On Mon, 30 Jun 2003, Christopher Comer wrote: > I ordered a film scanner on the cheap and I would like > to put together a pseudo darkroom. I'd like to be able to > develop b&w film and then scan the neg. into the computer for > manipulation. I think all I need is a developing tank and
This is what I've been doing for some time. You need: A tank and reel(s). A measuring cup. A kitchen thermometer. A kitchen timer. A bottle of developer, stop, fixer, and if you're feeling saucy some drying agent (or is it wetting agent? whatever). Some string. Some plastic clothespins. A few extra jugs for pre-mixed chemicals is useful, I keep premade stop, fixer, and the drying (or was that wetting?) agent. I use Sprint Systems Developer (a liquid varient of D76 1:1), Sprint Systems Stop, Sprint Systems Fix (without the hardening agent), and Kodak Photoflo. The chemicals should be available from any mail order outlet or local shop, I've bought them from Adorama before. I prefer stainless steel reels, the single Hewes reel I have is fabulous, and steel tanks over the plastic ones. The jugs I use are now just recycled chemical jugs, but for a time I used simple half gallon jugs which I purchsed from K Mart, along with all the rest of the kitchen items I use. -- http://www.infotainment.org <-> more fun than a poke in your eye. http://www.eighteenpercent.com <-> photography and portfolio.
