Primary Photographic

Send film
Film Processing
Rush Service
Scanning - Noritsu
Drum Scanner
Darkroom Printing
Fine Art Pigment Print

Technical info

Film Processing

Color (C-41) and B&W negative film

All film is processed in Refrema dip-and-dunk film processing machines. This provides the highest quality archival processing possible with precise control over chemical temperature, strength, agitation and timing. We process Colour C41 and Black and White negative films. We do not process Positive/Slide/ E-6 film. We also do not process ECN2 or Super 8 film.

Turnaround

Develop only 1 day
Develop + Scan or Contact 2 Days
Develop + Scan + Contact 3 Days

Rush Service

24 hours 100%, Same day 200%

File Delivery

WeTransfer

Disposable cameras

We process both colour and black & white disposable cameras.

Film Pick-Up

Please pick up your film within 2 weeks. If film has not been collected after 6 months it will be disposed of.

Scanning

Noritsu HS1800

After processing your film we scan the full uncut roll on a Noritsu HS-1800. We are able to create the best roll scans possible because our scanner operators have many years of colour darkroom printing and scanning experience. File sizes range from 25mb jpegs through to 90mb tiffs.

Kodak HR500

The Kodak HR500 produces rich, natural film scans with file sizes up to 125mb from all film formats up to 4x5” sheet film. The colour and contrast of the scans are very close to the look of a traditional darkroom print.

ICG 370HS Drum Scanner

Our two ICG drum scanners can scan film or prints at up to 12,000 DPI

Epson

The Epson flatbed 11000XL scanner provides scans that are faithful reproductions of photographic prints and polaroids.

Darkroom Printing

C-Prints

Our darkroom printers have decades of experience creating traditional Chromogenic colour prints by hand. We work closely with you to create prints that match your direction. We make prints for publication and exhibition at all sizes from 11 x 14” up to 30 x 40”. Our enlargers are Durst L1200’s with Schneider APO lenses. We print on Fuji DP2 gloss and matte papers.

Black + White

We make true black and white prints by hand on Ilford RC paper, sized at 11 x 14" through to 20 x 24” as well as contact sheets. We do not make Fibre based prints currently.

Digital Printing

Fine Art Pigment Printing

We make the highest quality Inkjet prints up to 44 x 96 on a variety of different papers.

Retouching & Post-Production

Direct collaboration between artists and producers defines our studio's workflow. Built on a foundation of traditional photography, the team specializes in merging analog and digital processes for advertising, fashion, still life, and editorial projects. Rates are determined on a per-project basis. Contact the studio to discuss requirements or request a quote.

— ETCLOSED

PRIMARY PHOTOGRAPHIC is a high-end photographic film lab that works with professionals and amateurs alike. Our New York space is open Mon–Fri 9:30–6:30 and Sat 10–6. Contact us at order@primaryphotographic.com or +1 212 529 5609, follow us on Instagram for updates, and check our Technical Info page for film submission details.

113 Eldridge Street


New York, NY 10002