Brighton Film Lab
123 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TH, UK
About
Brighton Film Lab is a film developing lab located in Brighton, offering C-41,
Key facts
- E-6 specialistProcesses E-6 slide film — one of 1 labs in Brighton still running E-6.
- Price vs marketC-41 develop+scan at £13.00/roll/roll — at the Brighton median (£13) across 3 priced labs.
- SpecialtiesLists the following specialties: Push/Pull processing (C41, B&W, E6), Cross-processing (E6 in C41), Pre-soaked/Soup film development (hand processed, +100% cost, up to 10 working days), Xpan/sprocket rocket/film edge scanning (using 120 neg holder, high res option, smaller files), 'Zoomed out' scanning (includes film edge, no extra cost)..
- Equipment notesReported equipment: Noritsu (C41), Ilford (B&W), Jobo (E6) film processors, Fuji SP-3000 scanner.
- Pricing sourcePricing data sourced from brightonfilmlab.com (last verified 2026-04-05).
- Nearby alternativesOther Brightonoptions to compare: Chemistry Film Lab (£9.95/roll); Picture This Film Lab (£14/roll); Max Spielmann.
Listing evidence
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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.
- E-6 support is flagged; slide-film shooters should still confirm current E-6 schedule before ordering.
Services
Pricing
| Film Type | Dev Only | Dev + Std Scan | Dev + Hi-Res Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-41 Color | £6.00/roll | £13.00/roll | £18.00/roll |
| Black & White | — | £13.00/roll | £18.00/roll |
| E-6 Slide | — | £13.00/roll | £18.00/roll |
Prices are for 35mm film unless specified. 110 film is processed as 35mm, standard res scan only (approx 17MB JPG). 5x4 film processing is available, but prices are not explicitly listed for dev+scan, only dev+sleeve (£8.50). Push/Pull processing for B&W is free (up to 3 stops). Push/Pull for C41 & E6 is an extra £2.50 (up to 2 stops push, 1 stop pull). Express service is an extra £2.50 per item. Scan sizes: 35mm Standard (2728x3637), High Res (3649x5444). 120-6x4.5 Standard (2728x3625), High Res (3549x4847). 120-6x6 Standard (2728x2728), High Res (3637x3637). 120-6x7 Standard (2728x3342), High Res (3649x4547). 120-6x9 Standard (2433x3637), High Res (3649x5444). Standard scans are JPG, High Res scans can be TIFF.
◆ Dev + Scan
◆ Hi-Res Scan
Last verified: 5 Apr 2026
Specialties
- ✦Push/Pull processing (C41, B&W, E6), Cross-processing (E6 in C41), Pre-soaked/Soup film development (hand processed, +100% cost, up to 10 working days), Xpan/sprocket rocket/film edge scanning (using 120 neg holder, high res option, smaller files), 'Zoomed out' scanning (includes film edge, no extra cost).
Equipment
- Noritsu (C41), Ilford (B&W), Jobo (E6) film processors
- Fuji SP-3000 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 – 5:30 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does film developing cost at Brighton Film Lab?
Brighton Film Lab charges £13.00/roll per roll for C-41 color film developing including scanning. Prices are for 35mm film unless specified. 110 film is processed as 35mm, standard res scan only (approx 17MB JPG). 5x4 film processing is available, but prices are not explicitly listed for dev+scan, only dev+sleeve (£8.50). Push/Pull processing for B&W is free (up to 3 stops). Push/Pull for C41 & E6 is an extra £2.50 (up to 2 stops push, 1 stop pull). Express service is an extra £2.50 per item. Scan sizes: 35mm Standard (2728x3637), High Res (3649x5444). 120-6x4.5 Standard (2728x3625), High Res (3549x4847). 120-6x6 Standard (2728x2728), High Res (3637x3637). 120-6x7 Standard (2728x3342), High Res (3649x4547). 120-6x9 Standard (2433x3637), High Res (3649x5444). Standard scans are JPG, High Res scans can be TIFF. Prices may change — check their website for the latest pricing.
How long does film developing take at Brighton Film Lab?
Brighton Film Lab typically has a 2-3 days turnaround for standard film processing. Standard processing takes Standard: 3 working days from receipt of films. Express: 1-2 working days from receipt of films (+£2.50). Pre-soaked/soup film: up to 10 working days.. Check with the lab for current wait times.
What film types does Brighton Film Lab develop?
Brighton Film Lab develops: C-41 color negative film, black and white film, E-6 slide/reversal film, 120 medium format film, large format film.
Does Brighton Film Lab accept mail-in orders?
Yes, Brighton Film Lab accepts mail-in film orders. You can post your film to them for developing and scanning.