Underdog Film Lab
1625 16th St, Oakland, CA 94607
About
Underdog Film Lab is a professional dip & dunk photo lab located in West Oakland, serving the Bay Area and beyond. They offer a comprehensive range of film processing and scanning services for various film formats, including C41, B&W, E6, and large format.
Key facts
- E-6 specialistProcesses E-6 slide film — one of 4 labs in San Francisco still running E-6.
- Price vs marketC-41 develop+scan at $20/roll/roll — 11% above the San Francisco median of $18 (4 priced labs sampled).
- SpecialtiesLists the following specialties: Push/Pull processing, 110/126 film processing, Motion Film Processing.
- Equipment notesReported equipment: Dip & Dunk processing, Imacon Scanner (for single frame scans).
- Pricing sourcePricing data sourced from findmyfilmlab.com (last verified 2026-03-29).
- Nearby alternativesOther San Franciscooptions to compare: Photoworks SF ($18/roll); Royal We Film Lab ($14.00/roll); A Film Lab ($18.00/roll).
Listing evidence
We do not infer missing prices or services. Unknown fields are shown as unconfirmed so photographers can verify directly before dropping off or mailing film.
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.
- 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.
- 120 medium-format support is flagged, useful if you shoot roll film beyond 35mm.
Services
Pricing
| Film Type | Dev Only | Dev + Std Scan | Dev + Hi-Res Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-41 Color | $10/roll | $20/roll | $28/roll |
| Black & White | — | $20/roll | $28/roll |
| E-6 Slide | — | $21/roll | $29/roll |
| Scan Only | $10/roll | $18/roll |
Film Processing – C41 B&W: $10 (110/35mm/120/220), $6 (4x5), $8 (5x7), $9 (8x10). Film Processing – E6: $11 (35mm/120/220), $7 (4x5), $9 (5x7), $10 (8x10). Scanning – Full Roll: $10 (16mb TIF/JPG), $18 (60mb TIF/JPG). Scanning – Single Frame: $4 (16mb TIF/JPG), $8 (60mb TIF/JPG), $25 (20mb Imacon Scan), $40 (60mb Imacon Scan), $65 (100mb Imacon Scan). Push/Pull: $2.
◆ Dev + Scan
◆ Hi-Res Scan
Last verified: 29 Mar 2026
Specialties
- ✦Push/Pull processing, 110/126 film processing, Motion Film Processing
Equipment
- Dip & Dunk processing, Imacon Scanner (for single frame scans)
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sun (today) | Closed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does film developing cost at Underdog Film Lab?
Underdog Film Lab charges $20/roll per roll for C-41 color film developing including scanning. Film Processing – C41 B&W: $10 (110/35mm/120/220), $6 (4x5), $8 (5x7), $9 (8x10). Film Processing – E6: $11 (35mm/120/220), $7 (4x5), $9 (5x7), $10 (8x10). Scanning – Full Roll: $10 (16mb TIF/JPG), $18 (60mb TIF/JPG). Scanning – Single Frame: $4 (16mb TIF/JPG), $8 (60mb TIF/JPG), $25 (20mb Imacon Scan), $40 (60mb Imacon Scan), $65 (100mb Imacon Scan). Push/Pull: $2. Prices may change — check their website for the latest pricing.
What film types does Underdog Film Lab develop?
Underdog 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 Underdog Film Lab accept mail-in orders?
Contact Underdog Film Lab directly to ask about mail-in options.