Photography Q A The Basics Of Developing Photographs

Photography Q&A: The Basics Of Developing Photographs

Summary: Can I develop my own photographs?

Yes, you can. By having your own darkroom, it is possible that you can develop your own photos. You first need to set up your own darkroom and buy darkroom equipment.

What equipment and supplies do I need in a darkroom?

A darkroom requires many kinds of equipment to get you started in developing your photos. It is expensive, so you should prepare a sufficient amount of money to get into this hobby.

The darkroom necessities are...

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Article Body: Can I develop my own photographs?

Yes, you can. By having your own darkroom, it is possible that you can develop your own photos. You first need to set up your own darkroom and buy darkroom equipment.

What equipment and supplies do I need in a darkroom?

A darkroom requires many kinds of equipment to get you started in developing your photos. It is expensive, so you should prepare a sufficient amount of money to get into this hobby.

The darkroom necessities are:

Enlarger Negative carrier Lens Board Lens Safelight Print trays Timer Thermometer Funnel Chemical jugs Developer, stop, fixer Printing paper Mixing rod Print squeegee Dust brush Graduates Negative Storage Dark Bag/ Dark room Film tank Film reels Film

Above is the equipment you need for a darkroom. However, you still need additional equipment to set up a complete darkroom above and beyond the former, which includes:

Paper cutter Color print drum Motor base for print drum or rotary processor Color head or filters Color printing paper Color chemicals Jugs and graduates for color chemistry Color print viewing filter kit Light table Dry mount press Mounting tissue Bulk film loader Film cassettes Darkroom sink Water board Film drier Print drier Toners Jugs for toners Exposure/color analyzer Repeating printing timer Photo Oils/pencils Print tongs Hypo clear, photo-flow Easel Polycontrast Filters Film clips Print washer Blotter book Projection scale Antistaticum Canned air Loupe Cropping guide Film washer Cotton gloves Spotting dyes Spotting brush Contact printer Grain focuser

What makes a good darkroom?

A good darkroom should be light-proof, spacious, have dry and wet areas, have ventilation, have bench space, be organized, have a safe light, and be comfortable to work in. Since you will be working with chemicals, it is important that you have enough space to maneuver to avoid tripping over dangerous chemicals.