Film PROCESSING
At Panopticon Imaging, our goal is to bring out the best in every roll of film. We offer professional custom machine and hand-line film processing for photographers of all levels, from disposable cameras, 35mm, and medium format to large format sheet film up to 8x10.
Whether you’re shooting your first roll or working on a professional project, we provide careful, consistent processing with options for high-resolution scans, contact sheets, and prints. Every order is handled with the attention to detail expected from a fine art photography lab.
Drop off your film anytime with our secure 24/7 film drop box, no appointment needed. Envelopes and order forms are available outside our front door. We’ll email you once your order is received.
Questions about film processing?
Film Formats & Processing Services
We process a wide range of film formats and types, including:
Film Formats
Disposable cameras
35mm film
Medium format film (120/220)
Large format sheet film 4x5 up to 8x10
Film Processes
C-41 color negative film
Black and white film
E-6 color slide film
We offer both machine processing and careful hand-line processing depending on the film type and project needs. Contact us for specialty formats, unusual processes, or custom requests.
Convenient Film Drop-Off — Available 24/7
Don’t have time to stop by during business hours? Our secure film drop box is available anytime outside our front door.
Simply:
Pick up an envelope and order form located above the drop box
Fill out your information and requested services
Leave your film securely in the box
Once your film is collected, we will email you a digital invoice. No appointment is needed.
Film can also be dropped off and picked up directly at Panopticon Gallery in Boston’s Kenmore Square.
Mail-In Film Processing
Can’t visit the lab in person? We accept film orders by mail from photographers around the country.
Download our mail-in form, package your film securely, and send it to us. Once received, we will process your order and return your negatives, scans, and prints according to your requested services.
Return shipping is available for completed orders. Please contact us if you have questions about mailing film or requesting specific services.
Please download our mail-in & drop off forms for your convenience:
Student Film Mail-in & Drop Off Form
Printable Film Price List
B&W Film Processing
Roll Film
| Service | 35mm (24exp.) | 35mm (36exp.) & 120 Film |
| Develop Only | $15/ roll | $15/ roll |
| Develop & Contact* | $20/ roll | $20/ roll |
| Contact Only | $15/ roll | $15/ roll |
| Develop & Scan | $25/ roll | $25/ roll |
| Dev, Scan, and Print** | $30/ roll | $35/ roll |
| Hand Line Processing | Additional $12/ roll | |
Sheet film
| Film Type | Price |
| 4x5 | $5/ sheet |
| 8x10 | $12/ sheet |
Color Film Processing (C41)
Roll Film
| Service | 35mm (24exp.) | 35mm (36exp.) & 120 Film |
| Develop Only | $15/ roll | $15/ roll |
| Develop & Scan | $25/ roll | $25/ roll |
| Dev, Scan, and Print* | $30/ roll | $35/ roll |
Sheet Film
| Film Type | Price |
| 4x5 | $5/ sheet* | *add $2/ sheet for film in holders |
Slide/Positive FILM PROCESSING (E6)
Roll Film
| Service | 35mm (24exp.) | 35mm (36exp.) & 120 Film |
| Develop Only | $20/ roll | $20/ roll |
| Develop & Scan | $30/ roll | $30/ roll |
| Dev, Scan, and Print* | $35/ roll | $40/ roll | Resend Scans | $5 per send |
Sheet Film
| Film Type | Price |
| 4x5 | $10/ sheet* | *add $2/ sheet for film in holders |
Due to the nature of the E6 process, we must wait until we have at least 4 rolls of E6 film in house before processing. Employees will advise customers on current wait times when order is placed.
Scanning Services
For film and image scanning, please see our Scanning Services page.