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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
Kodak Charmera Goes Viral – But Does It Help Film Photography?(A film lab owner’s perspective) Lately, our inbox has been exploding. Hundreds of messages. Everyone asking the same thing: “Do you have the new Kodak Charmera camera?” It’s everywhere. TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, XHS. The Charmera is the new must-have, a tiny digital keychain camera with the Kodak name stamped on it. Cute, trendy, and instantly […]
April 28, 2025
What’s Next for The Black Hole?What’s Next for The Black Hole?If you’ve been dropping by The Black Hole recently whether it’s to develop some film, grab a coffee, or just hang out. You’ve probably felt it, there’s a bit of new energy in the air. Something’s starting to take shape, and it’s exciting!The Black Hole started with a simple idea: […]
August 29, 2024
My name is Gavin
My name is GavinHi, I’m Gavin. If you’ve ever visited The Black Hole, you’ve probably seen me behind the counter. I’ve been with The Black Hole for a year now, and during this time, I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge—not just about film photography. You might wonder why I’ve chosen to stay at The Black […]
October 7, 2022
Kodak Charmera Goes Viral But Does It Help Film Photography?Pro Scanning Service Scanning film has traditionally used older but efficient devices such Noritsu or Fuji Frontier on one end, on the far end of the quality spectrum there is drum scanning. Both the Noritsu and Frontier feeds on film at unbelievable speeds but it is important to note that at the end of the […]