Making prints from really old b&w negatives

[keripayne]

I can't search on my iPhone, so sorry if this is a duplicate post.

My dad used to develop his own film, and tonight gave me a bunch of old negatives from when I was a kid. I've never seen these pics of me, my mother, and grandma before, so I'd like to get prints made somewhere. Does anyone know a place in Dallas that can do this? It is ilford b&w negatives. I even have a contact sheet. I think the negs might be fading but I sure would like to get prints made, or even digital scans if that is possible. This film is pretty special to me, so I don't want to take it just anywhere.....

Thanks!!!!!

[heespharm]

I would get them scanned digitally at any pro camera shop and then print from the digital file

[chris00nj]

I hear what you are saying. I have recently received a bunch of old negative from the 30s to the 50s that I've been scanning.

The big question: is it 35mm film or is it a larger size?

Black and white negatives doesn't fade although the contact sheet prints may have.

You may want to consider buying a flatbed scanner, such as a Epson V500, and scanning it yourself. They you can have the digital file printed somewhere like Ritz Camera. It'll probably take the longest, but you'll retain control over your negatives.

If they are 35mm negatives, you could also get it printed at a Ritz/ Wolf Camera. Although the quality would be the best, a pro shop may get expensive if you are doing a lot of prints. It could cost you $4 per print for a 4x6, while Ritz Camera may cost $0.25 per print.

If you have larger film, such as 2x3 sheet film or 120 film, I would definitely look at the scanner.

[keripayne]

Thanks Chris! I really just have one roll (35mm) that I want printed. Scanned too if I can do it without costing a million dollars.

Does Arlington Camera do this? Dumb question I guess since I can look it up online. Lol

[J Eddington]

BWC does this.
BWC Photo Imaging
BWC Photo Imaging
4930 Maple Avenue
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 528-4200