Can I develop my own film photos?

But there are not many photographers who can play darkroom now.

Even now, there are not many masters who can darkroom.

I'm afraid people who can give you guidance, especially practical experience, are rare, not people who get hacked after reading two posts online.

In fact, most movie friends who play darkroom play in black and white.

This is easier to operate.

Few people set foot in colored darkrooms.

First, the cost is high, which will be n times higher than that of the color expansion shop (not counting the equipment cost);

Secondly, both C-4 1 process and E-6 process are designed for automatic washing of machines.

They are all high-temperature processes, and the requirements for temperature are very accurate. It is not easy to achieve such an accurate constant temperature by yourself.

Because it is Aauto Quicker art, the time required for each process is also very precise.

These are not conducive to manual operation.

Therefore, it is not suitable for ordinary people to complete the color darkroom by themselves.

But a black-and-white darkroom is completely feasible.

The development of black and white film is relatively simple.

Most compartments are operable.

The investment is not big.

Just buy a developing tank, two measuring cups and a thermometer.

If it is better to have a dark bag, you don't have to wrap a film around the developing tank core under the quilt.

There must be scissors and clips at home.

Chongyao can buy concentrated solution in the market.

But please pay attention to check whether it is suitable for your black and white film before buying.

I won't elaborate on the specific operation process here, and it is impossible to learn it in a few thousand words.

It's better to have someone who knows how to take it several times.

Everyone has a lot of tips, which are not mentioned online.

Recommend the book "New York Institute of Photography Course", some chapters in it are very detailed:

Chapter 5 "Development of Black and White Films"

Chapter 18 "Contact Printing Method"

Chapter 19 "Enlargement"

Chapter 20 "Photo Arrangement and Decoration"

Chapter 2 1 "Planning your own darkroom"

All the relevant knowledge you need.

My book was first published in September, 1986, and the later versions seem to have changed the order of chapters. The specific chapters are subject to the commercial version. )