The Great American Photo Lab / North Coast Photographic Services
5451 Avenida Encinas suite d, Carlsbad, CA 92008
About
The Great American Photo Lab / North Coast Photographic Services offers professional film developing and scanning for 35mm and 120 film, including C-41, B&W, and E-6 processes. They provide high-quality Noritsu scans and a range of specialty services.
Services
Pricing
| Film Type | Dev Only | Dev + Std Scan | Dev + Hi-Res Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-41 Color | $7.00/roll | $14.00/roll | $24.00/roll |
| Black & White | — | $15.00/roll | $25.00/roll |
| E-6 Slide | — | $18.00/roll | $28.00/roll |
| Scan Only | $10.00/roll | $20.00/roll |
35mm C-41 Develop Only: $7.00. 35mm C-41 Develop & Standard Scan: $14.00. 35mm C-41 Develop & Hi-Res Scan: $24.00 (Standard Scan + $10 upgrade). 35mm B&W Develop Only: $8.00. 35mm B&W Develop & Standard Scan: $15.00. 35mm B&W Develop & Hi-Res Scan: $25.00 (Standard Scan + $10 upgrade). 35mm E-6 Develop Only: $11.00. 35mm E-6 Develop & Standard Scan: $18.00. 35mm E-6 Develop & Hi-Res Scan: $28.00 (Standard Scan + $10 upgrade). 120 C-41 Develop Only: $9.00. 120 C-41 Develop & Standard Scan: $16.00. 120 C-41 Develop & Hi-Res Scan: $26.00 (Standard Scan + $10 upgrade). 120 B&W Develop Only: $10.00. 120 B&W Develop & Standard Scan: $17.00. 120 B&W Develop & Hi-Res Scan: $27.00 (Standard Scan + $10 upgrade). 120 E-6 Develop Only: $13.00. 120 E-6 Develop & Standard Scan: $20.00. 120 E-6 Develop & Hi-Res Scan: $30.00 (Standard Scan + $10 upgrade). Scan Only 35mm Standard: $10.00. Scan Only 35mm Hi-Res: $20.00. Scan Only 120 Standard: $10.00. Scan Only 120 Hi-Res: $20.00. Standard scans are ~5-6MB (2048x3072 pixels). Hi-Res scans are ~20-25MB (4096x6144 pixels). Ultra scans (50MB+) are available for an additional fee, please inquire.
◆ Dev + Scan
◆ Hi-Res Scan
Last verified: 5 Apr 2026
Specialties
- ✦Push/Pull processing (C-41, B&W, E-6), Cross-processing (E-6 in C-41), Panoramic scans, Sprocket hole scans (35mm only).
Equipment
- Noritsu HS-1800
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does film developing cost at The Great American Photo Lab / North Coast Photographic Services?
The Great American Photo Lab / North Coast Photographic Services charges $14.00/roll per roll for C-41 color film developing including scanning. 35mm C-41 Develop Only: $7.00. 35mm C-41 Develop & Standard Scan: $14.00. 35mm C-41 Develop & Hi-Res Scan: $24.00 (Standard Scan + $10 upgrade). 35mm B&W Develop Only: $8.00. 35mm B&W Develop & Standard Scan: $15.00. 35mm B&W Develop & Hi-Res Scan: $25.00 (Standard Scan + $10 upgrade). 35mm E-6 Develop Only: $11.00. 35mm E-6 Develop & Standard Scan: $18.00. 35mm E-6 Develop & Hi-Res Scan: $28.00 (Standard Scan + $10 upgrade). 120 C-41 Develop Only: $9.00. 120 C-41 Develop & Standard Scan: $16.00. 120 C-41 Develop & Hi-Res Scan: $26.00 (Standard Scan + $10 upgrade). 120 B&W Develop Only: $10.00. 120 B&W Develop & Standard Scan: $17.00. 120 B&W Develop & Hi-Res Scan: $27.00 (Standard Scan + $10 upgrade). 120 E-6 Develop Only: $13.00. 120 E-6 Develop & Standard Scan: $20.00. 120 E-6 Develop & Hi-Res Scan: $30.00 (Standard Scan + $10 upgrade). Scan Only 35mm Standard: $10.00. Scan Only 35mm Hi-Res: $20.00. Scan Only 120 Standard: $10.00. Scan Only 120 Hi-Res: $20.00. Standard scans are ~5-6MB (2048x3072 pixels). Hi-Res scans are ~20-25MB (4096x6144 pixels). Ultra scans (50MB+) are available for an additional fee, please inquire. Prices may change — check their website for the latest pricing.
How long does film developing take at The Great American Photo Lab / North Coast Photographic Services?
The Great American Photo Lab / North Coast Photographic Services typically has a 2-3 days turnaround for standard film processing. Standard processing takes C-41: 1-2 business days. B&W: 3-5 business days. E-6: 3-5 business days. 120 format: same as 35mm.. Check with the lab for current wait times.
What film types does The Great American Photo Lab / North Coast Photographic Services develop?
The Great American Photo Lab / North Coast Photographic Services develops: C-41 color negative film, black and white film, E-6 slide/reversal film, 120 medium format film.
Does The Great American Photo Lab / North Coast Photographic Services accept mail-in orders?
Yes, The Great American Photo Lab / North Coast Photographic Services accepts mail-in film orders. You can post your film to them for developing and scanning.