Resources
Links I use and recommend.
Free software
- darktabledarktable.orgWhat I use to turn my scans into positives (negadoctor module) and edit RAW files, instead of Lightroom.
- RawTherapeerawtherapee.comAnother free RAW developer, an alternative to darktable with a different approach to colour and detail.
- GIMPgimp.orgThe free image editor, like Photoshop: layers, retouching, dust and scratch removal on scans.
- PIXLS.USpixls.usCommunity for photography with free and open-source tools (darktable, RawTherapee, Siril…), with tutorials and a very helpful forum.
Community & learning
Developing & scanning
Labs
Carmencita is the one I use; the rest are on my list to try.
- Carmencita Film Labcarmencitafilmlab.com · BarcelonaMy lab of choice: every roll of mine has gone through their Barcelona lab so far.
- REVELAB Studiorevelab.es · BarcelonaFilm lab and shop: C-41, B&W, E-6 and ECN-2.
- VM Fotovmfoto.com · BarcelonaLab with over 25 years of experience: developing, scanning and enlargements of all kinds of film.
- dubblelabdubblelab.com · BarcelonaThe dubblefilm lab in Poblenou: 35mm and 120, colour, B&W, E-6 and ECN-2, plus film and cameras.
- Contado Pierdecontadopierde.com · MadridSocial photo & film lab.
- Miyagi Studiomiyagistudio.com · MadridCamera shop with a repair workshop, lab, film and gear rental.
- La Química Film Lablaquimicafilmlab.com · GranadaSmall lab in the centre of Granada: 35mm and 120 in colour, B&W, slide and filmsoup, with scanning; they also take rolls by post.
- FotoCarretefotocarrete.com · OnlineOnline analog shop with its own lab: C-41, B&W, ECN-2 and scanning.
- Foto R3foto-r3.com · GijónFilm, chemistry and paper for the darkroom, with a lab service too.
- Fotolabfotolabs.es · OnlinePrints, enlargements and albums from digital files — handy for printing your scans.
And for the maths and the scans, see my tools.