Open Lab
28 Hotham St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
About
Open Lab is a highly-rated film processing service in Collingwood, Melbourne, boasting a five-star average from twenty customer reviews. They offer a range of services including C-41, black and white, and E-6 slide processing, accommodating formats up to 120. While color negative film has a quick two-business-day turnaround, black and white and sheet film processing currently takes approximately one week.
Key facts
- E-6 specialistProcesses E-6 slide film — one of 10 labs in Melbourne still running E-6.
- Price vs marketC-41 develop+scan at A$17/roll/roll — 6% below the Melbourne median of A$18 (17 priced labs sampled).
- SpecialtiesLists the following specialties: C-41/B&W/E-6/ECN-2, 35mm+120, Noritsu HS-1800+Fuji Frontier, 24/7 dropbox, custom scan settings.
- Equipment notesReported equipment: Noritsu HS-1800, Fuji Frontier.
- Pricing sourcePricing data sourced from open-lab.com.au (last verified 2026-04-05).
- Nearby alternativesOther Melbourneoptions to compare: Irohas Photo Film Lab (A$17.00/roll); Vanbar Imaging Thornbury (19.0); Halide Supply (A$18.0).
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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 1-2 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.
- E-6 support is flagged; slide-film shooters should still confirm current E-6 schedule before ordering.
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Pricing
| Film Type | Dev Only | Dev + Std Scan | Dev + Hi-Res Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-41 Color | A$10/roll | A$17/roll | A$22/roll |
| Black & White | — | A$23/roll | A$30/roll |
| E-6 Slide | — | A$30/roll | A$35/roll |
| Scan Only | A$10/roll | A$15/roll (uncut), A$20/roll (cut) |
Same price 35mm/120/disposable. Rush +A$10. TIFF +A$10. ECN-2 Dev+Scan A$30, Hi-Res A$35.
◆ Dev + Scan
◆ Hi-Res Scan
Last verified: 5 Apr 2026
Specialties
- ✦C-41/B&W/E-6/ECN-2
- ✦35mm+120
- ✦Noritsu HS-1800+Fuji Frontier
- ✦24/7 dropbox
- ✦custom scan settings
Equipment
- Noritsu HS-1800
- Fuji Frontier
| Mon (today) | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does film developing cost at Open Lab?
Open Lab charges A$17/roll per roll for C-41 color film developing including scanning. Same price 35mm/120/disposable. Rush +A$10. TIFF +A$10. ECN-2 Dev+Scan A$30, Hi-Res A$35. Prices may change — check their website for the latest pricing.
How long does film developing take at Open Lab?
Open Lab typically has a 1-2 days turnaround for standard film processing. Standard processing takes C-41: 2 business days; B&W/E-6/ECN-2: 1 week. Check with the lab for current wait times.
What film types does Open Lab develop?
Open Lab develops: C-41 color negative film, black and white film, E-6 slide/reversal film, 120 medium format film, large format film.
Does Open Lab accept mail-in orders?
Yes, Open Lab accepts mail-in film orders. You can post your film to them for developing and scanning.