Film Processing Equipment
Sep 18, 2021 10:26:41 #
I am a dinosaur who is still shooting black and white film in a Hasselblad medium format camera. The problem is the local film processing lab has closed and the only alternative is Hunts Photo that takes over 3 weeks to develop, scan, and print. I am interested in purchasing equipment to develop my film at home and perhaps scanning also so that I could send to local CVS to print and get pictures the next day. At least that's my thinking at this point. Do any of you have thoughts about my dilemma or equipment that I could purchase at reasonable costs ?
Thanks Richard Berman Rberman35@gmail.com
Thanks Richard Berman Rberman35@gmail.com
Sep 18, 2021 10:30:23 #
Are you interested in purchasing an additional Hasselblad ? I have one that is decades old and brand new - never used. Mint condition.
Feel free to contact me if you are interested
amaizn_blu@yahoo.com
Feel free to contact me if you are interested
amaizn_blu@yahoo.com
Sep 18, 2021 10:39:07 #
Sep 18, 2021 10:46:27 #
I will get back to you a little later. Not at home right now. Can I send pictures to an email ?
Sep 18, 2021 10:59:54 #
rberman wrote:
I am a dinosaur who is still shooting black and wh... (show quote)
Are you talking about processing B&W or Color film? Reading again I see (only) B&W. Black and White is easy at home. Color I always send to a lab. There are lots of mail order labs around. But yes, you must have patience as it takes time. Since you are shooting film you are not getting immediate gratification now. I occasionally shoot 35mm or 4x5" film. I don't have a 6cm camera right now but do have the processing equipment for doing B&W film.
Tank big enough for 120 size film, metal or plastic for one or more spools of film.
Corresponding metal or plastic reels for film.
Wash hose or mechanism wash tank.
Developer: D76, HC110, etc.
Stop Bath: Indicator Stop or Concentrated Acetic Acid.
Fixer: Rapid Fix, Hardening Fixer, etc.
Rinse Water, long rinse.
Fixer Eliminator.
Final Rinse, short rinse.
Photo flow, Detergent rinse.
Hang and dry (some people Squeegee first).
Cut film and Scan.
Sep 18, 2021 11:03:54 #
A quick check a Amazon yielded 4pg of hits. YIKES! though at some of the prices. Try posting a WTB add in the Members Buy & Sell section. Maybe consider another film lab that gives more prompt turn around? The selections of developing chemicals seems very limited these days, too & will probably be even more scarce in the future. Then there's the potential 'problem' of disposing of your used chemicals, especially the fixer that will contain the heavy metal silver. Good luck in your quest.
Sep 18, 2021 11:04:41 #
I still shoot black and white film. I especially enjoy large format. If you are interested in doing your own processing, here's a good start:
https://www.amazon.com/Darkroom-Developing-Equipment-Processing-Color/dp/B07VTSBJZM/ref=asc_df_B07VTSBJZM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385174859961&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4928420862397187422&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030156&hvtargid=pla-835610018791&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=76690811737&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=385174859961&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4928420862397187422&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030156&hvtargid=pla-835610018791
When you get right down to it, it's considerably less money than digital.
--Bob
https://www.amazon.com/Darkroom-Developing-Equipment-Processing-Color/dp/B07VTSBJZM/ref=asc_df_B07VTSBJZM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385174859961&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4928420862397187422&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030156&hvtargid=pla-835610018791&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=76690811737&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=385174859961&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4928420862397187422&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030156&hvtargid=pla-835610018791
When you get right down to it, it's considerably less money than digital.
--Bob
rberman wrote:
I am a dinosaur who is still shooting black and wh... (show quote)
Sep 18, 2021 15:13:09 #
I think you could send pictures through email or text them to me at 207-899-8488. Thanks. Richard
Sep 18, 2021 15:15:03 #
Thanks, Bob. I am also looking at B&H. I am hoping to buy used equipment but might just have to buy new. Peace. Richard
Sep 18, 2021 15:50:44 #
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Sep 19, 2021 09:04:33 #
I have a stash of raw materials for making developers, stop-baths, fixers and more. Anyone interesting in mixing your own?
Sep 19, 2021 09:11:55 #
Developing B&W film is relatively easy, and the equipment is available. An example is below.
https://www.amazon.com/Darkroom-Developing-Equipment-Processing-Color/dp/B07VTSBJZM/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=film+processing+equipment&qid=1632056928&sr=8-3
You can find enlargers on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=darkroom+enlarger&_sacat=0
https://www.amazon.com/Darkroom-Developing-Equipment-Processing-Color/dp/B07VTSBJZM/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=film+processing+equipment&qid=1632056928&sr=8-3
You can find enlargers on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=darkroom+enlarger&_sacat=0
Sep 19, 2021 10:20:23 #
I may be. I am in process of finding equipment and learning how to develop my 120 film Don’t know yet about which developer , stop bath, fixer , etc to use. Am also interested in scanner Let me know if what you have might work for me. And costs. Thanks. Richard Berman
Sep 19, 2021 10:23:20 #
twowindsbear wrote:
A quick check a Amazon yielded 4pg of hits. YIKES... (show quote)
I was a hazardous waste adviser at work. At the time, rules for home versus work were often different at least at the Federal level. But if dealing with this would be required of me, I personally would not get involved. Regulations are as bad as the tax code and violations even more costly and can agrue on a daily basis. I very much doubt Fed. regs apply to home use, but state rules might? Disposing of waste was often more costly than the initial purchase!
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