E6 is the standard color slide (transparency) film development process. It is designed for all slide films, for example:

• Kodak Ektachrome (E100, E200, E320T)
• Fujifilm Fujichrome (Provia 100F, Velvia 50/100, Astia 100F)
• Agfa CT Precisa
• All other E6 process films

E6 films produce a positive image that can be viewed directly or projected.

The E6 process is significantly more complex than C41:

• More precise temperature control (±0.1°C)
• More development steps (6 main stages)
• Significantly smaller exposure tolerance (±1/3 stop)
• Color balance is critical
• Process takes longer time

BFS is the only place in the Baltics offering this specialized service.

We develop E6 films once per week, usually on Fridays. This is related to:

• Special requirements regarding E6 chemistry
• Need for sufficient film volume
• Process complexity and time consumption

The turnaround time is 3-5 business days. For urgent cases, please contact us for individual solutions.

Yes, Push/Pull processing is available for E6 films, but with limitations:

• Push: possible up to +2 EV (rarely +3 EV)
• Pull: possible up to -1 EV
• A color shift is unavoidable
• The contrast changes considerably

E6 films are much more sensitive to exposure errors than C41, so Push/Pull is mainly used for creative purposes.

Automatic development (Adel): Precise temperature control ±0.1°C, consistent results, faster processing. Ideal for standard films.

Manual development (Jobo): An individual approach to each film, ability to adjust the process, special attention to valuable projects, better control over results.

4x5 inch sheets are always developed manually.

We develop all popular E6 film formats:

• 135 (35mm) - standard photo films and professional films
• 120 - medium format films (6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x9, 6x12)
• 4x5" (9x12cm) - large format sheet films with manual process

We do not develop: 110 small films (too rarely requested), Super 8 cinema films (no appropriate equipment).

No, the base price €7.90 (135/120) or €4.90 (4x5) is for development only. We offer packages:

• Standard package (135): - development + scanning + index print
• High quality package: - development + HQ scanning + index print
• Maximum quality package: - development + MAX scanning + index print

For detailed information about slide scanning see our scanning section.

E6 development costs more than C41 for the following reasons:

• E6 chemistry is 3-4 times more expensive
• The process is more complex and takes approximately 2x more time
• More precise control and experience is required
• Lower demand = lower efficiency
• Specialized equipment and maintenance

However, the result is unique - perfect color reproduction and contrast that is very difficult to achieve with other processes.

E6 films are very sensitive to storage conditions:

• Development of old films: possible but with a color shift
• Water-damaged films: rarely salvageable but we try
• Heat-exposed films: usually with significant color degradation

We always warn customers about the possible results before development. Additional charge for problem cases: +€2.00.

The developed E6 films are:

• Carefully dried in a special dust-free environment
• On request - placed in transparent sleeves
• Stored in temperature-controlled environment

Films can be collected at our store or delivered. Store the slides in a dark, cool place (ideally, a refrigerator) for optimal color preservation.