Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/24

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Kodachrome exposed age?
From: "Matt Morgan" <mattmorgan@pdseurope.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2000 17:08:01 -0800

Having sold all the pro gear years ago and getting back into it now, I was
rummaging through boxes and boxes of photographic accessories in the attic
today. Lots of good things that I'll start to reuse, but at the bottom of
one box, I found 8 rolls of Kodachrome 35mm, and two rolls of Kodachrome 120
which are exposed.

I have no idea what is on them, but I'd say they were exposed at least six
or seven years ago! Is it worth processing them?

Anyone know a lab in London I can take them to? Or a full address for the
Wimbledon lab which I only have a PO Box number for?

Thanks, Matt.

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>From: telyt560@cswebmail.com
>To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
>Subject: Re: [Leica] Kodachrome lab
>Date: Tue, Sep 19, 2000, 12:35 pm
>

> On Tue, 19 September 2000, "Donald Lawrence" wrote:
>
>>
>> I have been reading the digest for a few weeks and noticed many
>> photographers use Kodachrome in their Leicas. So, where is a good
>> Kodachrome processing lab.
>>
>> I have used this film for years and have always used  Kodak for processing.
>> Recently I received a horrible surprise, Kodak processing ruined my film.
>> Muted colors, bark colored skin tones. Urrgh
>>
>> Rumors have surfaced through professional associations that this is now a
>> chronic problem with Kodak.
>> Can anyone recommend a reliable processing lab for Kodachrome?
>>
>> Don
>>
>
> Don,
>
> Rumors are worth the paper they're printed on (or, worth the electrons
> they're delivered on... ).  If you're having a bad experience with a Kodak
> lab, that's a good enough reason to look elsewhere.  A & I in Los Angeles
> is supposed to be a good lab, but I personally haven't had problems with
> Kodak's NJ lab.
>
> I'd much rather hand-carry my precious exposed film to the lab (the postal
> service being what it is) but OTOH I'd rather send Kodachrome in the yellow
> mailer than use other films.  A number of years ago Kodak in Chicago ruined
> a roll of Kodachrome but when I tried the alternatives I came right back to
> Kodachrome.
>
> Kodak now operates several k-labs in various places around the US.  You
> should be able to seen if there's one in your area at
>
> http://www.kodak.com/cluster/global/en/consumer/products/klabs/dealers.shtml
>
> K-lab services generally are available only through a local dealer.
>
> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
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