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Photo lab offering film developing and scanning services, along with passport photos.
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Film lab
Glass Key Photo
1230 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
A dedicated lab that develops photographic film.
Full-service camera shop with many types of film & paper, darkroom chemicals & photo accessories.
Film developing at Glass Key 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 Glass Key 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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Large format (4×5) 1 mention
from customer reviews
What film shooters highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Glass Key Photo.
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Knowledgeable staff 7 mentions
“They're knowledgeable, curate an amazing selection of equipment, excel at customer service, and have never lost their passion for film or building community.”
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Fair prices 6 mentions
“They also offer great prices on film, and you can drop off your rolls here to be developed and scanned by their partner shop, Underdog film lab.”
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Great for beginners 5 mentions
“The staff helped me pick out a good beginner model, walked me through the basics, helped me pick out some film, and were very patient with all my questions.”
What customers say
I bought a film camera in this store and there was a small malfunction in the camera. I took it back and asked the store. They were very patient to explain to me and then helped me fix the camera. I've never seen a camera shop that was so patient and unwilling to make me pay for the repair.
The staff member I spoke to was extremely helpful and friendly. I came in wanting to look at a certain film camera I was curious about. But then spent almost 30 minutes just asking their team member all sorts of questions I had about film.
This store is incredible - every review is either appropriately five stars, or a worthless review from an idiot that couldn’t be bothered to respect the safety and comfort of the store staff and wear a mask during the pandemic.
The best analog camera store!!! I always love coming here. The staff are super friendly and welcoming, and they’re incredibly knowledgeable about film cameras. Every time I run into a problem, they patiently help me figure it out and generously share their knowledge. P.S.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 12–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–6 PM |
| Thursday | 12–6 PM |
| Friday | 12–6 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
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