Many people find the process of developing photographic film expensive and complicated. However, even a novice amateur photographer can cope with this task. It is enough just to remember the sequence of actions correctly and practice for several days in performing simple operations on an old or damaged film.
It is necessary
- - film;
- - tank;
- - fixer;
- - developer;
- - stop solution;
- - distilled water;
- - thermometer;
- - timer.
Instructions
Step 1
The equipment necessary to develop the film at home can be bought at a photographic store, ordered on the Internet, or asked from a friend.
Step 2
Dilute or dilute photochemistry with distilled water, following the instructions on the bag or jar.
Step 3
Use a special solution or diluted vinegar for the stop bath solution.
Step 4
Bring all photo solutions to the required temperature.
Step 5
Lock up in a bathroom or any other dark room so that you have access to water and develop the film at home.
Step 6
Unwind the tape from the cassette in complete darkness, then insert it into the tank.
Step 7
After loading the film, pour the developer into the tank.
Step 8
Rotate the bowl clockwise about once a minute.
Step 9
Allow for the required time, then drain the contents of the tank and fill for a minute with a stop solution intended to stop the development process. Pay attention to the development time, since a mistake made at this stage will make the film unusable (the duration of development and the required amount of developers are indicated on the inside of the film box).
Step 10
Drain the stop solution and refill the container with fixer. Do not be afraid to overexpose it, because if the film is not kept in the fixer for the right time, it will stain or darken over time.
Step 11
Rinse the film in distilled water, directing a gentle stream of cold running water into the tank for at least 30 minutes, drain the water and hang the film to dry.
Step 12
Rinse the film with a special solution to prevent the formation of stains on it, shake it off and hang it to dry in a dust-free place, pulling it off with a load.
