Re: [photo-3d] slide processing

[Paul Talbot <ptww@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Mahoney, Daniel R." wrote:
> 
> My local store told me that Kodalux is behind two months due to a "mounting
> machine breaking down" so I've decided to mount my slides myself. My
> question is, am I better off having Kodalux develop my slide film and send
> it back uncut, or should I have a local lab process the film. I am worried
> that the local lab will cut the film even though I tell them not to (out of
> force of habit). I seem to remember some people complaining about local labs
> cutting their film some time ago.

Either Kodalux or your local lab might accidentally cut the
film.  If you stick to pro labs you will likely find they
are quite familiar with "do not cut" requests (aka "long
sleeve"), so that would be your safest alternative, IMO.
The 1-hour labs are more likely to be staffed by low-budget
clerks who might cut the film out of habit, but it is
possible to find quickie labs with competent help.  Hint:
if they seem to hesitate at all or cannot figure out what
you mean by "long sleeve" or "do not cut," go somewhere else.

A big advantage of a local lab is you can get the film back
unrolled and skip the time-consuming and frustrating process
of reverse rolling to flatten the film, which is critically
important for good mounting success.

Paul Talbot