Lumina Labs
Services
Services
Lumina Labs is a top-rated photographic film lab specialising in high-quality developing, scanning and finishing services for C-41, ECN-2, E-6 and black and white. Post your film or drop it off at one of our Victorian locations in Preston, Bendigo, Gisborne, Castlemaine, Daylesford, Kyneton or Footscray.
Film processing
C-41 film
At Lumina Labs we use Kodak Flexicolor C-41 chemistry for outstanding colour rendition, and regularly monitor accuracy with densitometry. Our well-maintained Noritsu V30 handles processing to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
Black and white film
To correctly develop your film, we use developers from HC-110 and DD-X for perfect grain and latitude. Black and white is hand-processed to minimise agitation. It's a no-compromises approach that gets great results.
ECN-2 film
Our ECN-2 process employs six or two-bath chemistry to ensure superb quality for your cinema film. We do not develop cinema film in C-41 chemisty.
E-6 film
We develop E6 in a 6 bath process.
Film scanning
We use industry-leading Noritsu, Frontier, and Flextight scanners to capture every detail of your film with precision. Premium film scanning services offered at Lumina Labs include:
- flat scans
- uncompressed TIF files for maximum quality
- custom looks: contact us before ordering to discuss your specific requirements, and we'll ensure your vision is realised.
Unlike other labs with tiered pricing, we offer a single rate for all scans, guaranteeing the highest native resolution from our advanced scanners.
But I like control. I want to scan my work.
Well then, you are welcome use our equipment! We are based in bucolic Kyneton, 50 minutes from Melbourne. Take a day off and enjoy the local food and art scene while you're here. Our scanners can do everything from 135 to 4x5 . We'll provide a short tutorial, and the rest is up to you. But we'll bring you a coffee while you work. :) Contact us for rates and more information.
Finishing & packaging services
Colour matching is available for Flextight scanning services.
We offer soft sleeves for uncut rolls and professional archival sleeves for an additional charge.
Dropbox locations
104 Mollison St, Kyneton.
Monday Closed
Tue – Fri. 10am to 5pm.
Saturday 10 am–2pm
Sunday Closed
Collected multiple times per week.
112 High St, Preston VIC.
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 am–5 pm
Wednesday 11 am–5 pm
Thursday 11 am–5 pm
Friday 11 am–5 pm
Saturday 11 am–5 pm
Sunday Closed
Collected every Tuesday morning.
45 Moreland St, Footscray. Please note the dropbox is in the bluestone admin building during renovations.
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 9:30 am–5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am–5 pm
Friday 9:30 am–5 pm
Saturday 10 am–4 pm
Sunday Closed
Collected every Monday morning.
Shop 1/37 Hamilton Street, Gisborne
Summer Hours:
Mon- Fri 9.30 - 5.30pm | Sat 9.30 - 2pm
Winter Hours:
Mon- Fri 9.30 - 5pm | Sat 9.30 - 1pm
Collected every Monday morning.
46 Vincent St, Daylesford VIC 3460
10:30am-5pm, seven days a week
Collected every Monday morning.
32 Drummond St N, Ballarat Central.
Monday-Fri 7 am–3 pm
Saturday & Sunday 8 am–3 pm
Collected Monday morning.
40 Hargraves St, Castlemaine.
6:30 am–8 pm (Mon-Fri).
6:30 am–7 pm (Sat-Sun).
Collected every Monday morning.
35 View St, Bendigo. The box is next to Ghosty's Diner. Please do not ask Ghotsty's staff questions regarding how to order, as they are not responsible for the service. Please direct questions to info@luminalabs.com.au
About us
After moving to Kyneton, John found there were limited resources for film photographers in Central Victoria. So, he started his own lab to meet his creative needs. After a while, he figured he might as well extend this high-quality service to others. And so here we are.
Turnaround times
C41 is completed every Wednesday*
Black and white takes 3-4 days*
ECN-2 and E6 takes ~10 days*
Turnaround times are based on our dropbox pickup time (see locations). We drive all over Victoria for orders every week. It's a crazy distance to cover, but we're committed to making film accessible for regional areas. For commercial requirements, please email us for special service.
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