We scan rare and specialty film formats that most labs simply can't handle — including 110, 126, 620, medium format, and large format negatives and transparencies. Every frame is individually reviewed and hand-adjusted for exposure, color, and contrast to deliver the most accurate digital files possible from your originals. We accept mail-in film from customers nationwide.
| Film Type | Resolution | Price (plus delivery) |
|---|---|---|
| 110, 126, 620, Old B/W Negs | 2400 dpi (Standard) | $7.50 per strip |
| 110, 126, 620, Old B/W Negs | 4800 dpi (High) | $12.50 per strip |
| Medium Format (645, 6x6, 6x7) | 2400 dpi (Standard) | $5.00 per frame |
| Medium Format (645, 6x6, 6x7) | 4800 dpi (High) | $10.00 per frame |
| 4x5 or Medium Format Pano | 2400 dpi (Standard) | $15.00 per frame |
| 4x5 or Medium Format Pano | 4800 dpi (High) | $20.00 per frame |
| 8x10 Neg or Transparency | 2400 dpi (Standard) | $20.00 per frame |
| 8x10 Neg or Transparency | 4800 dpi (High) | $25.00 per frame |
Most labs are set up for 35mm and nothing else. We handle a much broader range of film formats — the kinds that show up in family collections from the 1950s through the 1980s and in the work of photographers who shot medium and large format film professionally or as serious hobbyists.
110 and 126 film were popular consumer formats from the 1970s and 80s, used in Instamatic and Pocket Instamatic cameras. The negatives are small — about half the size of 35mm — and most labs have no way to handle them. We scan 110 and 126 strips at 2400 dpi for standard archiving and sharing, or 4800 dpi if you want maximum detail for enlargements or long-term preservation.
620 film is essentially 120 medium format film on a slightly different spool, used in cameras from the 1930s through the 1960s. It was common in Kodak Brownie cameras and a variety of folding cameras from that era. Like 110 and 126, we offer both 2400 dpi and 4800 dpi scanning for 620 negatives. If you've inherited a collection of old negatives in an unfamiliar format, there's a good chance some of them are 620.
Old black and white negatives from the mid-20th century and earlier often come in non-standard sizes and on older acetate or even nitrate-base film stocks. These require careful handling and individual attention — automated scanners aren't equipped to deal with the variability in size, density, and condition that older film presents. Both 2400 dpi and 4800 dpi options are available for old black and white negatives.
Medium format film — 120/220 in 645, 6x6, and 6x7 configurations — was the professional and serious amateur standard for decades. The larger negative size means significantly more detail than 35mm, and scanning at 2400 or 4800 dpi captures files capable of producing very large, sharp prints. If you have medium format negatives from portrait sessions, weddings, or landscape work, this is a format worth scanning at the highest resolution you can justify.
Large format film — 4x5 sheets, medium format panoramic, and 8x10 negatives and transparencies — represents the top of the film quality ladder. A single 8x10 negative scanned at 2400 dpi produces an enormous, highly detailed file. Large format film was used by commercial photographers, fine art photographers, and portrait studios, and the results from scanning it are exceptional.
Automated film scanners are optimized for 35mm. They rely on consistent frame spacing, consistent film size, and consistent density ranges to process film quickly. Specialty formats break all of those assumptions. A 110 strip has different dimensions than a 35mm strip. A medium format 6x7 negative is more than four times the area of a 35mm frame. An 8x10 sheet film negative is a completely different class of original altogether.
Beyond format differences, older film — especially anything from before the 1970s — often has density and color characteristics that require hands-on correction to interpret correctly. Faded black and white negatives, color shifted early color film, and negatives with uneven development or aging all need a technician who knows what they're looking at. That's what every order here gets.
The resolution numbers for specialty film scanning are lower than for 35mm, but that doesn't mean less detail — it reflects the larger physical size of the original. A medium format 6x6 negative scanned at 2400 dpi produces a file of roughly 50 megapixels. A 4x5 sheet scanned at 2400 dpi produces well over 100 megapixels. The math works out differently when the negative is larger.
For most archiving and printing purposes, 2400 dpi is the right choice for medium and large format film. The files are large, detailed, and more than sufficient for prints at any reasonable size. Upgrade to 4800 dpi when you're working with commercially important negatives, fine art originals intended for very large print production, or when you want the absolute maximum from an exceptional piece of film.
Contact us before you ship. Specialty film orders always start with a conversation. Get in touch and describe what you have — format, approximate quantity, and condition. We'll confirm we can handle your specific film type, give you the current shipping address, and walk you through how to pack everything safely. Please do not send originals without prior confirmation.
Pack your film carefully. Specialty film formats vary widely in size and fragility, so packaging guidance depends on what you're sending. Strips and roll film should stay in protective sleeves where possible. Sheet film should be interleaved with acid-free tissue and packed flat in a rigid box. When in doubt, ask — we'd rather spend five minutes on a packaging question than receive damaged originals.
Invoice and payment. Once your film arrives, we'll confirm receipt and send an invoice via email through Square. Work begins as soon as payment is received. Turnaround is 7–10 business days from that point.
We deliver your scans. When your files are complete, we send a secure download link by email. Files are organized and labeled by format and frame where applicable. USB drive and CD delivery are available for an additional charge if you prefer a physical copy.
Your originals come back to you. We return all film by mail once the job is complete. Return shipping is a flat $12.95, billed when we ship your package back.
Contact us at info@yellowlabimaging.com or through our contact page. Let us know the film format, approximate quantity, and the general condition of the originals, and we'll get back to you with a quote and shipping instructions.
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