on-line post processing recommendations

[22littlereasons]

I'm in Canada... any recommendations/experiences using on-line processing from another country. Is delivery consistent? Any good Canadian firms?

Thanks in advance.

[ssim]

I really struggled with local labs. I came across www.imagespin.com (http://www.imagespin.com) . I have had them do up to 20X30 for me. Their quality is outstanding and consistent.

[Bob_A]

I'm in Canada... any recommendations/experiences using on-line processing from another country. Is delivery consistent? Any good Canadian firms?

Thanks in advance.

I've been using TheLab (www.thelabvancouver.com (http://www.thelabvancouver.com/) ), and they have been fantastic. They are really helpful, their equipment is properly calibrated, and they will print with automatic image enhancements/adjustments turned off. 4x6 proofs are $0.55 each (excluding tax and shipping), which is reasonable for a pro lab. The print quality is excellent, and they do use Fuji CrystalArchive paper.

My only complaints are that you can't pay on-line, and sending files is really slow. But their service more than makes up for these minor inconveniences. Note: They will keep your cc number on file so you don't have to phone to pay each time.

The lab I have been most disappointed with is London Drugs. Since they refuse to print with auto image enhancements/adjustments turned off, the results are horrible. Too bad since they are one of the most expensive mini-labs, and use Fuji CrystalArchive paper.

I've also used labs in my area that turn off auto enhancements, but the prints turn out terrible because their equipment is way out of calibration.

TheLab definitely has my business.


Bob