Bay Photo (headquarters)
920 Disc Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
About
Bay Photo Lab is a professional film lab located in Scotts Valley, offering C-41, black and white, and E-6 film processing services. They use legendary Noritsu scanners for high-resolution scanning and offer manual color correction to ensure excellent color accuracy. Whether it's processing, scanning, or printing, Bay Photo Lab can meet the needs of professional photographers.
Key facts
- E-6 specialistProcesses E-6 slide film — one of 1 labs in Scotts Valley still running E-6.
- SpecialtiesLists the following specialties: E6 Cross Process in C41, Half-Frame Camera scanning.
- Equipment notesReported equipment: Noritsu scanners.
- Pricing sourcePricing data sourced from bayphoto.com (last verified 2026-04-05).
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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 | — | $25.00/roll | $30.00/roll |
| E-6 Slide | — | $27.00/roll | $32.00/roll |
| Scan Only | $16.00/roll | $22.00/roll |
Process + Scan: Standard Resolution Scans (~2000x3000px) for general use, medium sized prints, and sharing online. High Resolution Scans (~4000x6000px) for large files, big prints, heavy cropping, and pro use. Half-Frame Cameras: +$7/roll for Scans, +$9/roll for Prints. Process Only: 35mm and 120 film are $10 (C41), $15 (B&W), $17 (E6). Sheet Film (per sheet) is $10 (C41), $11 (B&W), $12 (E6). E6 Cross Process in C41 is $12 (35mm/120) or $10 (Sheet Film). Scans Only: Full Uncut Rolls Standard $16, Large $22. Whole Rolls, Cut Standard $30, Large $35. Individual Frames (each) Standard $5, Large $9. E6 Cross Process in C41 $12.
◆ Dev + Scan
◆ Hi-Res Scan
Last verified: 5 Apr 2026
Specialties
- ✦E6 Cross Process in C41, Half-Frame Camera scanning
Equipment
- Noritsu scanners
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does film developing cost at Bay Photo (headquarters)?
Bay Photo (headquarters) charges $18.00/roll per roll for C-41 color film developing including scanning. Process + Scan: Standard Resolution Scans (~2000x3000px) for general use, medium sized prints, and sharing online. High Resolution Scans (~4000x6000px) for large files, big prints, heavy cropping, and pro use. Half-Frame Cameras: +$7/roll for Scans, +$9/roll for Prints. Process Only: 35mm and 120 film are $10 (C41), $15 (B&W), $17 (E6). Sheet Film (per sheet) is $10 (C41), $11 (B&W), $12 (E6). E6 Cross Process in C41 is $12 (35mm/120) or $10 (Sheet Film). Scans Only: Full Uncut Rolls Standard $16, Large $22. Whole Rolls, Cut Standard $30, Large $35. Individual Frames (each) Standard $5, Large $9. E6 Cross Process in C41 $12. Prices may change — check their website for the latest pricing.
How long does film developing take at Bay Photo (headquarters)?
Bay Photo (headquarters) typically has a 2-3 days turnaround for standard film processing. Standard processing takes C41 Color Film: 3 business days from receipt. Black & White Film and E6 Slide Film: approximately 2 weeks.. Check with the lab for current wait times.
What film types does Bay Photo (headquarters) develop?
Bay Photo (headquarters) develops: C-41 color negative film, black and white film, E-6 slide/reversal film, 120 medium format film, large format film.
Does Bay Photo (headquarters) accept mail-in orders?
Yes, Bay Photo (headquarters) accepts mail-in film orders. You can post your film to them for developing and scanning.