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East Bay Photographer's Resources
Tony Molatore Photo Lab 769-22nd Street, Oakland, (510) 763-5227 A great all-around lab for processing, color and black & white printing, copy work, and twice-daily runs to the New Lab. All work done by the owner. Davis Black & White 2928 Telegraph, Oakland, (510) 834-1221 Hand-processing of black and white films, fiber and RC printing. Processing and contact sheets next day by 1:00, and they don't use Xtol. Photolab 2235 Fifth Street, Berkeley, (510) 644-1400 Machine and hand-processing (three-hour process and contact), machine and custom printing, and other services. A great place to get one-each proof printing of black & white film. The Light Room 2231 Fifth Street, Berkeley (510 649-8111 http://www.lightroom.com Ilfochrome printing from color transparencies, giclee printing and piezographic black & white printing of digital files, Lightjet printing, high-res scanning and file prep. The owner is extremely knowledgeable regarding digital photo scanning, editing, and printing of all types. The Looking Glass 2848 Telegraph, Berkeley, (510) 548-6888 A fully-stocked camera store for amateurs and professionals, with plenty of film, paper, darkroom supplies, equipment of all types, and a rental darkroom with a pitch-black film loading chamber. Outsources all types of processing. East Bay Camera Exchange 1936 Broadway, Oakland, (510) 763-5919 A huge collection of used cameras, lenses, and accessories for sale, decent and affordable minilab processing, and a great repair tech named Jimmy. Picture This 4123 Broadway, Oakland, (510) 658-5266 A great place to get prints matted and framed. Owner Walter Jan does fantastic work, has great taste, and his prices can't be beat. UPDATE June 2003: Walter is selling the business--no word yet on the new owner. ...and a few in San Francisco and beyond: The New Lab 651 Bryant Street, San Francisco, (415) 905-8555 http://www.newlab.com SF's premier two-hour E-6 processing, slide dupes, and more. Kimbo Color Lab 430 Shotwell Street, San Francisco, (415) 285-4100 http://www.kimbocolor.com Kimbo specializes in C-41 processing and printing, and they do a great job. Processing and proofing of 120 film is $9, cheaper than a contact sheet. Photographer's Lighting 432 Bryant Street, San Francisco, (415) 882-9380 A great pro rental department, film and expendables for sale, and a small selection of gear. Pro Camera 2298 Third Street, San Francisco, (415) 431-3313 Another great rental shop, with many exotic items. Calumet 2001 Bryant Street, San Francisco, (415) 643-9275 A full-service store for professionals, with a nice rental department. For some reason, they aren't open Saturdays. Imagers 1575 Northside Drive, Suite 490, Atlanta, GA 30318 http://imagers.com A great choice for affordable (.90 each) scans from 35mm film--just fill out the order form online. Lots of other interesting services, too. and a little bit of link-farming action... Bailer Hill Construction, Inc. P.O. Box 2053, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 http://bailerhill.com As well as being a photographer, I'm a custom home builder, remodeler, and general contractor in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA. |