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120 film developing in NYC
lizzard_nyc
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Good afternoon all,
Anyone know of a place in NYC where I can get 120 developed?
Thanks,
Liz A.
Anyone know of a place in NYC where I can get 120 developed?
Thanks,
Liz A.
Liz A.
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If all else fails, you could always roll your own…
Check eBay (search on 120 developing tank)…
…it could be the beginning of a totally new photographic experience for you!
HTH -
- Wil
You have me googling "developing 120 film at home"
I can hear it already "mommy I need to use the restroom"--
me: "I know you are being potty trained but just hold it for 5 more minutes, I'm spooling film!".
Will I think maybe I can pull this off. I know someone who can lend me some of the equipment--I would just have to buy the fluids.
Quick question--maybe you know--Ok so I can develop the b&w at home, but what if it's color film? what then? Then I have to still find a place that develops color 120 film right?
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Colour is a bit more complicated, and more critical w.r.t. temps etc. etc. so let's just talk about B&W:
As far as B&W is concerned, all you need is a daylight changing-bag† to get the film on to the spool and into the daylight developing tank (DDT)
Mix up the chemicals ahead of time: 1) Developer, 2) Stop-bath, 3) Fixer.
Pour developer into DDT; agitate for required time
Pour out developer; pour in Stop-bath (agitate, agitate…)
Pour out Stop-bath; rinse with water
Pour in fixer; agitate & fix for required time
Pour out fixer; rinse rinse rinse with water
Carefully remove film from DDT (emulsion v. soft when wet, so DO TAKE CARE Lizzard!!!!)
Hang film strip to air dry (just like you see in the movies…) preferably in a dust-free environment…
When dry, the film is ready for printing:
Next Week:
Step 1) Get access to a well equipped darkroom…
…aren't you glad you asked?
- Wil
† In an emergency I've used a buttoned-up (or zipped up) jacket (it's just got to be light-proof)
I already looked up the materials I will need, I will borrow the spool and bag--just need the chemicals.
BTW, I googled "developing 120 film in NYC" and our thread came up on the first page already.
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BTW - I forgot, you might add a couple of drops of "wetting-agent" to the developer. I used to use "Fairy Liquid Soap" (sings, softly) "…now hands that do dishes can feel soft as your face, with mild, green, Fairy Liquid… (for those UK viewers…
…but seriously, use of a wetting-agent will help ensure the developer will wet the film evenly and not leave any bubbles or dry spots…
Good luck!
- Wil