picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom
About
picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom is a New York-based film lab, offering C
Key facts
- Price vs marketC-41 develop+scan at $18/roll/roll — 7% above the New York median of $16.74 (22 priced labs sampled).
- SpecialtiesLists the following specialties: {'push_pull': '$1', 'clip_test': '$5', 'special_developer': '$5', 'pyro_developer': '+50% of B&W Dev Only price', 'bw_reversal_film_processing': '+50% of B&W Dev Only price', 'roll_scan_custom_color': '$75/hr', '16_bit_files': '+10% for Drumscan/Flextight/Flatbed', '3f_files': '$25 for Flextight'}.
- Equipment notesReported equipment: Noritsu SH-1800, Heidelberg Primescan D8200, Hasselblad X5 Flextight.
- Pricing sourcePricing data sourced from phtsdr.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); NYC Film Lab ($18.00/roll).
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.
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Pricing
| Film Type | Dev Only | Dev + Std Scan | Dev + Hi-Res Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-41 Color | $8/roll | $18/roll | $20/roll |
| Black & White | — | $23/roll | $25/roll |
| Scan Only | $10/roll | $12/roll |
C-41 35mm/120: Dev Only $8, Dev + Scan 10MB $18 (Standard), Dev + Scan 20MB $20 (Hi-Res), Dev + Scan 30MB $30, Dev + Scan 50MB $40 (Ultra). B&W 35mm/120: Dev Only $15, Dev + Scan 10MB $23 (Standard), Dev + Scan 20MB $25 (Hi-Res), Dev + Scan 30MB $30, Dev + Scan 50MB $40 (Ultra). 10MB scans are delivered as 300ppi sRGB jpgs. Sizes 20MB and up are delivered as 300ppi AdobeRGB 1998 tiffs. 4x5 C-41 Dev + Scan 10MB $7, 20MB $11. 4x5 B&W Dev + Scan 10MB $12, 20MB $16. Noritsu SH-1800 Scan Only: 35mm/120 Roll 10MB $10 (Standard), 20MB $12 (Hi-Res), 30MB $22, 40MB $27, 50MB $32, 75MB $42. Drumscan (Heidelberg Primescan D8200) and Hasselblad X5 Flextight scans are also available at higher prices, starting from $150 for 200MB Drumscan and $40 for 50MB Flextight scan. Flatbed scans start from $40 for 50MB. Discounts: Uncut Film -10%, 7 Day Discount -20%.
◆ Dev + Scan
◆ Hi-Res Scan
Last verified: 5 Apr 2026
Specialties
- ✦{'push_pull': '$1', 'clip_test': '$5', 'special_developer': '$5', 'pyro_developer': '+50% of B&W Dev Only price', 'bw_reversal_film_processing': '+50% of B&W Dev Only price', 'roll_scan_custom_color': '$75/hr', '16_bit_files': '+10% for Drumscan/Flextight/Flatbed', '3f_files': '$25 for Flextight'}
Equipment
- Noritsu SH-1800, Heidelberg Primescan D8200, Hasselblad X5 Flextight
| Mon | 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 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sun (today) | Closed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does film developing cost at picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom?
picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom charges $18/roll per roll for C-41 color film developing including scanning. C-41 35mm/120: Dev Only $8, Dev + Scan 10MB $18 (Standard), Dev + Scan 20MB $20 (Hi-Res), Dev + Scan 30MB $30, Dev + Scan 50MB $40 (Ultra). B&W 35mm/120: Dev Only $15, Dev + Scan 10MB $23 (Standard), Dev + Scan 20MB $25 (Hi-Res), Dev + Scan 30MB $30, Dev + Scan 50MB $40 (Ultra). 10MB scans are delivered as 300ppi sRGB jpgs. Sizes 20MB and up are delivered as 300ppi AdobeRGB 1998 tiffs. 4x5 C-41 Dev + Scan 10MB $7, 20MB $11. 4x5 B&W Dev + Scan 10MB $12, 20MB $16. Noritsu SH-1800 Scan Only: 35mm/120 Roll 10MB $10 (Standard), 20MB $12 (Hi-Res), 30MB $22, 40MB $27, 50MB $32, 75MB $42. Drumscan (Heidelberg Primescan D8200) and Hasselblad X5 Flextight scans are also available at higher prices, starting from $150 for 200MB Drumscan and $40 for 50MB Flextight scan. Flatbed scans start from $40 for 50MB. Discounts: Uncut Film -10%, 7 Day Discount -20%. Prices may change — check their website for the latest pricing.
How long does film developing take at picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom?
picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom typically has a 2-3 days turnaround for standard film processing. Standard processing takes 7 Day Discount available for allowing a few extra days for some extra savings (-20%). Specific turnaround times for C-41/B&W not explicitly stated, but the discount implies standard processing is faster than 7 days.. Check with the lab for current wait times.
What film types does picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom develop?
picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom develops: C-41 color negative film, black and white film, E-6 slide/reversal film, 120 medium format film, large format film.
Does picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom accept mail-in orders?
Yes, picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom accepts mail-in film orders. You can post your film to them for developing and scanning.