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THE GIST
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  • DIYD is an artist led darkroom / lab with the aim of providing an affordable and safe processing service for fellow film enthusiasts
  • Prices start at £5 for 35mm C41 processing + scans - download pricelist
  • BW, cross processing, push/pull process, tif files are available for an extra £1/2 per option, per film
  • Service for 120 negatives is currently limited to development only
  • Super high res scans, scanning of pre-developed negs and develop only options also available  (please get in touch with any queries via email or the contact page)
  • ​All films are hand processed on site at DIYD HQ
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PROCESSING


  • Once your order has been collected by the lab you will receive a confirmation text or email with expected completion time, at this point any unclear details with regards to your order will be discussed. Turn around time is roughly 2-5 working days, contact directly for express service.
  • When your scans are uploaded and ready to send you will receive a PayPal payment request, a dropbox link to your files will be sent once payment has been received.
  • Your dropbox will be active for 30 days unless you request it’s removal earlier.
  • Your scan archive will be backed up and stored securely for up to 3 months unless removal requested.
  • Job bags/negatives will be stored in the onsite archive until you are able to collect or they can be mailed back to you for the cost of P&P




​DROP OFF
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  • Email or Message to arrange* a drop off or collection** time
  • Fill out the provided job bag and place your film inside
  • Take the numbered job slip from the bag and place your film inside bag
  • Fold the job bag drop it into the DIYD drop box through the slot
  • You can mail in your films too! please email process@diyd.co.uk for instructions!



*Islington mill residents have 24hr access, you will find box in the ground floor foyer!
**dependant on area and availability

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THE NITTY GRITTY​
  • Standard scans are 5mb uncompressed (approx 2-3mb compressed)
  • Scans are 8bit, 72dpi, approx 1500 x 1000 in pixels  
  • Fuji chemistry used for c41, Kodak or Ilford for BW dependant on your film type
  • Files can be saved on USB or CD/DVD if requested
  • The utmost care is taken with your materials, chemistry is replenished regularly & equipment is maintained to a high standard to ensure premium results
                DIYD IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR ANYTHING UNFORESEEN THAT HAPPENS IN THE POST OR DROP-OFF . LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF FILM AND PROCESSING 
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