How much should I expect to spend on 35mm film with an SLR camera?

Question

How much would one roll of 35mm film cost me? And developing the prints?

Answer 1

Depends on where. it's almost impossible to find where I am because of the advent of these digital cameras. Your best bet is probably a disposable camera and prepaid if you can get it. The cameras themselves are about CAD$6.00 for a 24 exposure roll. With processing and printing on top of that, it will depend on where you get it done.

Answer 2

I would expect about $4.99 a roll for general color film.   Developing is about $3.99...   but more if you want the prints,  but now... since most everyone has a computer,  you can just have them load your pictures to a disc.  I think I paid $5.99 for a disc from CVS around Easter time.   After you decide which picture to print... I believe it is 19 cents per 4X6 print.  Not too much and I really prefer going the disc route.

Answer 3

It depends on where you buy it and where you have it processed.

At present, Costco has one of the best prices for both colour negative film and prints.

If you wish to shoot black and white the cost can be more dependent upon the type of film (High ISO, IR, fine grain, etc)

Here is a good link for various brands, ISO's and size film at a good price if you are willing to wait for it to be shipped to you.

http://www.freestylephoto.biz/e_main.php

Answer 4

I recently saw Fujicolor Superia Reala ISO 100 36 exposure for $2.29 a roll at Tristate Camera (on-line ad). I've paid as much as $2.99 for it at Adorama.

My local Walgreens charges $10.40 to process and print a 36 exposure roll at their One Hour lab.

I also like Kodak Portra 160NC (ISO 160, Natural Color) for people pictures and Portra 160VC (Vivid Color) for nature, flowers, etc.

Fujicolor PRO400H (ISO 400) is handy for windy or overcast days when you need a little more shutter speed at f8 or 11. Kodal Portra 400VC (ISO 400) is also a good choice.

I usually buy 20 to 40 rolls at a time and keep it refrigerated. Just today I shot a roll of Kodak Royal Supra 200 (ISO 200) which had an expiration date of 12-06. The colors look excellent. Unfortunately, Royal Supra has been discontinued.

If you don't have a darkroom but still want to shoot black & white, try Ilford XP2 Super, ISO 400. Its C-41 compatible so your local One Hour lab can process and print it. Just stress that its supposed to be black & white. Kodak BW400N is another good alternative.

Answer 5

35mm film is one of the cheapest things

in the universe, with the average speed

of 200, you should expect to pay 3-5$

Developing is around ten-twelve dollars