Safelight Labs
2701 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
About
Safelight Labs in San Diego offers comprehensive film development and scanning services for C41, B&W, and E6 films. Utilizing Noritsu HS-1800 and Fuji Frontier SP3000 scanners, they provide various scan resolutions, including high-res TIFFs, alongside specialty services like push/pull processing and sprocket hole scans. Drop-off, 24/7 dropbox, and mail-in options are available.
Key facts
- E-6 specialistProcesses E-6 slide film — one of 2 labs in San Diego still running E-6.
- Price vs marketC-41 develop+scan at $15.00/roll/roll — at the San Diego median ($15) across 3 priced labs.
- SpecialtiesLists the following specialties: Push/Pull Development (+$2/roll), Cross Processing (+$5/roll), Souped or liquid contaminated film (+$5/roll), Half Frame Scanning (+$5/roll), 35mm Sprocket Hole Scanning (+$10/roll), Specialty Scanning (+$5/roll), Archival Sleeving (+$2/roll).
- Equipment notesReported equipment: Noritsu HS-1800, Epson flatbed scanner, Fuji Frontier SP3000.
- Pricing sourcePricing data sourced from safelightlabs.com (last verified 2026-04-05).
- Nearby alternativesOther San Diegooptions to compare: Camera Exposure ($15.00/roll); Nelson Photo & Video ($18/roll); LocketPrints.com.
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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 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.
- 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 | $8.50/roll | $15.00/roll | $19.00/roll |
| Black & White | — | $15.00/roll | $19.00/roll |
| E-6 Slide | — | $25.00/roll | $29.00/roll |
| Scan Only | $6.50/roll | $10.50/roll |
Scanning tiers for C41/B&W and E6 are: Economy (1512 x 1002 jpeg, <20MB) - $13/$23; Standard (3024 x 2005 jpeg, <20MB) - $15/$25; Advanced (6048 x 4011 jpeg, 20-50MB) - $19/$29; High Resolution (6048 x 4011 TIFF, 50MB+) - $25/$35. Scan only prices are: Economy $4.50/roll, Standard $6.50/roll, Advanced $10.50/roll, High Resolution $16.50/roll. Fuji Frontier SP3000 Scans are an additional +$4/roll. Flatbed scanning for first item: Economy $4.50, Standard $6.50, Advanced $8.50, High Resolution $10.50. 120 format film is priced the same as 35mm for C41/B&W development and scanning. Blank roll charge is $5/roll. (Note: 'hires_scan' in extracted data corresponds to 'Advanced Scans' in source, not 'High Resolution TIFF'.)
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◆ Hi-Res Scan
Last verified: 5 Apr 2026
Specialties
- ✦Push/Pull Development (+$2/roll), Cross Processing (+$5/roll), Souped or liquid contaminated film (+$5/roll), Half Frame Scanning (+$5/roll), 35mm Sprocket Hole Scanning (+$10/roll), Specialty Scanning (+$5/roll), Archival Sleeving (+$2/roll)
Equipment
- Noritsu HS-1800, Epson flatbed scanner, Fuji Frontier SP3000
| 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 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun (today) | Closed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does film developing cost at Safelight Labs?
Safelight Labs charges $15.00/roll per roll for C-41 color film developing including scanning. Scanning tiers for C41/B&W and E6 are: Economy (1512 x 1002 jpeg, <20MB) - $13/$23; Standard (3024 x 2005 jpeg, <20MB) - $15/$25; Advanced (6048 x 4011 jpeg, 20-50MB) - $19/$29; High Resolution (6048 x 4011 TIFF, 50MB+) - $25/$35. Scan only prices are: Economy $4.50/roll, Standard $6.50/roll, Advanced $10.50/roll, High Resolution $16.50/roll. Fuji Frontier SP3000 Scans are an additional +$4/roll. Flatbed scanning for first item: Economy $4.50, Standard $6.50, Advanced $8.50, High Resolution $10.50. 120 format film is priced the same as 35mm for C41/B&W development and scanning. Blank roll charge is $5/roll. (Note: 'hires_scan' in extracted data corresponds to 'Advanced Scans' in source, not 'High Resolution TIFF'.) Prices may change — check their website for the latest pricing.
How long does film developing take at Safelight Labs?
Safelight Labs typically has a 1 week turnaround for standard film processing. Standard processing takes Estimated turnaround time is 3-5 days. Rush Order is x2 cost (call to see if available).. Check with the lab for current wait times.
What film types does Safelight Labs develop?
Safelight Labs develops: C-41 color negative film, black and white film, E-6 slide/reversal film, 120 medium format film, large format film.
Does Safelight Labs accept mail-in orders?
Yes, Safelight Labs accepts mail-in film orders. You can post your film to them for developing and scanning.