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Coastal Film Lab has launched its first film drop box at Black Crow Coffee in St. Petersburg, making film development more accessible for local photographers. This initiative allows residents to drop off film rolls conveniently, enhancing their experience while enjoying coffee. Coastal Film Lab now offers a streamlined service, catering to various film types and improving accessibility for Pinellas customers who previously had to travel to Tampa.
St. Petersburg – Coastal Film Lab has taken a significant step in making film development more accessible for local photographers by installing its first drop box in St. Petersburg. This convenient drop box is located just outside the back entrance of Black Crow Coffee’s Grand Central District location at 2157 1st Ave S, specifically in the alleyway near the spiral staircase.
The drop box initiative allows local film enthusiasts to drop off their film rolls while enjoying a cup of coffee, enhancing the overall experience for residents in the area. This endeavor also highlights the partnership between Coastal Film Lab and Black Crow Coffee, aiming to improve accessibility to film development services, particularly for those residing on the Pinellas side of the bay. Previously, these customers had to travel across the bridge to reach the film lab’s main studio and storefront located at 1704 N Nebraska Avenue in Tampa.
Coastal Film Lab specializes in professional film development services, catering to a wide range of film types. They offer development for C-41 color and black-and-white film, E-6 slide film, and ECN-2 motion picture film. The lab employs state-of-the-art equipment, including a roller transport processor and a Jobo ATL 2000, ensuring high-quality processing for all film submissions.
Processing and scanning occur on a daily basis at Coastal Film Lab, with standard turnaround times averaging around seven business days. For those needing quicker services, rush options are available that cater to one-day or three-day return schedules, depending on the type of film being processed. Customers can expect to receive their film scans via Google Drive, with negatives offered either rolled or cut and sleeved based on individual preferences.
To further enhance the film development experience, Coastal Film Lab provides a premium service that includes detailed color consultations. This service helps photographers achieve scans that are aligned with their editing style, ultimately reducing post-production time and improving overall workflow efficiency.
In addition to traditional film development, Coastal Film Lab also engages in buying and selling film products, offers camera repairs, and operates a full-service analog camera shop, providing a holistic approach to meeting the needs of film enthusiasts in the region.
The establishment of the drop box at Black Crow Coffee marks a new chapter for Coastal Film Lab as it continues to expand its presence and services for both amateur and professional photographers in St. Petersburg. For more information about their offerings, customers are encouraged to visit Coastal Film Lab’s website.
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