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Starting out

jone.g151214 · 2011-02-01 08:15:22

I would like to learn how to develop my own photographs, but I know nothing about the process or even what materials I need. Can anyone point me in the right direction by recommending a book for starters and/or what materials are necessary.

01-02-2011 8:15am

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jone.g151214

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I would like to learn how to develop my own photographs, but I know nothing about the process or even what materials I need. Can anyone point me in the right direction by recommending a book for starters and/or what materials are necessary.

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#2 01-02-2011 1:39pm

Nisio

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Hey,

Developing your own black and white film is straight forward enough; through the forum I learned last year. There are a load of threads in the forum if you know how to use the search function or there's a post in the frequently asked questions post (link here:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=68616896&postcount=21)

Maybe have a read through the links in that post and come back with more questions?

Oisin

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#3 01-02-2011 2:40pm

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Yup, Black and White is pretty straightforward to develop. I picked up the bits and pieces in Gunns on Wexford St. What you need costs about €40 and the developing tank has a full set of clear instructions inside.

All the times, temperatures and concentrations of the chemicals are here, and these, along with a couple of youtube tutorials will get you up and running.

I just scan my negatives. If you want to print as well, it gets a bit more involved.

EDIT: What you need btw are, a developing tank, some developer, some fixer and some stop, running water and a dark place to get the film from the roll into the developing tank. Thats all.

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#4 02-02-2011 10:21am

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As has been said, it really isn't hard to get started. It's some years since I did it myself but it's something everyone should try at least once. If you are struggling to find a dark place to load the film in the tank, then you can get a dayllight changing bag. I'd suggest popping into Gunn's they'll be able to offer you lots of advice and can supply everything you need to get started.

If you are nervous about trying this solo, then consider (A) Running a few rolls of film through the camera, without really worrying about the photo you are taking, so if things go wrong, you've really lost nothing (B) Check out the likes of Dublin Camera Club, The Gallery of Photography, for courses or take a look at www.monochromemeath.com (run by a member here) who offer a beginners course which teaches the basics of film development and darkroom printing.

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#5 02-02-2011 1:08pm

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Just happened upon this, thought it might be worth sharing -

http://kenshukan.net/john/archives/2009/02/11/my-film-development-methods/

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