Preferred non-US lab for Velvia 100?

[jaredangle]

Hello everyone! Several years ago, I got my hands on a large batch of Velvia 100 and shot/processed the majority of it between 2015-2019, with great results. Then when I traveled to Pakistan recently for work, I shot a few more rolls up in the mountains that I am eager to process. However, I had no idea until I showed up at the lab that Velvia 100 is now restricted due to updated environmental regulations in the US. I have 3 rolls to process plus 8 remaining rolls to shoot (I am going to Laos soon for work and plan to shoot all of them on that trip). Does anyone know of a good lab (preferably Canada/Mexico/EU) that can process Velvia 100 and is reliable to mail to/back from?

 

[JohnGellings]

Maybe try:

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or

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[Retro-Grouch]

A while back, when Velvia 100 was banned from the US, I contacted Dwayne's to see what their policy would be on processing. I was told then that there would be no issue processing it, but as it turns out, I still have mine sitting in the freezer. It might be worth your while to contact them and determine their current policy. If they are still accepting Velvia 100, then I would highly recommend them, as I would for any E-6 processing.

 

[jaredangle]

@JohnGellings - thank you! I'll take a serious look at the home processing kit - that's exactly the right amount for the number of rolls that I have. Just need to look into the other necessary equipment.

 

[Mackinaw]

Perhaps shoot a quick email over to Mike at AgX Imaging in Sault Ste. Marie. He only processes E6 film. For what's it's worth, his lab is about two miles from Ontario.

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Jim B.