
What film shooters highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Camera Exposure.
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Fast turnaround 2 mentions
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Great for beginners 2 mentions
“I’m new to film and staff were able to give me their undivided attention and really educate and give me some solid information that I can use and grow with.”
What customers say
If you're shooting expired film -- why chance it? Take it to the Pro's at Camera Exposure and let them develop it. They have brought rolls back to life for me that expired over 20 years ago; they have an auto developer machine featured on ABC 10 News -- and boy do they know how to use it.
This shop is amazing!! I go here often I am new to film photography and didn’t know a lot about it or how it works but these guys are awesome never had a problem here and honestly this is now my preferred camera shop to go to I sometimes just call if I have questions and they are super helpful they have warranty’s on…
Super helpful people at the store! I brought in a black and white Kodak film camera, along with a purple Lomochrome film camera, and they talked me through their development process. And now I have no worries that my film is going to be developed correctly. Plus, their prices are amazing!
Second time coming here. Dropped off some Kodak 400 and got in back in a week as described. Sadly didn’t get my film container back which had dates for pictures. Bummer.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
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