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Processing equipment

Processing Tank & Reels

AP processing tank

Your price $34.45 USD

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Quick-load spiral reels make loading film easy

AP brand compact processing tank, with two quick load reels, for 126/35mm, 127, and 120/620 film.
The reels feature broad, flat thumb flanges that simplify loading film. Chemical-resistant, heavy-gauge plastic components are exceptionally well made and will last for decades. Ideal for processes requiring close temperature control.

Condition: New

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Typical retail price: $49.95 USD

Your price $34.45 USD

(Note to customers in United Kingdom: at today's rate, US$34.45 converts to £28.09)

Clipper II film processing tank

Clipper II processing tank

Your price $26.89 USD

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Processing tank with one reel

Process 110/16mm, 126/35mm, 127, and 120/620 at home. Processes one roll at a time.

Condition: New

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Typical retail price: $29.95 USD

Your price $26.89 USD

(Note to customers in United Kingdom: at today's rate, US$26.89 converts to £21.92)

High-visibility processing thermometer

2" dial thermometer

Your price $29.95 USD

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Laboratory-quality dial thermometer for photo processing

2" easy-read dial thermometer for temperature control in processing photographic film and paper. Well-made, quality instrument, accurate and durable. Scale reads from 4 to 140°F and from 10 to 60°C. Luminous face can be read in the dark but will not fog sensitized materials. Thin metal stem makes it suitable for use in tanks and beakers as well as trays.

Condition: New

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Your price $29.95 USD

(Note to customers in United Kingdom: at today's rate, US$29.95 converts to £24.42)

Darkroom thermometer

Glass darkroom thermometer

Your price $6.49 USD

10 in stock

[Item: DL-0559]

Floating thermometer, for accurate temperature control in tanks or trays

Floating thermometer for darkroom use, in protective plastic case. Convenient 6 inch length. Fahrenheit scale. Ideal for use in tray processing photo paper and sheet film.

Condition: New

10 in stock

Your price $6.49 USD

(Note to customers in United Kingdom: at today's rate, US$6.49 converts to £5.29)

[Item: DL-0559]

Light-proof film-changing bag, 17x17 inches

17 inch by 17 inch darkbag for loading film in daylight

17 in x 17 in dark bag

Your price $24.95 USD

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Makes a darkroom unnecessary.

Medium-sized portable darkroom bag, suitable for transferring rolls of film to processing reels outside the darkroom. Large enough for comfortable loading of roll-film processing tanks and 4x5 film-holders.
Inner zipper is light tight, and there is an outer flap held closed with convenient Velcro-type hook and loop fastener for even more assurance that no light will enter.
Place your film and hardware in the bag, close the zipper and the flap, insert your wrists into the armholes, and handle light-sensitive film in complete safety, even outdoors in daylight.

Condition: New

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Your price $24.95 USD

(Note to customers in United Kingdom: at today's rate, US$24.95 converts to £20.34)

Light-proof film-changing bag, 27 x 27 inches

27 in x 27 in dark bag

Your price $27.49 USD

15 in stock

[Item: DL-0188]

Makes a darkroom unnecessary. Large enough for handling sheet films in daylight.

Portable darkroom, suitable for transferring films to processing reels and handling sheets of film in film-holders (5x7 film-holders shown are for scale, and are not included). Heavy-duty construction will withstand years of use.

Condition: New

15 in stock

Your price $27.49 USD

(Note to customers in United Kingdom: at today's rate, US$27.49 converts to £22.41)

[Item: DL-0188]

Opener for non-reuseable 35mm film cassettes

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35mm cassette opener

Your price $13.99 USD

10 in stock

[Item: DL-6060]

Specialist tool for easily opening commercial 35mm film rolls in the dark.

Opener for 35mm film cassettes, for use in dark bag or darkroom. Simpler, quicker, and more efficient than makeshift tools like pliers or bottle openers.

Condition: New

10 in stock

Your price $13.99 USD

(Note to customers in United Kingdom: at today's rate, US$13.99 converts to £11.41)

[Item: DL-6060]

Processing Chemicals

Bluefire™ Fixer, 1 litre

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Photographic fixer 1 litre

Special price $8.88 USD

Special price ends on
Wednesday, June 29th, 2022.

37 in stock

[Item: NA-423]

Non-hardening thiosulfate fixer

Sodium thiosulfate fixer, dry crystals, dissolve in water to make 1 litre of solution. Use this for film, paper, and alternative processes.

Condition: Newly manufactured

37 in stock

Special price $8.88 USD

Special price ends on
Wednesday, June 29th, 2022.

(Note to customers in United Kingdom: at today's rate, US$8.88 converts to £7.24)

[Item: NA-423]

Darkroom wetting agent, 15ml

Spotstat wetting agent, 250ml and 15ml packages

Wetting agent, 15 ml

Special price $5.49 USD

Special price ends on
Wednesday, June 29th, 2022.

33 in stock

[Item: SP-15]

Concentrated non-foaming wetting agent for films and papers, small dropper bottle.

15ml dropper bottle of wetting agent for darkroom use, with antistatic properties. Use two drops per 35mm roll.
Helps prevent water spots on film and photo paper after washing. Non-ionic surfactant specifically formulated to mix with no troublesome foam, repel dust, and minimize drying time.

Condition: Newly manufactured

33 in stock

Special price $5.49 USD

Special price ends on
Wednesday, June 29th, 2022.

(Note to customers in United Kingdom: at today's rate, US$5.49 converts to £4.48)

[Item: SP-15]

Darkroom wetting agent 250ml

Wetting agent, 250 ml

Your price $18.95 USD

11 in stock

[Item: SP-250]

Concentrated non-foaming wetting agent for films and papers, in 250ml bottle.

250 ml bottle of concentrated wetting agent for darkroom use, antistatic properties. Use two drops per 35mm roll.
Helps prevent water spots on film and photo paper after washing. Non-ionic surfactant specifically formulated to mix with no troublesome foam, repel dust, and minimize drying time.

Condition: Newly manufactured

11 in stock

Your price $18.95 USD

(Note to customers in United Kingdom: at today's rate, US$18.95 converts to £15.45)

[Item: SP-250]

Process your film at home

You do not need a darkroom.

Film processing is not difficult, but like cooking and crafting, it will reward you for being careful and systematic.

A dark bag lets you remove film from its protective cassette or paper wrapping, and load it into a processing tank in daylight, with no need for a darkroom.

Temperature control is important, so use an accurate thermometer. It is important that all of the chemicals are at the same temperature during the complete process.

A light-tight processing tank with a spiral reel for your film is standard equipment, but alternatives exist (a few minutes searching the Internet will give you some idea).

When your negatives are dry and ready to be handled, scan them using an inexpensive scanner, and print your images on a photo-quality inkjet printer.

If your local camera store doesn't have the dark bag, processing tank, and thermometer you need, you can buy them here.

Get your film processed

Your local camera store may be able to develop and print these films. Call and ask! Your local camera store needs your business, and there is no delay while the post office carries your film back and forth.

If there is no local source, and if you don't want to do it yourself