"Nick Clark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >My local professional lab have just doubled the price for >their E6 processing as there's not the demand. They have to >make up a fresh batch of chemicals virtually for each film as >they often see 1 or none each day.
At the shop where I work we're seeing an average of 2-3 rolls of E6 per day, in my estimation. And we're one of only 3 or 4 (I think) places in Pittsburgh that does E6 in house. Equally worrying, in my view, is the fact that none of the people bringing us E6 ever seems to be in a rush to get it (we do same-day E6 if you get it in to us before noon). This indicates to me that we're seeing mostly hobbyists rather than professional shooters. We're charging $6.50 a roll. >Didn't think it would happen this soon. Same here. I expect it's only going to accelerate now, given the fact that the digital camera was the #1 gift this past Christmas. I saw 2-megapixel digicams for $49.00 at several places - no zoom lens and only good enough for 4x6 prints but that's all most people need and the better/cheaper trend isn't slowing down yet... -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
