Darkroom Guide
Are you considering processing your own black & white films and/or printing your own black & white photos? Here is a list of what you will need (ESSENTIAL) to get started as well as suggestions for items that may make some tasks a little easier (optional).
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REQUIREMENTS |
ANTICIPATED ACTIVITY |
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FILM |
CONTACT |
ENLARGING |
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CONSUMABLES |
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Black & White film |
exposed |
developed |
developed |
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film developer |
ESSENTIAL |
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stop bath |
ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
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film fixer |
ESSENTIAL |
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wetting agent |
ESSENTIAL |
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negative storage envelopes |
ESSENTIAL |
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Black & White paper |
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ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
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developer |
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ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
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paper fixer |
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ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
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HARDWARE |
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universal developing tank & reels |
ESSENTIAL |
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timer or watch |
ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
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large measuring cylinder |
ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
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small measuring cylinder |
ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
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funnel |
optional |
optional |
optional |
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storage bottles for fixer & stop |
ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
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chemical mixer |
optional |
optional |
optional |
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tap hose |
ESSENTIAL |
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film clips |
ESSENTIAL |
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scissors |
ESSENTIAL |
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contact printing frame |
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ESSENTIAL |
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safelight |
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ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
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developing trays (set of 3) |
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ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
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print tongs (1 pair) |
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ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
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enlarger |
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ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
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multi contrast filters |
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ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
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exposure time switch |
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ESSENTIAL |
ESSENTIAL |
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masking frame (enlarging easel) |
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ESSENTIAL |
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focus finder |
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optional |
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print squeegee |
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optional |
optional |
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dish-warmer |
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optional |
optional |
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siphon for washing |
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optional |
optional |