Downtown Camera Ltd
89 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1S1, Canada
About
Downtown Camera Ltd. is a film developing service shop in Toronto, known for its AMFM membership club, offering development service discounts and free film to members. They offer C-41 and black and white developing and scanning services, and support multiple film formats.
Key facts
- Price vs marketC-41 develop+scan at C$8.50/roll/roll — 35% below the Toronto median of C$13 (9 priced labs sampled).
- SpecialtiesLists the following specialties: Push/Pull, 24-Hour Dropbox.
- Equipment notesReported equipment: Noritsu scanner, Frontier.
- Pricing sourcePricing data sourced from jpscreener.com (last verified 2026-04-05).
- Nearby alternativesOther Torontooptions to compare: Graination (CA$18/roll); C41 Film Labs (C$14.00/roll); A1 Photo Studio (C$13.00/roll).
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.
- Turnaround is currently stored as 1 week; 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.
Services
Pricing
| Film Type | Dev Only | Dev + Std Scan |
|---|---|---|
| C-41 Color | — | C$8.50/roll |
| Black & White | — | C$8.50/roll |
C-41 or B&W development with JPEG scans (approx. 2000x3000px) is C$8.50/roll. They use a Noritsu scanner. AMFM club membership costs C$30/year (C$25 for students/photo club members) and offers 5% off development services. With AMFM discount and stamp card (10 rolls get 1 free develop +/- print/scan), the effective price is C$7.72/roll, then another 30 cents off for the 5% AMFM discount. Another source mentions C$16.50 for Standard 35mm Develop + Scan, but the blog post is more detailed and recent.
◆ Dev + Scan
Last verified: 5 Apr 2026
Specialties
- ✦Push/Pull, 24-Hour Dropbox
Equipment
- Noritsu scanner, Frontier
| Mon | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun (today) | Closed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does film developing cost at Downtown Camera Ltd?
Downtown Camera Ltd charges C$8.50/roll per roll for C-41 color film developing including scanning. C-41 or B&W development with JPEG scans (approx. 2000x3000px) is C$8.50/roll. They use a Noritsu scanner. AMFM club membership costs C$30/year (C$25 for students/photo club members) and offers 5% off development services. With AMFM discount and stamp card (10 rolls get 1 free develop +/- print/scan), the effective price is C$7.72/roll, then another 30 cents off for the 5% AMFM discount. Another source mentions C$16.50 for Standard 35mm Develop + Scan, but the blog post is more detailed and recent. Prices may change — check their website for the latest pricing.
How long does film developing take at Downtown Camera Ltd?
Downtown Camera Ltd typically has a 1 week turnaround for standard film processing. Standard processing takes C-41/B&W non-rush is quoted at 7 days, but often returned in 4 days with JPEG scans.. Check with the lab for current wait times.
What film types does Downtown Camera Ltd develop?
Downtown Camera Ltd develops: C-41 color negative film, black and white film, 120 medium format film.
Does Downtown Camera Ltd accept mail-in orders?
Yes, Downtown Camera Ltd accepts mail-in film orders. You can post your film to them for developing and scanning.