Ikigai Camera

Super quick turn around and brilliant results. I live in Sydney so I sent 4 rolls of film express through Aus Post. The film was sent at 1pm and at 2pm the next day I had the scans in my inbox!

The best service I’ve ever received! I was in a rush to get my film developed and within my deadline they managed to develop, scan and email my photos. They were so understanding of my circumstances and prompt with their response (via email). In absolute awe and ever so greatful. Thank you so much Nathan and the team. Can’t recommend this place enough!

I don't post reviews of places. However I cannot stand the knowledge that there are people that don't know about this place. I cannot find a flaw in this business. They are genuinely so unbelievably easy to work with, and satisfying, and caring, that developing film has moved from a chore to a joy.
I can't wait to go and take more photos, so I can get them developed at Ikigai.

The team at Ikigai are amazing. They produce consistently high quality results, and somehow manage to maintain a speedy turn around throughout the year. What sets Ikigai apart for me however, is their genuine interest and engagement with their customers and the broader film community - something I haven’t experienced with any other lab, and something that is so important for an industry and culture under such economic pressure. Ikigai are more than doing their part in keeping our dream alive. Cheers legends!

Best Film lab around! Love their service, dedication to their craft, and everything they offer. They are my go-to film lab for processing, scanning, and purchasing film. They are the best. Highly recommend!

Super easy and quick drop off process, scans were returned in 3 business days and came out beautifully. Great service!

The best film lab I have ever had the pleasure of working with! Incredible quality scans for professional work.

Only place I trust with dev/scans (especially black and white). Flawlessly consistent and great quality. And doesn't repackage Fuji film and sell it as their own

You guys are legends! Bought some lomo film from your website that I have never seen anywhere else.thanks

Absolutely the best place to get film developed without a doubt. Not only is it reasonably price with a super speedy turn around time, but the ikigai staff are endlessly kind, generous and helpful. I couldn’t recommend more highly.

Best lab in the business!

Scans are always great quality and their turnaround is always within a reasonable amount of time. The 120 high res scans look so good!

Film prices are some of the best in the country as well, Portra 400 in 120 is cheapest I’ve seen anywhere online. They ship very quickly as well.

Don’t bother buying/developing your film from the big box stores here in Australia, just send it to Ikigai, their work is top notch!

Ikigai is the best film lab in Aus, I've done a lot of shopping around. There's a lot of great talent in the industry, but if you want to results of real creative collaborators then look no further. There is an artistry in developing and scanning and I seriously believe these guys treat every roll like its going to be on display in your local gallery:)

Melbourne's best film lab! The team here are so helpful, kind and patient to film shooters of all levels. Been getting my film developed with Ikigai since they opened and never looking back

Amazing lab - seamless process start to finish, the best communication going around, quick turnaround and beautiful scans!

The team at Ikigai are truly second to none. I’ve used several labs across Australia and Pete and his team really set the standard in terms of service, knowledge and quality of scans.

Despite being interstate and having local labs around me, I still send Ikigai all my film to develop and scan and can sincerely say that I don’t trust any other lab with my film, be it for my personal or professional work, I know every roll is treated with the utmost care and consideration.

Don’t send your film elsewhere, you’ll regret it!

I love Ikigai Film Lab. They are so easy to communicate with and I won’t be sending my film anywhere else again! Thank you to the team at Ikigai, you’re all the best!

Great customer service, attentive service! Professional! Many choices of films. They can drop off the roll and developing or scanning during the lockdown. I’m happy the shop location at west Melbourne! Recommend Ikigai Camera!

Great customer service, attentive service! Professional! Fast delivery, beautiful packing and sticker, super best price of the 35mm films, Also many choices of films and old school Camera. They can drop off the roll and developing or scanning during the lockdown. I’m happy the shop location at west Melbourne! Recommend Ikigai Camera!

Super quick and great service. Answered all questions promptly and developed + scanned photos within the day. Drop off box service was a great option to have. Very happy and will use them again!

Wouldn't take my film anywhere else! Great pricing, product selection, general service, and chats!