Questions about film developing

Prices, turnaround, posting film in, scans and negatives. If yours isn’t here, email us.

Answers

How much does it cost to develop 35mm film in Newcastle?

At Pro Am Lab, 35mm colour film is $14 to develop. Scans add $6. A 36-exposure roll developed with prints is $28. Black & white 35mm is $16 to develop. All prices include GST.

How long does film developing take?

Colour film takes 2–3 business days. Black & white is developed by hand and takes up to 7 business days. Rush is next business day (colour only) and adds 50% to the roll. Either way, your film has its own page that shows exactly where it is up to.

How will I know my film is ready?

We email you when your film is ready, with a link to your job and any scans. You can also find them under Your film and scans.

Do you develop film in-house?

Yes. Every roll is developed and scanned in our lab in Adamstown, Newcastle. It is not sent away.

What film formats do you develop?

35mm and 120 in colour (C-41) and black & white, and 110 in colour.

Do you develop disposable cameras?

Yes. Book it as 35mm colour. If you want prints, pick 27 or 39 disposable for the length; a 39 costs what a 36 does.

Do you develop black and white film?

Yes, 35mm and 120, developed by hand in the lab. 35mm is $16 to develop and 120 is $20. It takes up to 7 business days.

Do you develop 120 medium format film?

Yes, colour and black & white. Colour 120 is $18 to develop, black & white $20. Scans add $15.

Can I post my film to you from outside Newcastle?

Yes, from anywhere in Australia. Book and pay online, then post the film to Pro Am Lab, PO Box 377, Adamstown NSW 2289 with your name on the parcel. We email you when it arrives and at every step after that.

Do I need to book before I post my film?

Book it first. Booking tells us what you want done and takes the payment, so when the parcel arrives we can start straight away.

How do I get my scans?

They go into your online gallery and your account. We email you the link as soon as they are ready, and they stay there for 14 days to download.

What resolution are your film scans?

Standard scans are 5 MB JPEGs, which suit prints up to about A4. High-resolution scans are 18 MB, $15 for 35mm.

Do I get my negatives back?

Prints and negatives are kept for 2 months, then recycled. Ask us to post them back and we will.

Can you scan old negatives and slides?

Yes. We scan, digitise and print from old negatives and slides. Bring them in and we will go through what is possible with the ones you have.

How big can you print?

Up to 1 × 3 metres on our large format printer. It prints with pigments, so the result is archival and lasts a hundred years and more.

Can I print photos from my phone?

Yes. Upload them from your phone or computer on our Print your photos page and pay there. We print them in the lab.

Do you do custom picture framing in Newcastle?

Yes. Custom frames in any size and moulding, pre-made frames, canvas prints, foamcore mounting, and medal and memorabilia framing. Ask for a quote online or bring the piece in to Adamstown Plaza. Nothing is charged until you say yes.

Can you restore old or damaged photos?

Yes. We digitally repair rips, creases, fading and discolouration, and fix exposure. Every image is priced on its own: we look first and tell you the cost before we start.

Where is Pro Am Lab?

In Adamstown Plaza, 289 Brunker Rd, Adamstown NSW 2289, in Newcastle. Opening hours are Mon – Wed 10am – 4pm; Thursday 10am – 6pm; Friday 10am – 3pm; Saturday 9am – 12pm; Sun, public holidays Closed.

Do I need an appointment to drop off film?

No. Walk in during opening hours and hand it over the counter.