Self-developing film

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• What equipment do I need to develop film at home?

  

  You will need: A changing bag, developing tank, reels, developing solution, fixer, hypo cleaning agent, access to water, clips, timer, thermometer, and measuring cups.

• Is it cheaper to develop my own film at home?

  Yes, if you shoot a lot of film it can often be cheaper to develop it yourself at home.

• Can you develop film without a darkroom?

  

  Yes, however the spooling of your film must be performed in the dark.

• How to develop black and white film at home

  

  Load your film in the dark, prepare your solution at 20℃, pour developer for the desired amount of time, wash, pour the fixer for the desired amount of time, wash with hypo solution, and hang to dry.

• Why is black and white film easier to develop at home than color film?

  

  The steps involved in developing color film are more complicated than with black and white, and temperature control is also a key part of the process.

• How to safely dispose of film developing chemicals

  The best way to dispose of your chemicals is to discharge them at your city’s waste collection point.

• Can I still develop expired film?

  Yes, in most cases expired film can still be developed normally. Though there may be some visible degradation noticeable in the final images, depending on how many years the film has expired by, as well as the conditions it has been stored in.

• What is the easiest way to develop color film at home?

  It is sometimes said that color film is more difficult to develop at home than black and white film. However, with a bit of practice developing color film is a simple enough process. Here’s how it’s done.

• How to load film onto a developing reel?

  

  Clip the start of your film to the developing reel, then rotate the reel while the film feeds itself onto the spiral until the whole film is in place.