Everything you need for film, in one place.
Looking Glass offers film developing in Berkeley for photographers across the East Bay, San Francisco, and the Bay Area. We process C-41, black and white, E-6, disposable cameras, medium format, and sheet film—and we sell a lot of film at some of the best local prices around.
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*Estimate per roll/sheet. Pushes, pulls, and print add-ons can be requested at drop-off.
What we offer
Film developing
We process 35mm, 120, 220, 4x5, 5x7, disposable cameras, C-41 color negative, black and white, E-6, and specialized film workflows.
Scans
Add scans at the time of developing, from simple JPG files to higher-resolution TIFF options for more serious editing and archiving.
Prints & contact sheets
From everyday print add-ons to darkroom contact sheets, we support both practical and more traditional film workflows.
Darkroom supplies
We also stock darkroom supplies and a strong selection of film, so you can drop off work, restock, and keep shooting in one stop.
Knowledgeable help
Our team includes avid film photographers. You can ask real questions here and get real answers from people who actually use the medium.
Bay Area convenience
We are in Berkeley, just one mile from UC Berkeley, and an easy option for photographers throughout Oakland, Albany, El Cerrito, San Francisco, and beyond.
Why film photographers come to Looking Glass
We are not trying to be a faceless upload portal. We want to be a real local resource for film photographers in Berkeley and across the Bay Area.
- We are local. We are in Berkeley, just one mile from UC Berkeley, and easy to reach from across the East Bay and San Francisco.
- We sell a lot of film. Film is not a side category for us. We stock it deeply and work hard to keep local pricing strong.
- We know the medium. Our team includes avid film photographers who understand the differences between stocks, formats, workflows, and outcomes.
- We support the full process. Film, darkroom supplies, developing, scans, prints, and knowledgeable help all belong together.
Looking Glass Photo’s Take: A good film lab should do more than process negatives. It should make you feel like your work is in good hands. That is what we want this to be: a Berkeley home for film photographers who care about the medium and want a place that still feels human.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of film do you process?
We offer processing for C-41 color negative, black and white, E-6 color reversal, disposable cameras, 35mm, 120, 220, and sheet film formats including 4x5 and 5x7, along with specialty processing options.
Do you process disposable cameras?
Yes. Disposable cameras are included in our 35mm service offerings.
Can I get scans with my film?
Yes. We offer multiple develop-and-scan options, from Standard JPG through PRO TIFF, when ordered at the time of developing.
Do you offer prints too?
Yes. We offer print add-ons, including 4x6 prints from 35mm, print options for 120, and a develop-plus-prints option for 35mm without scans.
Do you sell film and darkroom supplies too?
Yes. Looking Glass also stocks film and darkroom supplies, making it easy to drop off work, ask questions, and keep shooting.
Are you close to UC Berkeley?
Yes. We are just about one mile from UC Berkeley, making us a convenient local option for students, staff, and East Bay photographers.
Ready to drop off film?
Bring us your rolls, your disposables, your medium format, your sheet film, your printing questions, and your curiosity. We would love to help.