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The Film Lab by Contact Photo
51 Porter Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
A dedicated lab that develops photographic film.
Fast and reliable choice for film processing and prints, plus scan services.
Film developing at The Film Lab by Contact 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 The Film Lab by Contact 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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Develop & scan 2 mentions
“The price was fair, I got two 35mm film rolls developed & scanned for 32$, with a -20% student discount.”
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listed on their own site
What film shooters highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of The Film Lab by Contact Photo.
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Fast turnaround 4 mentions
“Really quick turnaround on development and prints, faster than anywhere else I've been in NYC.”
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Develops in-house 2 mentions
“I've gotten almost all of my personal and professional work developed here over the last few years and the quality, price, turnaround time, and experience is 10/10.”
What customers say
The Film Lab by Contact Photo is great. I really appreciate the folks who work here. Everytime I’ve gone in they have been kind, helped me understand my camera/film. As advertised they process film so fast and drop off and pick is fast as well. I recommend to anyone whether experienced with film or new to it.
Been meaning to write this for a while but everyone at Contact Photo is absolutely amazing. I've gotten almost all of my personal and professional work developed here over the last few years and the quality, price, turnaround time, and experience is 10/10.
Contact Photo Lab has been my home for the past five years. I have learned all about film photography here through the incredible community of volunteers and customers. Whether you are a hobbyist or professional photographer, this is the film lab for you.
I really like this place, been going to them for 2 ish years have gotten probably like 50+ rolls developed. They haven’t let me down. They have a pretty fab turn around. Some days my film is ready within one hour and other days about 2-3 days max.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 12–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12–6:30 pm |
| Friday | 12–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12–5 pm |
| Sunday | 12–5 pm |
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