Quick Guide
Three simple steps before you begin your order.
Choose your processing, scan and print options, then complete your order.
Include your full name and Order ID, then post your film to DS Colour Labs Ltd, 720 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2DW.
Your scans will be sent digitally and your negatives returned according to the options selected.
Professional Film Processing
Professional black & white processing for 35mm film, with development-only, digital scanning and photographic print options — all handled by our experienced Manchester lab team.
Film is still at our heart
Film processing has long been at the heart of DS Colour Labs. Whether you are just getting started or have a specific black & white request, our team is on hand to help.
Choose from development only through to high-resolution digital scans and photographic prints, with a straightforward ordering process designed to keep everything simple from start to finish.
Why DS Colour Labs?
Your film is processed, scanned and printed using professional equipment, carefully controlled chemistry and established lab workflows.
Photographic prints produced on Fuji Professional C-Type paper.
Printed using Fuji Professional wet mini-lab C-Type printers.
Industry-leading Fuji chemicals used throughout the processing workflow.
Decades of photographic lab experience behind every roll we process.
Digital scans produced using Fuji Frontier and Noritsu high-resolution scanners.
Film is monitored through the Fuji Hunt OASIS Pro quality control system.
Scanning workflows include correction to help produce clean digital files.
Experienced lab operators optimise density during scanning.
Professional C-Type output designed for excellent long-term image stability.
Film Processing Prices
Choose development only, add digital scans, or include professional photographic prints with your 35mm black & white order.
Typical production time: 1–3 working days. Delivery time is additional and depends on the delivery method selected. View delivery options for estimated total turnaround times.
Optional print add-ons
Digital Scan Resolution
From social sharing and proofing through to larger prints and high-resolution TIFF files.
Ideal for social posts and everyday digital sharing.
Suitable for prints up to approximately A4 / 12×8.
High-resolution files suitable for prints around A3 / 18×12.
High-resolution TIFF files for editing and professional workflows.
Film Processing FAQ
Our opening and production times are Monday–Saturday, 9:00AM–5:30PM.
Our turnaround time is usually 1–3 working days. Delivery time is additional and depends on the delivery method selected.
Digital scans are sent to the email address supplied on your online order. You can choose whether you would like your negatives returned during the ordering process.
Sending your film is straightforward. Follow the step-by-step instructions on the relevant film processing page and complete the online order before sending your film to us.
Yes, on special request. Please add the request as a comment on your online order.
Yes. Please email didsbury@dscolourlabs.co.uk for a quote.
We use Noritsu film processors and Fuji Frontier wet-lab printers.
We offer Fuji C-Type Professional Lustre or Fuji Glossy photographic paper.
If your film comes out blank, we only charge you for the development of the film.
You have one week to download your files. We also retain the files for one month.
How To Order
Place your order online, package your film securely with your order details, then leave the processing, scanning and return delivery to us.
01Step 1
Order through our website on desktop or mobile, choose your processing options, and check your email for confirmation and your Order ID.
02Step 2
Package your films securely and include your full name and Order ID inside the parcel.
Please make sure your order number is included with your film.
03Step 3
Sit back while we process your film. Your negatives will be returned by post, or your digital scans will be sent to you by WeTransfer, depending on the options selected.
