Silver Halide Studios
5/37 Railway Parade, Mount Lawley, WA 6050, Australia
About
Silver Halide Studios, a film lab located in Perth, Australia, has earned an impressive average rating of 4.9 stars based on 370 customer reviews. This facility offers specialized film processing services, specifically including C-41 color development and traditional black and white processing options. According to the provided information, the lab currently has no specified turnaround time listed for their film development services.
Key facts
- EquipmentUses Noritsu HS-1800, Fujifilm Frontier SP3000 for scanning.
- HistoryOperating in Perth since 2019.
- E-6 specialistProcesses E-6 slide film — one of 5 labs in Perth still running E-6.
- Price vs marketC-41 develop+scan at 22.0/roll — 5% above the Perth median of A$21 (7 priced labs sampled).
- SpecialtiesLists the following specialties: Multiple WA drop boxes, silver reclamation, cinema ECN-2, sustainability program, same-day B&W.
- Pricing sourcePricing data sourced from silverhalidestudios.paperform.co (last verified 2026-04-26).
- Nearby alternativesOther Perthoptions to compare: Irohas Photo Film Lab (A$17.00/roll); Focus Pocus Film Lab (22.0); Fitzgerald Photo Imaging (21.0).
Listing evidence
We do not infer missing prices or services. Unknown fields are shown as unconfirmed so photographers can verify directly before dropping off or mailing film.
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.
- Mail-in is marked as accepted, so it may work even if you are outside the immediate neighbourhood.
- E-6 support is flagged; slide-film shooters should still confirm current E-6 schedule before ordering.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C-41 Color | A$14/roll | 22.0 |
| Black & White | — | 26.0 |
| E-6 Slide | — | 32.0 |
All prices ex-GST (+10%). Dev-only: C41 A$14, BW A$18, E6 A$25. ECN-2 A$32. 20% disc w/ SHS brand film.
◆ Dev + Scan
Last verified: 26 Apr 2026
Specialties
- ✦Multiple WA drop boxes
- ✦silver reclamation
- ✦cinema ECN-2
- ✦sustainability program
- ✦same-day B&W
| Mon (today) | Closed |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does film developing cost at Silver Halide Studios?
Silver Halide Studios charges 22.0 per roll for C-41 color film developing including scanning. All prices ex-GST (+10%). Dev-only: C41 A$14, BW A$18, E6 A$25. ECN-2 A$32. 20% disc w/ SHS brand film. Prices may change — check their website for the latest pricing.
What film types does Silver Halide Studios develop?
Silver Halide Studios develops: C-41 color negative film, black and white film, E-6 slide/reversal film, 120 medium format film.
Does Silver Halide Studios accept mail-in orders?
Yes, Silver Halide Studios accepts mail-in film orders. You can post your film to them for developing and scanning.