Returning to Film Photography After 30 Years

[Chuddy]

Hi all, new member here.

When I was growing up my father and I used to develop and print 35mm film in our own darkroom. Now, after 30 years, I would like to return to film photography using medium format equipment. I have just purchased a Yashica Mat 124.

Initially, I will mail my negatives away to be developed and printed, then perhaps go it alone depending on my commitments etc. And this is where I get confused (probably to being 'rusty' after all these years). The Yashica is a 6x6 format camera, but mail order printing firms will generally print 120 film on 5"x4" paper.

I deliberately chose 6x6 because I like the square format, so why is it I can't get square prints? Doesn't that defeat the whole rationale of 6x6?

Please correct an misunderstandings I may have! Thanks.

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[djacobox372]

Photo paper doesnt normally come in square format, when printin 6x6 youll have a border.

U might want to consider developing and scanning yourself, especially if u shoot b/w

[BlackSheep]

Just fyi, the OP reposted in a more appropriate format here:
Developing & Printing Medium Format Film

[selmerdave]

I normally get 6x6 prints on 5x5 paper, doesn't seem to require any special request. I'd look for a place that offers that.

Dave

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What lab are you using?

Dwayne's (A trusted name in photo processing for over 50 years - Dwayne's Photo) prints 6x6 as 4x4. (4x4 is nice because it will still fit in a regular 4x6 photo album.)

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You can request other sizes too, of course.

[Sw1tchFX]

When it comes to color film, if you can't develop/scan yourself, than go with the best or go home:

http://www.richardphotolab.com


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What do they have in common? When they send film out, it goes to RPL.