Quick Guide

How to order your film processing

Three simple steps before you begin your order.

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Place your order online

Choose your processing, scan and print options, then complete your order.

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Send us your film

Include your full name and Order ID. See the packing instructions and posting address below.

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We take it from here

Your scans will be sent digitally and your negatives returned according to the options selected.

What does the APS starting price include?

£12 includes development and Standard Res Scans, with No Prints selected. Add 6×4 prints for a total of £18 before delivery. Check your selected print finish and border options before adding to your basket.

Your scans are sent digitally. Your processed APS film is returned according to the delivery option selected; delivery is additional.

APS

£12.00

Professional Film Processing

APS Film Processing (Advanced Photo System)

Professional APS film processing with standard-resolution digital scans. Add 6×4 photographic prints if you need them, using the options above.

1–3 daysTypical turnaround

APS FilmSpecialist processing

Fuji & NoritsuProfessional lab equipment

Specialist film processing

Still processing a format others have left behind

APS may now be a discontinued film format, but we are still able to process your old stock. If you have rolls tucked away in a drawer or rediscovered an old camera, our lab team can help bring those images back to life.

The £12 starting option includes development and standard-resolution digital scans, without prints. Choose the 6×4 print option for a total of £18 before delivery.

Why DS Colour Labs?

Professional processing from an experienced photographic lab

Your film is processed, scanned and printed using professional equipment, carefully controlled chemistry and established lab workflows.

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Fuji Professional Paper

Photographic prints produced on Fuji Professional C-Type paper.

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Professional Wet Lab Printing

Printed using Fuji Professional wet mini-lab C-Type printers.

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Professional Lab Chemistry

Carefully controlled professional chemistry used throughout the film processing workflow.

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Established in 1954

Decades of photographic lab experience behind every roll we process.

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Fuji & Noritsu Scanning

Digital scans produced using Fuji Frontier and Noritsu high-resolution scanners.

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Quality Controlled

Film is monitored through the Fuji Hunt OASIS Pro quality control system.

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Dust & Scratch Removal

Scanning workflows include correction to help produce clean digital files.

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Colour & Density Correction

Experienced lab operators optimise colour and density during scanning.

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Archival Photographic Prints

Professional C-Type output designed for excellent long-term image stability.

APS Processing Prices

Simple processing options for APS film

Standard-resolution scans are included in the £12 starting option. Development, scans and 6×4 prints cost £18 before delivery.

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.

APS

APS Film Processing

from £12.00

Development + Standard Scans£12.00

Development + Standard Scans + 6×4 Prints£18.00

APS Service

APS is a discontinued format, but we continue to process existing APS film and old stock sent to our Manchester lab.

Film Processing FAQ

Everything you need to know before sending your film

What are your opening times?

Our opening and production times are Monday–Saturday, 9:00AM–5:30PM.

What are your turnaround times?

Our turnaround time is usually 1–3 working days. Delivery time is additional and depends on the delivery method selected.

How do I receive my digital scans, and do you return my negatives?

If you select digital scans, they are sent to the email address supplied on your online order. Your processed APS film is returned according to the delivery option selected.

How do I send my film?

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.

Do you offer bulk discounts?

Yes. Please email didsbury@dscolourlabs.co.uk for a quote.

What equipment do you use?

We use Noritsu film processors and Fuji Frontier wet-lab printers.

What papers do you use?

We offer Fuji C-Type Professional Lustre or Fuji Glossy photographic paper.

What happens if my film comes out blank?

If your film comes out blank, we only charge you for the development of the film.

How long are my WeTransfer files stored for?

You have one week to download your files. We also retain the files for one month.

How To Order

Send us your film in three simple steps

Place your order online, package your film securely with your order details, then leave the processing, scanning and return delivery to us.

Film ordering shown on desktop and mobile

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Step 1

Place your order online

Order through our website on desktop or mobile, choose your processing options, and check your email for confirmation and your Order ID.

Film packaged ready to send to DS Colour Labs

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Step 2

Package and send your film

Package your films securely and include your full name and Order ID inside the parcel.

Send to DS Colour Labs Ltd
720 Wilmslow Road
Didsbury, Manchester
M20 2DW

Please make sure your order number is included with your film.

Coffee and laptop representing waiting for completed film order

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Step 3

We take it from here

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.

C41

Place your order online

Send us your film

We take it from here

APS

Still processing a format others have left behind

Fuji Professional Paper

Professional Wet Lab Printing

Professional Lab Chemistry

Established in 1954

Fuji & Noritsu Scanning

Quality Controlled

Dust & Scratch Removal

Colour & Density Correction

Archival Photographic Prints

APS Film Processing

Place your order online

Package and send your film

We take it from here

35mm Colour

35mm Black & White

120 Colour

120 Black & White

35mm E6

120 E6

APS

110 & 126