Bubo Film Lab

30/10/2025

The results of a recently developed film for

Shot on portra 400 with the Rolleiflex T1 📸

Thanks for trusting us with your film! 🎞️

18/09/2025

📸 Shooting expired film? Here’s how! 🎞️

Expired film can still give you good results, it just needs a little extra care!
It won’t give you perfect results, expect quirks, color shifts, and grain. But that’s part of the charm.

‼️This is the golden rule:
For every 10 years past expiration, give your film +1 stop of light.

👉 The easiest way? Adjust your camera’s ISO setting.

Example: you’ve got a roll of ISO 400 that’s expired around 2015. Set your camera to ISO 200.
This “tricks” your camera into letting in more light, compensating for the film’s aging.

😇This way you compensate in-camera, so there’s no need to push or adjust in the lab. The lab can then develop your film normally, you’ll get the best results and you pay the standard price!

A small tweak, a big difference! 😉

Want to know more? Always open for dm's!

NOTES:
- Some cameras don’t let you change ISO manually, especially point-and-shoots that read DX codes.
- The image is Polaroid HD 100 expired in may 1997 and been cold stored since 2006. I shot this on ISO 50, results are okey.
- Store your film cold (fridge or freezer) if you don't want your film to expire over time.

16/09/2025

The result of a recently developed film for

Shot on 35mm Kodak Colorplus with a Pentax 67, so you have these nice sprocket holes! 😄

Thanks for trusting us with your film! 🎞️

19/08/2025

The result of a recently developed film for
Shot on Ilford HP5 and developed in Kodak XTOL developer
Thanks for trusting us with your film! 🎞️

Model:

26/06/2025

These monthly posts are getting later and later… 😅
But that’s only because things at the lab are getting better and better!

Bit by bit, we’re fine-tuning the process, learning the little tweaks in film development, gaining more control over the chemistry, and making small improvements that really add up. It’s all about growing, learning, and making this lab the best it can be.

These scans are great examples of what we can offer. I’d love to hear your thoughts: what you love, what you don’t love. Your feedback helps shape the lab into something that really fits your needs as a photographer.

Much love,
Milan ❤️

19/05/2025

April was another fantastic month for the lab, in fact, it was our second best month so far! We're growing steadily, and we really like where things are heading. 💪

One of the things that makes us happiest? Seeing familiar faces come back with new rolls of film. That tells us we're doing something right, and we’re incredibly grateful for the trust and support. 🙏

A huge thanks to every single one of you who dropped by, spread the word, or simply cheered us on. You’re helping build something special here in Oostende. 🌊

Let’s keep it rolling 📸😎
Milan

19/04/2025

🤎 In March, 250 rolls told their stories.
In black and white. In color.
Quiet moments, loud scenes, glances, landscapes, memories.

💪 We may be a small (but growing) lab,
but every frame that comes through here gets our full attention.

🧪 Developed with care, rinsed with love, and returned with respect —
We know what these moments mean to you.

🌊 Oostende keeps going!
See you soon.

20/03/2025

21/02/2025

🔥 The game is on - Battle of the century🔥

At the lab we have two scanners. A Fuji Frontier SP3000 and a Noritsu LS1100. Both very good and capable scanners for scanning film. The SP3000 is also capable of scanning 120 film. But that's not what we're talking about today... Today is all about 35mm film! 🎞

Both scanners can achieve amazing results. But people are asking: "which one should I pick?"
Spoiler alert: there is no right answer. It's all personal preferences. 🤭

But let's play a little game that I like to call - Fronty or Ritsu 😎
Each photo is scanned on both scanners, for you to find out which is which. Fronty or Ritsu? 🤔
Comment what you think! 📣

Solution will be posted on Sunday. Good luck! 🤞

19/02/2025

📸 Back on track – and with good news! 🎞️

Things have been a bit quiet here lately… Exams took up most of my time, but no worries—we’re back on track! And even better: I passed all my exams! 🎉

December and January might have been slower on Instagram, but behind the scenes, the lab never stopped. New film rolls were developed, scans came to life, and the love for analog stayed as strong as ever!

We're kicking off 2025 with full energy: more analog film, new projects, and, of course, more stories to share. Thanks for your patience and support! 🙌

Milan

19/12/2024

🎄Holiday Cheers from Bubo Film Lab!🎄

Hi everyone! The holidays are just around the corner, and we’re gearing up for some festive fun! And a little study time for me... 🥺 But here’s what you need to know:

⏭️ Next week (starting Monday, December 23rd) will be your last chance to drop off film before we take a short holiday break.

🎞 Any film delivered after that will be lovingly developed starting the week of January 13th.

🕰 In January, our delivery time will be two weeks. Because, as a student, I’ll be busy with exams. But don’t worry! From February 3rd, we’ll be back to our usual one-week turnaround.

Thank you so much for your support this year—it’s been amazing to work on your film projects! Wishing you all a warm, creative, and joy-filled holiday season! 📸. See you in 2025! 🥳

11/12/2024

🎞️ A New Month, A New Post! 🤟

As we step into the final month of 2024, let’s take a moment to look back at some of our favorite photos from November! 📸✨ Your creativity continues and never stops! We're so grateful for everyone who sent their film our way—whether you dropped by in Diksmuide, Oostende, or Antwerp. Thank you for trusting us with your memories! 🤎

Keep capturing the magic 🎞️, and who knows? Maybe December will surprise us with some snow ❄️—perfect for those pure winter scenes we all love!

Let’s make the most of this last month of the year. Keep shooting, and see you soon! 📷