NYC Film Lab
About
NYC Film Lab offers high-quality, fast-turnaround film development, scanning, and printing services in Brooklyn, New York. Specializing in C-41, B&W, E-6, and authentic ECN-2 processing, they provide various scan resolutions including professional camera scans that rival drum scans.
Key facts
- Price vs marketC-41 develop+scan at $18.00/roll/roll — 7% above the New York median of $16.74 (22 priced labs sampled).
- SpecialtiesLists the following specialties: Push/Pull processing (+$1/stop), ECN-2 processing (proper, 'real' ECN-2), Panoramic scans, Half-frame scans, Pro Camera Scans (45 MP, rivals drum scan quality), DIY or Professional Color Edits (coming soon), Reflective Scans (coming soon), Digital Contact Sheets (coming soon), Raw, unconverted scans, TIFF + Raw, TIFF + Raw + Lightroom Catalog (*Negative Lab Pro Required)..
- Equipment notesReported equipment: Noritsu HS-1800 (for lab scans), Mirrorless camera with modern lenses and LED light sources (for Pro Camera Scans).
- Pricing sourcePricing data sourced from nycfilmlab.com (last verified 2026-04-05).
- Nearby alternativesOther New Yorkoptions to compare: Nice Film Club ($19.98/roll); The Film Lab by Contact Photo ($17.50/roll); picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom.
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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.
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Pricing
| Film Type | Dev Only | Dev + Std Scan | Dev + Hi-Res Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-41 Color | $10.00/roll | $18.00/roll | $24.00/roll |
| Black & White | — | $18.00/roll | $24.00/roll |
| E-6 Slide | — | $21.00/roll | $28.00/roll |
| Scan Only | $11.00/roll | $18.00/roll |
Process + Scan prices: C-41/B&W 35mm 'Large JPEG' (6 MP) $18, 'X-Large TIFF' (30 MP) $24, 'Pro Camera Scans' (45 MP) $30. E-6 35mm 'Large JPEG' (6 MP) $21, 'X-Large TIFF' (30 MP) $28, 'Pro Camera Scans' (45 MP) $34. ECN-2 35mm 'Large JPEG' (6 MP) $23, 'X-Large TIFF' (30 MP) $30, 'Pro Camera Scans' (45 MP) $36. 120/220 prices are listed as '120 / 220' (e.g., $10 / $20 for process only). Sheet Film prices are per sheet for 4x5, 5x7, 8x10, with 'No Scans (Standard)' as the base price. Scan-Only prices: Noritsu HS-1800 Lab Scanner 'Large JPEG' (35mm 6 MP, 120 5-9 MP) $11, 'X-Large TIFF' (35mm 30 MP, 120 19-35 MP) $18. Pro DSLR Scans 'Pro+' (45 MP) $17 (Raw Negatives) or $21 (Standard TIFF) or $27 (TIFF + Raw) or $30 (TIFF + Raw + LR Catalog). 'Ultra' and 'Hyper' options for Pro DSLR Scans are 'Coming soon!'. Print prices have minimum order requirements for singles.
◆ Dev + Scan
◆ Hi-Res Scan
Last verified: 5 Apr 2026
Specialties
- ✦Push/Pull processing (+$1/stop), ECN-2 processing (proper, 'real' ECN-2), Panoramic scans, Half-frame scans, Pro Camera Scans (45 MP, rivals drum scan quality), DIY or Professional Color Edits (coming soon), Reflective Scans (coming soon), Digital Contact Sheets (coming soon), Raw, unconverted scans, TIFF + Raw, TIFF + Raw + Lightroom Catalog (*Negative Lab Pro Required).
Equipment
- Noritsu HS-1800 (for lab scans), Mirrorless camera with modern lenses and LED light sources (for Pro Camera Scans)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does film developing cost at NYC Film Lab?
NYC Film Lab charges $18.00/roll per roll for C-41 color film developing including scanning. Process + Scan prices: C-41/B&W 35mm 'Large JPEG' (6 MP) $18, 'X-Large TIFF' (30 MP) $24, 'Pro Camera Scans' (45 MP) $30. E-6 35mm 'Large JPEG' (6 MP) $21, 'X-Large TIFF' (30 MP) $28, 'Pro Camera Scans' (45 MP) $34. ECN-2 35mm 'Large JPEG' (6 MP) $23, 'X-Large TIFF' (30 MP) $30, 'Pro Camera Scans' (45 MP) $36. 120/220 prices are listed as '120 / 220' (e.g., $10 / $20 for process only). Sheet Film prices are per sheet for 4x5, 5x7, 8x10, with 'No Scans (Standard)' as the base price. Scan-Only prices: Noritsu HS-1800 Lab Scanner 'Large JPEG' (35mm 6 MP, 120 5-9 MP) $11, 'X-Large TIFF' (35mm 30 MP, 120 19-35 MP) $18. Pro DSLR Scans 'Pro+' (45 MP) $17 (Raw Negatives) or $21 (Standard TIFF) or $27 (TIFF + Raw) or $30 (TIFF + Raw + LR Catalog). 'Ultra' and 'Hyper' options for Pro DSLR Scans are 'Coming soon!'. Print prices have minimum order requirements for singles. Prices may change — check their website for the latest pricing.
How long does film developing take at NYC Film Lab?
NYC Film Lab typically has a 2-3 days turnaround for standard film processing. Standard processing takes C-41: 2-3 Days (Temporary increase); B&W: 2-3 Days (Temporary increase); E-6: Up to 7 Days; ECN-2: Up to 7 Days; Pro Camera Scans: Up to 10 days; Sheet Film: Up to 7 days. All turnaround times are estimates and are often faster than stated.. Check with the lab for current wait times.
What film types does NYC Film Lab develop?
NYC 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 NYC Film Lab accept mail-in orders?
Yes, NYC Film Lab accepts mail-in film orders. You can post your film to them for developing and scanning.