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B&W home developing

  • 25-05-2011 7:27pm
    #1
    Slidey
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    Hi people.

    A friend of mine is doing a photography course from home and one of her assignments is to develop her own pictures from B&W film.

    As a favour to her I said I would ask on here what chemicals/materials she would need and if anyone could advise on where to source them in either Derry, Letterkenny or Sligo it would be very much appreciated.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    spinandscribble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,000 ✭✭✭spinandscribble


    As far as chemicals go she'll need developer, stop (have been told if you really need to you can use water or water/vinegar) and a fix. I've only ever used Ilford brand so far so can't advise beyond that.

    A developing tank like http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/15457/show.html
    will also be needed, pretty sure she can find cheaper ones then that.

    she'll need a thermometer to check the temp of the developer mix, a watch, a bottle opener and a pair of scissors. somewhere to dry her negs without dust getting in the way.

    I have to say OP I'm surprised your friend has no idea what to search for considering she's doing a course, even if she's doing it from home, surely they provided her with information?


  • #3
    Slidey
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    spinandscribble wrote: »

    I have to say OP I'm surprised your friend has no idea what to search for considering she's doing a course, even if she's doing it from home, surely they provided her with information?

    They probably did, but I wanted to make sure I got all the details without missing anything.

    The main issue is where to get the chemicals locally if at all possible


  • #4
    spinandscribble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,000 ✭✭✭spinandscribble


    Slidey wrote: »
    They probably did, but I wanted to make sure I got all the details without missing anything.

    The main issue is where to get the chemicals locally if at all possible

    I'm not sure where I only know of places in Galway.


  • #5
    sineadw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,319 ✭✭✭sineadw


    Gunns in dublin will post them to her. Not sure she'll get them locally tbh. If she doesn't have anywhere *completely* dark to open the cannsiter and load the reel she'll need a darkbag too.


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