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== Process overview & basic theory == |
== Process overview & basic theory == |
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== Used materials == |
== Used materials == |
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These assume a 500 ml tank is being used to develop a single roll of film (either 135 or 120). Adjustments for other situations should be straightforward, except maybe for sheet film. |
These assume a 500 ml tank is being used to develop a single roll of film (either 135 or 120). Adjustments for other situations should be straightforward, except maybe for sheet film. |
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=== Non-consumable === |
=== Non-consumable === |
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==== Required ==== |
==== Required ==== |
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* 1 big water container, sufficient to put all the materials in with slack space |
* 1 big water container, sufficient to put all the materials in with slack space |
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* 1 thermometer (not the clinical type) |
* 1 thermometer (not the clinical type) |
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* 1 daylight developing tank |
* 1 daylight developing tank |
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+ | * spiral(s) (must match tank if using a plastic one) |
− | * 1 liquid measure, at least 1 litre capacity |
+ | * 1 liquid measure (measuring graduate), at least 1 litre capacity |
* 1 container for each chemical you will use (600ml capacity or more) |
* 1 container for each chemical you will use (600ml capacity or more) |
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* 1 pair of film weights per film being developed |
* 1 pair of film weights per film being developed |
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+ | * 1 pair of scissors |
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The big water container serves to stabilize the temperature of all the components. A temperature shock might damage the film being processed. |
The big water container serves to stabilize the temperature of all the components. A temperature shock might damage the film being processed. |
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− | You will use at least developer and fixer, so you will need at least 2 containers, more if you use optional chemicals. |
+ | You will use at least developer and fixer, so you will need at least 2 containers, more if you use optional chemicals. Label your chemicals clearly in a way that it won't go off with water; don't mismatch the containers and chemicals. |
Film weights are a a must, but the don't need to be "official". Clothes pegs will do the job with no side-effects. |
Film weights are a a must, but the don't need to be "official". Clothes pegs will do the job with no side-effects. |
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==== Optional ==== |
==== Optional ==== |
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+ | * funnel(s) to pour liquids |
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+ | * stirrer(s) to mix them |
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* 1 dark changing bag |
* 1 dark changing bag |
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+ | * 1 canister opener or bottle opener |
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+ | * 1 film retriever (if you don't want to open the canisters) |
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+ | * stopwatch (there are some specialized for photography too) |
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=== Consumable === |
=== Consumable === |
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==== Required ==== |
==== Required ==== |
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* developer |
* developer |
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== Sources == |
== Sources == |
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− | * [http://photo-utopia.blogspot.com/2008/05/developing-your-first-b-film.html |
+ | * [http://photo-utopia.blogspot.com/2008/05/developing-your-first-b-film.html Developing your first B&W film] - Photo Utopia weblog |
+ | * [http://www.fecalface.com/SF/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=344&Itemid=92 How to process B+W film] - Fecal Face |
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+ | * [http://silverbased.org/101-bw-dev/ 101: What do I need to develop film?] - Silverbased weblog |
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+ | [[Category:Film photography]] |
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+ | [[Category:DIY]] |
Latest revision as of 10:41, 9 November 2013
Film development[]
Definition:
Process overview & basic theory[]
Used materials[]
These assume a 500 ml tank is being used to develop a single roll of film (either 135 or 120). Adjustments for other situations should be straightforward, except maybe for sheet film.
Non-consumable[]
Required[]
- 1 big water container, sufficient to put all the materials in with slack space
- 1 thermometer (not the clinical type)
- 1 daylight developing tank
- spiral(s) (must match tank if using a plastic one)
- 1 liquid measure (measuring graduate), at least 1 litre capacity
- 1 container for each chemical you will use (600ml capacity or more)
- 1 pair of film weights per film being developed
- 1 pair of scissors
The big water container serves to stabilize the temperature of all the components. A temperature shock might damage the film being processed.
You will use at least developer and fixer, so you will need at least 2 containers, more if you use optional chemicals. Label your chemicals clearly in a way that it won't go off with water; don't mismatch the containers and chemicals.
Film weights are a a must, but the don't need to be "official". Clothes pegs will do the job with no side-effects.
Optional[]
- funnel(s) to pour liquids
- stirrer(s) to mix them
- medicine syringe(s) (5-10ml)
- 1 dark changing bag
- 1 canister opener or bottle opener
- 1 film retriever (if you don't want to open the canisters)
- stopwatch (there are some specialized for photography too)
Consumable[]
Required[]
- developer
- fixer
Both in enough quantity to fill your tank (it's good practice to prepare a little more, just in case some of it leaks).
A note on hardening fixers: they are usually not needed for most films. They have also a downside: it's much harder to wash them off your film after use (see procedure below).
Optional[]
A note on "optional" chemicals: they are part of the development process. The fact that you can develop film without them (or their official formula - see chemicals) doesn't mean they are not needed. Good, consistent results are harder to achieve without them, or archivability issues may arise. You've been warned.
- stopper
- washing aid (hypo remover)
- wetting agent (surfactant)
Step-by-step procedure[]
Sources[]
- Developing your first B&W film - Photo Utopia weblog
- How to process B+W film - Fecal Face
- 101: What do I need to develop film? - Silverbased weblog