.: Photography Q&A: The Basics Of Developing Photographs
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* 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.
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