The darkroom is, I believe, the ultimate escape — if you are a photographer, that is. Whether you call it a she-shed, a man cave, darkroom or by another name, once the door is firmly shut and sealed, it’s just you and your art. It gives you focus — pun intended. Just remember, no touchscreens […]
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Review: Comparing FF No.1 and Cinestill Df96 monobath developers
Monobath film developers feel like the in thing for 2018.
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Gear review: SP-445 4×5 film processing system
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.
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How to develop your own slide film with the Tetenal Colortec E-6 kit
Congratulations, if you are reading this article then you are (hopefully!) willing to take the next step in your film development adventure.
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The Arista Rapid E-6 kit: a guide to developing your own slide film
Before I jump into the guide, allow me a few moments to tell you the story of how I began shooting and developing slide film.
Many years ago, while working as an employee of a transport and delivery company, I