The Light Room Sydney
650 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
About
The Light Room Sydney is a highly-rated film lab in Australia, boasting an impressive five-star rating based on 106 customer reviews. This facility offers specialized processing services for both C-41 and black and white film, accommodating popular formats such as 120 film. While the lab provides comprehensive film services, the provided information indicates that a specific turnaround time is not currently listed for their operations.
Key facts
- E-6 specialistProcesses E-6 slide film — one of 7 labs in Sydney still running E-6.
- Price vs marketC-41 develop+scan at A$19/roll/roll — 5% below the Sydney median of A$2 (13 priced labs sampled).
- SpecialtiesLists the following specialties: Noritsu V30 + HS-1800, XPAN supported, 35mm + 120 + 220 + Disposable, mail-in.
- Equipment notesReported equipment: Noritsu V30 processor, Noritsu HS-1800 scanner.
- Pricing sourcePricing data sourced from thelightroom.sydney (last verified 2026-03-29).
- Nearby alternativesOther Sydneyoptions to compare: Irohas Photo Film Lab (A$17.00/roll); Rewind Photo Lab (20.0); Do Film! Lab (19.0).
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.
- 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.
- 120 medium-format support is flagged, useful if you shoot roll film beyond 35mm.
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Pricing
| Film Type | Dev Only | Dev + Std Scan | Dev + Hi-Res Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-41 Color | A$10/roll | A$19/roll | A$39/roll |
| Black & White | — | A$19/roll | A$25/roll |
Hi-Res 120 format: A$25/roll. Formats: 135, 120, 220, XPAN, Disposable. Mail-in available.
◆ Dev + Scan
◆ Hi-Res Scan
Last verified: 29 Mar 2026
Specialties
- ✦Noritsu V30 + HS-1800
- ✦XPAN supported
- ✦35mm + 120 + 220 + Disposable
- ✦mail-in
Equipment
- Noritsu V30 processor
- Noritsu HS-1800 scanner
| Mon (today) | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does film developing cost at The Light Room Sydney?
The Light Room Sydney charges A$19/roll per roll for C-41 color film developing including scanning. Hi-Res 120 format: A$25/roll. Formats: 135, 120, 220, XPAN, Disposable. Mail-in available. Prices may change — check their website for the latest pricing.
What film types does The Light Room Sydney develop?
The Light Room Sydney develops: C-41 color negative film, black and white film, E-6 slide/reversal film, 120 medium format film.
Does The Light Room Sydney accept mail-in orders?
Yes, The Light Room Sydney accepts mail-in film orders. You can post your film to them for developing and scanning.