120 / 220 / 620 black & white developing · Since 1999

Medium format, in black & white.

A 6×6 or 6×7 black-and-white negative is a generous thing. We develop medium-format black-and-white in-house, then scan, print or sleeve it for however you plan to use it.

Develop from $9with scans from $19

Start your 120 order →Drop it at either store ↓

Developed in-house · Quakertown, PA + Flemington, NJ

Paper-backed 120 roll film on a black spool

Pick your 120 process

Choose the one that matches your film, then add scans and prints in the order builder. If you are not sure, call us with the stock name for help.

Price is for 120 rolls. 220 and 620: price confirmed by the lab.

Scans, prints, shipping, and tax are additional where they apply. You’ll see the upfront total in the order builder before paying. Prints are billed after processing, based on the number made. If you’re unsure about your film, call us for help.

How it works

Three steps, start to finish.

  1. 01 · Order onlinePick the process. Choose your scans and prints, and see the total before you pay.
  2. 02 · Mail or drop offSend it or hand it to us. All mail goes to our Quakertown lab, and a prepaid label is available at checkout. Or drop it at either store.
  3. 03 · Back to youScans by email, film back to you. Your negatives come back by mail or pickup at either store, unless you choose to discard them. Prints are there when you want them.
Start your 120 order →See turn-around times ↓

Add scans when you order

Scans arrive by email or mobile delivery once your film is developed. Pick a tier in the builder; the price is added to developing.

  • Standard

    $10per roll

  • Enhanced

    $15per roll

  • Premium

    $20per roll

Compare the scan tiers in the scan guide →

Is this your film?

Start with the shape of the cartridge, spool, or envelope. Then check the label. Never open or unroll exposed film to identify it.

  • A sealed spool of paper-backed film, usually marked 120, 220, or 620.
  • Classic medium-format black-and-white names include Tri-X, HP5 Plus, FP4 Plus, Acros, and T-Max.
  • Do not unroll the film to read the edge markings; the wrapper and spool tell the story first.

Format and chemistry are different things.

120, 220, and 620 are formats; black-and-white is a process. We machine or hand process depending on the film, and specialty or older films get hand processing in chemistry matched to them. C-41 is for color and for monochrome films designed for it, not standard black-and-white stock.

Old film, honestly

Film that has waited deserves an honest assessment before it goes into chemistry. Here is what we watch for.

  • Old roll film can show uneven density or backing marks along the edges.
  • Tell us if the roll was stored hot or damp, and whether the backing paper is stuck.
  • Do not force a stuck roll open; send it and we will review it.

What to expect

The age and condition of your film affect the results.

  • The larger negative holds detail and tone in a way 35mm cannot.
  • 220 and 620 may need handling confirmation because they are less common.
  • Push and pull change contrast and grain; they are an add-on, not the base price.

Then put one on the wall.

Phones are great. Walls are better.

Developing reveals the images on your film. Scans make them easy to share, and photographic prints make them something you can hold. You are not charged upfront for a guess at how many frames will turn out; print quantities and charges are based on your actual images.

If you add scans, the files are delivered digitally once your film is developed. Prints can be added at the same time or later; sizes and finishes are chosen in the builder, and the lab confirms the print charge. For 120, 220, and 620, both are separate choices from developing.

Turn-around time

  1. Standard

    Allow a few business days for standard processing of most films. Specialty films take longer.

  2. Mail-in rush

    With Mail-in Rush, eligible 35mm and 120 C-41 or black-and-white rolls are developed within 1–2 business days of being received.

  3. Drop-off rush

    There is no 1-hour service by mail. Eligible drop-off rush depends on the location, operating hours, cutoff, and capacity, and the lab confirms it before it is guaranteed.

Shipping time is additional.

Mail it or hand it to us

Start your order online first, then send your film with the order number or drop it at either store. All mailed film goes to our Quakertown lab.

Map showing 308 W Broad St, Quakertown, PA 18951 (opens in a new tab)

Quakertown lab · mail or drop off

Black Lab Imaging · Film lab
308 W Broad St
Quakertown, PA 18951

267.576.4242Directions → for Quakertown, PA (opens in a new tab)

Map showing 26 Main St, Flemington, NJ 08822 (opens in a new tab)

Drop off · Flemington, NJ

26 Main St
Flemington, NJ 08822

908.751.5131Directions → for Flemington, NJ (opens in a new tab)

Prefer paper? Print a film order form and include it with your film. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Questions we get

Can you push medium-format black-and-white?

Yes, when the stock and exposure allow it. Tell us the stop count and what you were photographing.

Will you develop 220 and 620?

Yes. They may carry different handling or an added charge because of roll length and spool. We confirm before developing.

Do I get the negatives back?

Yes. Choose cut-and-sleeved, uncut, or another handling option when you order.

Can I mail my film, or do I have to come in?

Both work. Start your order online first, then mail your film to the Quakertown lab at 308 W Broad St or drop it at either store: Quakertown, PA or Flemington, NJ. Include your order number with mailed film.

Is the price guide a final quote?

No. The developing chart and scan guide are guides, not a checkout quote. Your exact price depends on the format, process, and options you choose when you order. Scans, prints, shipping, and tax are additional where they apply.

Compare formats, or read the full film-service overview before you decide.

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