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DSMFilmLab Drop-off Point
1358 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
Local lab, also offering scanning and development, of 35mm, 110 and 120 film.
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of DSMFilmLab Drop-off Point, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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Develops film 7 mentions
“However, film development and scanning is an incredibly fragile process (not to mention expensive, especially for someone just starting out!”
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listed on their own site
What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of DSMFilmLab Drop-off Point.
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Fast turnaround 2 mentions
“Super easy to drop off, quick turn around time, and lovely craftsmanship.”
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Quality film scans 2 mentions
“I sent a couple of film rolls to DSMFilmLab for scanning, and the scans were great!”
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Film in stock 2 mentions
“I don't write reviews, but this is deserved, I have ordered with DSM Film Lab at least 6+ times with over 20 rolls of film.”
Film developing at DSMFilmLab Drop-off Point
What we could verify about how film is handled here. Blank lines mean the shop hasn't published it — not that the answer is no.
| Developed in-house | Not stated on their site |
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| Scanners | Fujifilm Frontier |
| Turnaround | Not stated on their site |
| Negatives returned | Yes — negatives come back to you |
| Cheapest developing price found | $5 a roll |
Brands mentioned at DSMFilmLab Drop-off Point
Photographic brands named on the shop's own site or in customer reviews. Stock moves — call before making a trip for a specific body or lens.
What customers say
High quality film processing in central Iowa. DSM Film Labs is helping keep the film renaissance alive. Super high quality scans with excellent color. I ordered the PRO retouching and the shots I got back are beautiful. I'll attach a few to this review (Fujicolor Superia X-TRA 400 35mm).
There's no one I trust more with my film than Logan and DSMFilmLab. His knowledge and passion of all things cameras, film and developing is extremely helpful and the customer service he and his team provide is top-tier.
I have been going through multiple generations of family photos and scanning them into my computer. But I came across some larger- sized negatives from about 1930 that I wasn't able to scan. DSM Film Lab said they would be able to help. I had no idea if they would even turn out or what sort of result there would be.
Excellent Film Lab. I get my color and B&W film developed here, and the scans are fantastic. I also get excellent customer service when I have questions and concerns. I'm a loyal customer.
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