Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Francesco: Here is a quick list: Jobo 1520 tank (will work on their processors if you decide to get one later) Extra reel for 1520 so that you can do two films at once Thermometer Kodak Xtol developer Kodak indicator stop bath or equivalent Kodak Rapid fixer or equivalent Kodak photoflo or equivalent An expired film to practice loading the tank. The dealer should give you a few of these if you buy all of the above. At home you will need: A dark closet to load the film. A towel at the bottom of the door should stop any light leak there, or hang a blanket accross the door to catch any stray light. A pair of scissors to cut off the leader. A bottle opener to open the cartridge. A clock or watch to time the process. Clothes pins to hang the film to dry. Water and sink. The tank and chemicals should come in under $100. When the film is dry, scan it with your polaroid and make prints with your inkjet. Find a print you like and get a pro lab to make it. Regards, Robert At 03:35 PM 10/20/98 -0700, you wrote: >OK......T400CHN and Ilford XP2 Super are the C-41 films >to start with, and TMax 100, 400, and 3200 are the regular >B&W films to start with. Good so far? > >What is the bare minimum of equipment one would need to >develop B&W negatives in the bathroom sink? >Could someone give me a detailed list of items I could take >to the local pro photo shop and have no problem acquiring? >Just the basics please, no fancy equipment of expensive >items......yet. Hopefully I can at least practice processing >my own negs for under $200. > >I am sure printing is another story altogether, and that the >proper gear, that would do Leica negs justice, would cost >thousands. Am I in the ballpark? > >Francesco > > > > > > >