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Q. learning developing

Asked by Ajay Prasad (K=5) on 8/16/2006

I am new to darkroom,and wish to learn developing(B/W,Colour and slide).How should I start off?

Robert Chin

(K=22282) - Comment Date 9/21/2006

That`s a tough one because a lot of people have gone digital even the school I went to is no longer doing film.Color and slide is more difficult as temperature controll is more critical but b&w is quite easy.Why do you want to do film?
Regards
Robbie

ann clancy (K=2014) - Comment Date 9/21/2006

The best thing would be to find some good resources; i.e. books, a school in your area , another photographer who does their own work.

Not all schools have given up traditional darkroom work it will just depend on your location. Film is still alive and well, with many people continuing to use it because they love the process and it has value for them.

You can start with checking out Ilford's website, they have a series of pdf files that are very specific about what you will need and how to start with the basics.

Also , check out Larry Barlett's book on black and white printing, Harry Horenstein book "black and white photography".

Each type of film you mentioned are processed and printed differently. So you might be better served to begin with one, probably black and white as color is a bit more tricky as Robbie has suggested with temperature colors, etc.

this is not a question that can be answered easily in a few words.

Clay Turtle (K=-42) - Comment Date 3/15/2007

Good luck on colour . . . slide film is an easier process to me than negative processing but finding kits for either may be like finding hens teeth. B&W can be processed at various temperatures but colour is specific to about 100 degrees F. with .5 degree variation tolerance.

John Cowie (K=10) - Comment Date 2/11/2008

I would stick with b/w in the beginning. Take a class or find someone to teach you. After you learn the basics of b/w then give color a shot. Good luck.

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