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Film lab 4.9 ★★★★★ 63
Slide / E-6
Photo lab offering film development and scanning services, plus passport photos.
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Camera store & film lab
Encinitas Photo
112 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024
A camera store that also develops film in-house or via a partner lab.
Film and used camera retailer, plus lab services, first-rate advice, and camera repairs.
Film developing at Encinitas Photo
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 Encinitas Photo 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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Darkroom 1 mention
“I'm a photography student who frequently buys darkroom paper, film, and other materials from this shop.”
What film shooters highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Encinitas Photo.
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Knowledgeable staff 3 mentions
“They are really knowledgeable and I will be coming back with my film soon”
What customers say
I had a great experience at this shop a couple of months ago, I came in interested in a film camera and had an idea of what I wanted to buy - thankfully the owner steered me in a different direction because I had an amazing experience with the camera I got instead.
Called a few local places to get my film camera fixed for a minor repair and almost all said that they wouldn’t be able to work on my camera. Encinitas Photo was so nice when I called and were able to fix it for me, I got it back before my trip and they were able to work around the half used roll of film inside which…
I'm a photography student who frequently buys darkroom paper, film, and other materials from this shop. Its very rare that they haven't had what I needed, and in those cases they've directed me to where I need to go.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
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