P3D One-hour labs, quality

[Bob_Maxey@xxxxxxxx]

>>What is the difference? In many cases the equipment is the same. Chances
>>are the pro labs print your negs just as lousy as any 1 hour
>>lab........but they slow down the volume of work, charge more money, and
>>allow time for the inevitable " redo's" until they achieve the higher
>>quality standard.

One-hour labs do not generally use enlargers, so traditional corrections like
dodging and burning are not possible. If a one-hour lab were given the time,
yes... they might be able to do a better job. However, then the lab becomes a
custom lab. The bottom line for most is cost. My experience in the business
shows that professional oriented labs generally do a better job than a fast lab.
But I will also concede that both types of finishers have had problems.

RM