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I originally wrote the full “Technical Field Guide for the Discerning Analog Photographer” as a quick reference for technical photographers in the field.
In this article, I will go over the steps you need to take and the decisions you need to make to enter the wonderful world of film 35mm photography.
I recommend starting with the 35mm format as the cameras
I developed my first black and white film at school and have enjoyed developing black and white films ever since.
Monobath film developers feel like the in thing for 2018.
A few months ago, I wrote about the results of my tests on FERRANIA P30 Alpha in various developers.
Anyone who knows me knows that I am a fierce advocate for film.
I wanted a few nighttime square images for the final chapter of a book I was just completing on Dublin, a kind of goodnight to the City.
Probably the most awkward aspect of developing films at home is getting your exposed film onto a reel and into a developing tank.
And this is where my journey of home developing begins! After a couple of disappointments – in rapid succession – of the work of some photo labs, it was time to take full responsibility for all the loosely cut last
Since beginning large format photography I’ve been developing my 4×5* sheet film in trays. This is not a process for the faint hearted and takes more than a modicum of skill.
If you are old enough, you will remember a time when expired film was like kryptonite to a photographer.
FERRANIA P30 Alpha has had an interesting time of it since it got into the hands of eager customers in late 2017. Many photographers (including yours truly) have questioned everything from its true speed to the nature of the emulsion
It’s about time to wrap up the part of this series that covers Bergger’s 35mm Pancro 400 film with something a bit special: reversal development results.
Before you start scratching your head or disappear altogether, allow me a minute or
Congratulations, if you are reading this article then you are (hopefully!) willing to take the next step in your film development adventure.
