Medium Format Processing

[WoZZeR]

Hi chaps

I've had 4 films processed so far from my RB67 and much as I like the local camera shop am a little underwhelmed with the processing, the negatives are probably OK, but the 'pro' scans are truly dreadful, a 6 year old compact camera would do a better job.

So, any recommendations for a mail order processor or scanning service?

I am toying with the idea of developing the film myself and getting a decent scanner but this could be expensive.

What do you MF chaps do/use?

Cheers

 

[WoZZeR]

Cheers for the replies

I'll give Peak a go with my next film.

As I am trying to learn Film Photography, this is my first film camera, it is difficult to assess the image with dodgy digital prints and dusty scans.

As a short term measure I was wondering if the V550 Scanner would be OK for a beginner or I could try the lightbox idea with my 5D MK1 as we now have a Sigma 105 Macro lens, the results should be better than the scans I got last weekend.

Processing my own film sounds good as a project for the future.

Edit: Love your photos Kei, the B&W tones are very nice, very atmospheric.

 

[WoZZeR]

That sounds OK to me.

There is also a V600, I can't really see the difference in specs but a minor increase in price.