How possible is it to do?

It was an event where the photographer obviously did not know what he was doing.

So several a rolls of film the pix where a 4-5 on the 10 scale.

I think it was an exposure issue. They were darkish.

Could the film or pix be fixed?

I'm not sure what you're asking. Are we talking about 35mm film, or are we talking about prints made from the film?

Either way, the film or prints can be digitally scanned and wonders can be worked with digital processing.

If these are merely poor prints, the spectrum of information available is contained in the negatives. If the film was poorly processed, digital results would be less satisfying, but still, it's likely much can be done to improve image quality.

Thanks Para for the question and info. Yes 35mm film.

So the prints are not of good quality so the film is of poor quality I am almost sure.

So what would be the best plan of action and who would be able to make all better?

You'll be better off having the negatives digitally scanned. You should be able to find someone locally who can do this for a fee.

I guess you might start by asking at a camera store.

Great, thank you. That is really helpful.

Like Para said. I like to collect cameras and use/develop 35mm film, I have a modest digital scanner which I use for old negatives that I have taken years ago. Time consuming but can correct lighting and film developing issues.

I have also used THE DARKROOM and been very happy with their results.

THE DARKROOM

"The Darkroom can create scans, reprints and enlargements from your 35mm, APS/Advantix, 110 and 120 Format Film. This includes Color, B&W and Slide Film. We utilize high-resolution scanners to ensure the best quality images to our customers, and to create better results than one could typically achieve from scanning film at home.

Our film scanning service is perfect for those with old rolls of film, negatives or “found film.” Found film refers to old undeveloped film rolls or negatives that you have found in a drawer or the attic. These mystery time capsules can potentially have huge sentimental value, and you can trust those memories with us."


What I like is you can get the digital scans and once you see the results you can decide about whether it is worth ordering prints.

Camera stores in this day and age are few and very far between. Here in the greater Detroit area we have Woodward Camera and that is it. Note, Best Buy may sell cameras but they are most definitely NOT a camera store. Rather than try to find an actual camera store in your area I would suggest you call B&H Photo in New York City and as for a referral for a film scanning service. I have experience with B&H going back to the late 70's and have found that there people will go out of their way in providing assistance to potential customers.

Take note, they do also sell film scanners but any scanner under 500 dollars is a waste of money, resolution claims are all from software manipulation with optical resolutions ranging from 300-600 DPI. For 35mm film you really do need at least 3600 DPI of Optical Resolution. There was a time when B&H offered a professional film scanner with 10,000 dpi Optical resolution and the capability of scanning up to 4x5 inch film but that one is long gone because the starting price was over 12,000 dollars.

We used to have a couple of real camera stores . No more .

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Originally posted by old rugged cross:
Thanks Para for the question and info. Yes 35mm film.

So the prints are not of good quality so the film is of poor quality I am almost sure.

So what would be the best plan of action and who would be able to make all better?

You might be surprised, different labs have different standards. I’ve experienced this, color being completely different or exposures different.

It’s certainly worth taking to another lab, let them know you would like for them to take extra time to get it right.