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Spocknasty · 03-09-2008, 06:02 PM

I'd like to have several standard paper size and larger prints made up.

Where does everyone get theirs done?

peteyturbo · 03-09-2008, 06:23 PM

I used to be a Tech for Kodak digital labs, if you tell me the area you live I can tell you some good places most likely.. Wegmans has a noritsu 3011 which is an all digital transfer with chemical process. It works pretty well and wegmans lab people usually have as much experience as the photo chain places. They also have great prices and can do up to 8x10 on the spot..

**TROLL** · 03-09-2008, 06:34 PM

i used http://www.mpix.com/ and was very happy with them, or if you search for photo lab reviews, etc. you'll find a handful of others out there with good ratings as well.

Vypurr · 03-09-2008, 06:35 PM

My sister used to get pretty good prints made at Walgreen actually.

peteyturbo · 03-09-2008, 06:43 PM

Fuji Labs at target, walgreens, wal mart, ect. have people operating those labs with next to zero training at all. They try to make they're systems idiot proof for that reason but people always seem to mess up something. Then it takes them forever to get someone out there and fix it. I'd say 50% of those labs in the philly area are doing film with contaminated chemistry and then trying to correct for it when printing..Any CVS with a Noritsu 3011 will have well trained operators and are considered to be some of the best labs labs around even among private camera shops, and are teasted and calibrated on a daily basis..

i like rice · 03-09-2008, 07:24 PM

I use Costco for both small and large prints.

Most others are happy with them, also
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ad.php?t=81122

djb5118 · 03-09-2008, 07:32 PM

i bought an epson cause i had bad experiences with getting prints made. i love it

sisforsurfing · 03-09-2008, 07:38 PM

I know a few pro's who use Costco for personal prints and have great things to say. I've used Costco and mpix.com and both gave good prints quickly.

For 4x5's to put in family photo albums and stuff, Walgreens is fine. You can also find lots of promotional offers for online places that will give 100 free 4x5's on your first order, so that's not a bad idea.

raceMpower95 · 03-13-2008, 02:15 AM

What do you need printed? I can do it at school for you...

cburwell · 03-13-2008, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peteyturbo

Fuji Labs at target, walgreens, wal mart, ect. have people operating those labs with next to zero training at all. They try to make they're systems idiot proof for that reason but people always seem to mess up something. Then it takes them forever to get someone out there and fix it. I'd say 50% of those labs in the philly area are doing film with contaminated chemistry and then trying to correct for it when printing..Any CVS with a Noritsu 3011 will have well trained operators and are considered to be some of the best labs labs around even among private camera shops, and are teasted and calibrated on a daily basis..

You have more experience with this then me, but when I worked at Ritz the Fuji equipment we used was calibrated daily as well. I'm right with you on the training of operators though!

I usually take my stuff to Ritz camera since I still have some friends that work there, and I know they know what they're doing.

PAFirefighter11 · 03-14-2008, 12:12 AM

I agree with Costco. Great 20x30" prints!

james_ls · 03-14-2008, 12:31 AM

Ritz has never steered me wrong!

YellowMSP · 03-14-2008, 01:30 AM

i've always gone to ritz too and i order online and pick up at whatever store is closest. the prices were actually cheaper to order from online and go pick up than actually going into the store to get the print made first

pearl · 03-14-2008, 01:34 AM

www.myalphagraphics.com ;)

**TROLL** · 03-14-2008, 02:07 AM

see, I didnt know about Costco at all... good to know.

i like rice · 03-14-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GhostDakota

I agree with Costco. Great 20x30" prints!

$10 for 16 x 20 or 20 x 30, heck of a bargain

88TSI_Rob · 03-15-2008, 07:59 PM

The places everyone has mentioned is fine for amateur stuff. If you want professional quality go to AdoramaPix.com

03-09-2008, 06:02 PM	#1
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03-09-2008, 06:23 PM	#2
peteyturbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NE Phila. Member #1450 iTrader: (0)	I used to be a Tech for Kodak digital labs, if you tell me the area you live I can tell you some good places most likely.. Wegmans has a noritsu 3011 which is an all digital transfer with chemical process. It works pretty well and wegmans lab people usually have as much experience as the photo chain places. They also have great prices and can do up to 8x10 on the spot.. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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peteyturbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NE Phila. Member #1450 iTrader: (0)	Fuji Labs at target, walgreens, wal mart, ect. have people operating those labs with next to zero training at all. They try to make they're systems idiot proof for that reason but people always seem to mess up something. Then it takes them forever to get someone out there and fix it. I'd say 50% of those labs in the philly area are doing film with contaminated chemistry and then trying to correct for it when printing..Any CVS with a Noritsu 3011 will have well trained operators and are considered to be some of the best labs labs around even among private camera shops, and are teasted and calibrated on a daily basis.. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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i like rice Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #3858 iTrader: (0)	I use Costco for both small and large prints. Most others are happy with them, also http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ad.php?t=81122 __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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sisforsurfing Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Member #267 My Ride: 2003 WRX wagon iTrader: (2)	I know a few pro's who use Costco for personal prints and have great things to say. I've used Costco and mpix.com and both gave good prints quickly. For 4x5's to put in family photo albums and stuff, Walgreens is fine. You can also find lots of promotional offers for online places that will give 100 free 4x5's on your first order, so that's not a bad idea. __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

03-09-2008, 07:32 PM	#7
djb5118 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Member #5884 My Ride: SC300 iTrader: (0)	i bought an epson cause i had bad experiences with getting prints made. i love it

03-13-2008, 02:15 AM	#9
raceMpower95 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2006 Location: Levittown Member #1915 My Ride: 1993 BMW 328is iTrader: (0)	What do you need printed? I can do it at school for you... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Toys: BMWCCA IP-Class 1995 M3, 1993 328is Daily/Tow: 2004 Nissan Xterra, 2005 Ford F350 Super-Duty

03-14-2008, 12:31 AM	#12
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	Ritz has never steered me wrong! __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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YellowMSP Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Langhorne/West Chester/OCNJ Member #563 My Ride: '10 Evo X GSR iTrader: (3)	i've always gone to ritz too and i order online and pick up at whatever store is closest. the prices were actually cheaper to order from online and go pick up than actually going into the store to get the print made first __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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03-15-2008, 07:59 PM	#17
88TSI_Rob Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NE Philly Member #547 iTrader: (1)	The places everyone has mentioned is fine for amateur stuff. If you want professional quality go to AdoramaPix.com __________________ 2005 Subaru LGT 1988 Chrysler Conquest TSI 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo

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