After searching around for a local place with reasonable prices to develop my traditional b&w film I realised it really is a dead service. Only a handful of places in Sydney, a city of millions, can do it for you and it’s certainly not cheap. Prices range from $8 for a direct drop off to $12 for a delivery service at your local photographic store (if they offer it). This is for developing negatives only.

It made sense to buy my own gear to develop my film. After the first couple of dozen rolls this gear will have paid for itself. But it’s more than just the money. I think there will be a closer relationship with the photos you develop.

Can’t wait to destroy a few rolls and eventually learn how to develop properly.