May Film
2/71 Grote St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
About
May Film (Adelaide Photo Factory) offers comprehensive film processing, printing, and scanning services for 35mm, APS, and 120 film, including C-41 color and hand-processed black and white. They provide standard and high-resolution scanning options, with a focus on quality control and customer satisfaction.
Key facts
- Price vs marketC-41 develop+scan at A$18.00/roll/roll — at the Adelaide median (A$18) across 7 priced labs.
- SpecialtiesLists the following specialties: Half frame processing (requires twice the amount of work, scanned on high resolution channel by default). True B&W film is hand processed on-site..
- Pricing sourcePricing data sourced from instagram.com (last verified 2026-04-05).
- Nearby alternativesOther Adelaideoptions to compare: Black & White Photographics (16.0); West Lakes Foto Shop (A$18/roll); FLIGHT LABS (A$16.00/roll).
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How to decide if this lab fits your roll
- Compare the bundled scan price, not just develop-only pricing, because delivered scan cost is what most film shooters actually pay.
- Turnaround is currently stored as 2-3 days; confirm current queue times before dropping off time-sensitive rolls.
- Mail-in is marked as accepted, so it may work even if you are outside the immediate neighbourhood.
- Walk-in is marked as accepted, making it suitable for local drop-off and pickup.
- 120 medium-format support is flagged, useful if you shoot roll film beyond 35mm.
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Services
Pricing
| Film Type | Dev Only | Dev + Std Scan | Dev + Hi-Res Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-41 Color | A$11.00/roll | A$18.00/roll | A$22.00/roll |
| Black & White | — | A$22.00/roll | A$26.00/roll |
| Scan Only | A$11.00/roll | — |
C41 35mm Development + Scanning: Standard scan (1200x2400px) is A$18/roll. High Resolution scan (2400x3600px) is A$22/roll. High Resolution Scans are A$10 as opposed to standard scans at A$6 per roll (when combined with D&P). Half frame C41 Development + Scanning is A$23/roll, scanned on a high resolution channel by default. APS Development + Scanning is A$22/roll. APS Scanning only is A$11/roll. B&W 35mm Development + Scanning: Standard scan (1200x2400px) is A$22/roll. High Resolution scan (2400x3600px) is A$26/roll. High Resolution Scans are A$11 as opposed to standard scans at A$7 per roll (when combined with D&P). Half frame B&W Development + Scanning is A$27/roll, scanned on a high resolution channel by default. C41 120 Development + High Resolution Scanning is A$22/roll. B&W 120 Development + High Resolution Scanning is A$25/roll. All 120 is cut and filed in Albox archival negative sleeving. Printing prices vary by exposure count (12EXP, 24EXP, 36EXP) for 35mm film. 120 prints are 4x4" (square) or 4x6".
◆ Dev + Scan
◆ Hi-Res Scan
Last verified: 5 Apr 2026
Specialties
- ✦Half frame processing (requires twice the amount of work, scanned on high resolution channel by default). True B&W film is hand processed on-site.
| Mon (today) | Monday: 1:00 – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | Tuesday: 1:00 – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | Wednesday: 1:00 – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | Thursday: 1:00 – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | Friday: 1:00 – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | Saturday: 1:00 – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | Sunday: 1:00 – 9:30 PM |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does film developing cost at May Film?
May Film charges A$18.00/roll per roll for C-41 color film developing including scanning. C41 35mm Development + Scanning: Standard scan (1200x2400px) is A$18/roll. High Resolution scan (2400x3600px) is A$22/roll. High Resolution Scans are A$10 as opposed to standard scans at A$6 per roll (when combined with D&P). Half frame C41 Development + Scanning is A$23/roll, scanned on a high resolution channel by default. APS Development + Scanning is A$22/roll. APS Scanning only is A$11/roll. B&W 35mm Development + Scanning: Standard scan (1200x2400px) is A$22/roll. High Resolution scan (2400x3600px) is A$26/roll. High Resolution Scans are A$11 as opposed to standard scans at A$7 per roll (when combined with D&P). Half frame B&W Development + Scanning is A$27/roll, scanned on a high resolution channel by default. C41 120 Development + High Resolution Scanning is A$22/roll. B&W 120 Development + High Resolution Scanning is A$25/roll. All 120 is cut and filed in Albox archival negative sleeving. Printing prices vary by exposure count (12EXP, 24EXP, 36EXP) for 35mm film. 120 prints are 4x4" (square) or 4x6". Prices may change — check their website for the latest pricing.
How long does film developing take at May Film?
May Film typically has a 2-3 days turnaround for standard film processing. Standard processing takes C-41 colour 35mm: typically 1-2 business days. B&W 35mm: processed once every 2 weeks, so 1-2 weeks depending on drop-off. Film negatives stored for 1 month.. Check with the lab for current wait times.
What film types does May Film develop?
May Film develops: C-41 color negative film, black and white film, 120 medium format film.
Does May Film accept mail-in orders?
Yes, May Film accepts mail-in film orders. You can post your film to them for developing and scanning.