Ag Photographic + Photolab

Great service from security @bhx_official today - no trouble to do a hand inspect and x-ray bypass for my film. There seems to be some understanding now of the risks posed by new CT scanners being deployed. (If they say you can leave laptops in the bag, it's CT scanner)

Push processing of C41: now available to add when you order processing. Ag is one of the few labs capable of genuinely push processing C41. ag-photolab.co.uk/product/c41/

Great to see film getting such wide distribution now. But, there's clearly some misunderstanding as to the type of camera 35mm can be used in 🫤

Big thanks 👍 to security at @LDNLutonAirport who were more than happy to hand inspect my rolls of film, and understood the threat from the new CT scanners.

The most significant product launch for traditional photography in 30 years: The NEW colour negative film from Harman Ilford. Now available, limited stock. ag-photolab.co.uk/product/harman…

Only a few hours to go: possibly the most significant positive announcement in the analogue photographic industry in 20 years.....

@Stig_Ofthedump Great to see someone doing tests with B&W.

Replacing the light source on one of the Noritsu scanners today. They deteriorate over time and it's good preventative maintenance.

National Laser are the only company in the world who repair and rebuild the blue argon Laser for the Lightjet. They built and supplied the Laser originally to Cymbolic Sciences who designed and made the Lightjet printers.

We're re-launching our larger C-Type printing service (up to 50") soon. Matt's dropped off a spare argon (blue) laser for the Lightjet 430 printer at National Laser Company, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA for overhaul - the blue has a limited life - a spare prevents downtime!

@robs001 Many thanks Robert

Big shout out to @AgPhotographic lab. Why? Because they’re friendly and efficient - even when they’re busy. They’re my go-to for professional work.

Remember, when shooting colour reversal/slide film process E6, you MUST ask for a push or pull process if you have exposed differently to the box speed, otherwise the results may be unusable (unlike colour neg, where you would get away with it)

@ClydeButcher We have a lot of customers operating their own darkrooms and we support a communal darkroom in Inverness, Scotland. The wonderful thing about B&W printing is the novice can produce an acceptable print quite quickly, but can spend a lifetime honing their skills.

I'm curious - how many of my followers have ever worked in a darkroom? If you do digital printing today, what do you miss most about the wet darkroom?

We have a customer who wants to find a good home for a very nice Leitz slide projector, free of charge to anyone who can collect from Barnet, London! Contact us to be put in touch.

Routine cleaning, B&W dip & dunk..

@Warboyssnapper @OctopusEnergy We switched the company to them recently, so far, much easier to deal with.

NOW LIVE : Ilford 2023 ULF & Unusual Size film format run. - No minimum order qty's - Order now, pay only 10% deposit. - Delivery in September - 2¼"x3¼" to 20"x24", and EVERYTHING inbetween! - FP4, HP5, Delta 100 ag-photolab.co.uk/product-catego…

@StephenFMonk It was the same product, they just rebranded it (in around 2005, I think.)

@AgPhotographic I remember Cibachrome. Was this similar?

From our product image archives. It was one of the most extraordinary colour photographic products. An emulsion with 17 layers coated in 2 passes and a process so caustic they recommended suitable processors used only titanium for metal components. All images are original to us.

@aphphotographer @SilverprintL Sure Andrew, we supply a lot of schools, colleges and other institutions.

@AgPhotographic @SilverprintL I was saddened to see this too. Used them as my main supplier for my photography course where I teach. Do you supply to schools?

Sorry to see @SilverprintL has ceased trading. Although a competitor, they were part of the analogue landscape for years. With this in mind we will look to fill any gaps in our range to make up for the loss - please contact us with any suggestions.