Getting black and white 35mm film developed

[not spavin]

Went to get a roll developed today in the place I always get 35mm film done, and they told me that they can't do it. Is there actually much of a difference in colour versus mono film development? It's just a Fujifilm franchise, and the staff aren't especially knowledgable.

 

[Deleted member 13178]

Went to get a roll developed today in the place I always get 35mm film done, and they told me that they can't do it. Is there actually much of a difference in colour versus mono film development? It's just a Fujifilm franchise, and the staff aren't especially knowledgable.

You'll not like me saying this but it's probably easiest to do it yourself, doubtful any of the high street chains will process it. No pro labs local? Chemistry between B&W and colour is quite different, steps and temperatures etc.

Alternative is to shoot something like Ilford XP2 or Kodak BW400CN which will give you B&W negs/prints but processable in normal colour chemistry on the high street...

 

[not spavin]

You'll not like me saying this but it's probably easiest to do it yourself, doubtful any of the high street chains will process it. No pro labs local? Chemistry between B&W and colour is quite different, steps and temperatures etc.

Alternative is to shoot something like Ilford XP2 or Kodak BW400CN which will give you B&W negs/prints but processable in normal colour chemistry on the high street...

Bugger.

There's a place in town that has developed the same film in 120 (Ilford HP5) - it's an arse to get to, but probably less of an arse than doing it mesel and making a balls of it.

Film can be reet pain in the arse like. :-D

 

[Deleted member 13178]

Bugger.

There's a place in town that has developed the same film in 120 (Ilford HP5) - it's an arse to get to, but probably less of an arse than doing it mesel and making a balls of it.

Film can be reet pain in the arse like. :-D

It's worth the pain!

You should seriously look into doing B&W at some point like, it's a piece of piss and works out at pennies (or whatever the little euros are called in Ireland) per roll once you've got a processing tank and the chemicals.

 

[not spavin]

It's worth the pain!

You should seriously look into doing B&W at some point like, it's a piece of piss and works out at pennies (or whatever the little euros are called in Ireland) per roll once you've got a processing tank and the chemicals.

Aye - thinking of setting up summat in the shed at some stage and getting a scanner. Definitely caught the film bug, but the arseache of having to make the trek to specialist shops for out other than standard colour 35mm puts me off snapping.

 

[Deleted member 13178]

Aye - thinking of setting up summat in the shed at some stage and getting a scanner. Definitely caught the film bug, but the arseache of having to make the trek to specialist shops for out other than standard colour 35mm puts me off snapping.

Tell ya what, I've probably got a usable 35mm reel and tank you could have for nowt if it'll sway you. You only need darkness to load the film, the rest can be done in the light...

 

[not spavin]

Tell ya what, I've probably got a usable 35mm reel and tank you could have for nowt if it'll sway you. You only need darkness to load the film, the rest can be done in the light...

Thanks fella - I'm sure I could swap you summat for it from my extensive array of pissed-up Rocky Camera purchases.

 

[AB22 Easy Tiger]

Got to love this place

 

[Deleted member 13178]

Thanks fella - I'm sure I could swap you summat for it from my extensive array of pissed-up Rocky Camera purchases.

Ah don't worry about it, I've got enough Rocky Camera purchases of my own! Unless you want to swap that XA of yours, but that's not really a fair deal, ha!

PM yer address over and I'll get it posted in the next week or two.

 

[Iain Hesford's Bait Box]

I just did my first few rolls of b&w in the last six months or so, and the bug has got me bad... I've gone from being a bit apprehensive, to collecting all the bits and pieces I can get my hands on. I'm at the point now where I can setup a temp darkroom up in the kitchen (nowt like Andy's mint setup) and it's class class fun.

 

[not spavin]

Ah don't worry about it, I've got enough Rocky Camera purchases of my own! Unless you want to swap that XA of yours, but that's not really a fair deal, ha!

PM yer address over and I'll get it posted in the next week or two.

Will do fella, and thanks again.

 

[charlemagne]

Have you decided to get into B&W developing, it's easy. Before you start there are things to consider, such as an Enlarger; there are 2 types, condenser and diffuser, I have used both, and had better results on a condenser enlarger. Also you should buy a colour enlarger even if you only intend to do B&W work, as you can use multigrade paper.

I learnt B&W developing in the late 80s, fed up with the quality and waiting times from so called professionals; then tried an advert in Amatuer Photographer, the negs were so bad I could not use any of the prints; they were meant to be used for publication.

Happy to correspond with you if you need help or advice.

 

[not spavin]

Have you decided to get into B&W developing, it's easy. Before you start there are things to consider, such as an Enlarger; there are 2 types, condenser and diffuser, I have used both, and had better results on a condenser enlarger. Also you should buy a colour enlarger even if you only intend to do B&W work, as you can use multigrade paper.

I learnt B&W developing in the late 80s, fed up with the quality and waiting times from so called professionals; then tried an advert in Amatuer Photographer, the negs were so bad I could not use any of the prints; they were meant to be used for publication.

Happy to correspond with you if you need help or advice.

Thanks - I definitely fancy giving it a go, just need to find the time to look into it.

 

[AB22 Easy Tiger]

Have you decided to get into B&W developing, it's easy. Before you start there are things to consider, such as an Enlarger; there are 2 types, condenser and diffuser, I have used both, and had better results on a condenser enlarger. Also you should buy a colour enlarger even if you only intend to do B&W work, as you can use multigrade paper.

I learnt B&W developing in the late 80s, fed up with the quality and waiting times from so called professionals; then tried an advert in Amatuer Photographer, the negs were so bad I could not use any of the prints; they were meant to be used for publication.

Happy to correspond with you if you need help or advice.

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