BFS offers a professional film development service range for all film types and formats. With more than 30 years of experience in film processing, we guarantee highest quality results for both amateurs and professionals. We use professional Noritsu, Jobo and Adel equipment with precise temperature control. We offer push/pull processing, manual development for special projects and specialized solutions for each film type. The only place in the Baltics with E6 slide and ECN-2 cinema film development!
Our film development services
C41 Color Film Development
Professional C41 color negative film development. We develop 35mm (135), 110 type (small), medium format 120, 127 and sheet films 4x5. Both automatic development with Noritsu V30 and manual development with Jobo processors for special projects.
- 135, 120, 110, 127, 4x5 inch formats
- Noritsu automatic and Jobo manual
- Push/Pull processing up to 3 stops
- Water wash for longevity
- Fog reduction for old films
- Wet film development
E6 Slide Development
Professional E6 color slide (transparency) film development - the only place in the Baltics! We develop 35mm (135), medium format 120 and sheet films 4x5. Both automatic development with Adel processor with precise temperature control ±0.1°C and manual development with Jobo equipment.
- 135, 120, 4x5" slides
- Adel automatic ±0.1°C precision
- Jobo manual individual approach
- Push/Pull processing up to 2 EV
- Water wash included
- The only place in the Baltics with the E6 process
ECN-2 Cinema Film Development
Professional ECN-2 cinema film development - the only place in the Baltics with a full Remjet carbon layer removal process! We develop Kodak Vision3 and CineStill 35mm films, using high quality Bellini ECN-2 chemistry with the Jobo rotation process.
- Kodak Vision3, CineStill films
- Full Remjet carbon layer removal
- Bellini ECN-2 professional chemistry
- Push/Pull up to ±2 stops
- Cinematographic color quality
- The only place in the Baltics with the ECN-2 process
Black and White Film Development
Professional classic black and white film development. We develop 35mm (135), medium format 120 and sheet films - 4x5 inch sheets. We use Jobo equipment with precise temperature control and Kodak XTOL chemistry for professional results.
- 135, 120, 127, 4x5 inch formats
- Jobo and Adel professional equipment
- Kodak XTOL high quality chemistry
- Push/Pull processing up to 3 EV
- Fog reduction for old films
- Tonal control and creative processing
Why choose BFS film development?
30+ years of experience
Our specialists with more than 30 years of experience in film processing guarantee professional quality for every project and every film type.
- An expert team with a deep knowledge base
- Experienced lab technicians
- Consistent result guarantee
- An individual approach for each film
Professional equipment
We use the world's leading film development equipment - Noritsu, Jobo, Adel - with precise temperature control and the latest technologies.
- Noritsu V30 automatic equipment
- Jobo rotation manual development
- Adel precise temperature control
- Professional chemistry (Bellini, Kodak)
Unique services in the Baltics
The only place in the Baltic States with E6 slide development and ECN-2 cinema film processing with full remjet carbon layer removal.
- E6 slide development
- ECN-2 with remjet removal
- Specialized processes and chemistry
- The complete service range at one place
Supported film formats
110 small films
Retro camera small size films in the C41 process
135 (35mm)
Standard photo film format for all types
120 and 127
Medium format films for professional projects
4x5 inch sheets
Large format sheet films for maximum quality
Frequently asked questions
We develop all the popular film types:
- C41 color negative films (Kodak, Fuji, Lomography)
- E6 slides (Ektachrome, Fujichrome) - the only place in the Baltics
- ECN-2 cinema films (Vision3, CineStill) with Remjet removal
- Black and white films with Kodak XTOL chemistry
All formats: 135, 120, 110, 127, 4x5 inch sheets.
BFS is the only place in the Baltic states with:
- Professional E6 slide development with ±0.1°C precision
- A full ECN-2 cinema film process with Remjet carbon layer removal
- 30+ years of experience in film processing
- Professional Noritsu, Jobo, Adel equipment
- Push/Pull processing for all film types
- Manual development for special projects
The development time varies by film type:
- C41 color films: 1-2 business days
- E6 slides: 3-5 business days (we develop once per week)
- ECN-2 cinema films: 2-4 business days (we develop 2x per week)
- Black and white films: 2-4 business days (we develop 2x per week)
Rush processing possible for urgent cases - please contact us.
Push processing: the film is developed longer to compensate for insufficient exposure (shooting ISO 400 film as 800, 1600).
Pull processing: the film is developed for a shorter time in case of overexposure.
Available for all film types with limitations:
- C41 and black & white up to 3 EV
- E6 up to 2 EV
- ECN-2 up to 2 EV
Additional fee €2.50.
Automatic development: Noritsu V30/Adel equipment, precise temperature control, consistent results, faster processing. Ideal for standard films.
Manual development: Jobo rotation system, an individual approach for each film, water wash, better control of the process. Ideal for valuable projects and experimental processing.
Additional fee for manual development €2.00 (except 4x5" sheets, where included).
We develop all the popular film formats:
- 110 - small films for retro cameras (C41 only)
- 135 (35mm) - standard photo films (all types)
- 120 - medium format films (6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x9)
- 127 - retro medium format (C41, black & white)
- 4x5 inch (9x12cm) - large format sheet films
Note: ECN-2 cinema films only in 35mm format.
Yes! We specialize in problem film processing:
- Old films: fog reduction + push +1 stop for every 10 years
- Wet films: special manual processing with extra care
- Damaged films: an individual approach for each case
Additional fee €2.00. Always consult us before submission about possible results.
We use professional equipment:
- Noritsu V30: automatic C41 development with precise control
- Adel processor: E6 slides with ±0.1°C precision
- Jobo rotation system: manual development for all types
- Bellini ECN-2 chemistry: professional cinema film processing
- Kodak XTOL: high quality black and white film chemistry
No, the stated prices are only for development. Scanning is a separate service.
We offer packages:
- Standard package: development + scanning + index print
- High quality package: development + HQ scanning
- Maximum quality package: development + MAX scanning
See detailed information about scanning in our scanning section.
We inform about completion:
- Email notification with files when films are ready (if scanning has been selected)
- We inform about planned completion at the moment of ordering
- We store completed orders up to 180 days
- Delivery options in Riga and throughout Latvia
Films are carefully packed in archival quality materials for optimal preservation.