My first self processed rolls

[noimmunity]

I've been learning how to process black and white film myself, everything from developing to scanning.
It's both simpler and much more complicated than I could have imagined.
I am still far from getting perfect results.
Just wanted to share an example, and the feeling of elation!

But to my dismay I can't figure out how to use the new linking feature in Flickr (and a search of RFF doesn't reveal to me a definitive answer). If someone has a simple explanation of how to do this I can edit this post.

 

[jonmanjiro]

Select flickr photo -> Share this -> Grab the HTML/BBCode -> Select BBCode - Select size -> Copy link -> Paste link into RFF post - you're done.

I'm just about to start developing B&W as well, Jon. I've got the developer and fixer mixed and ready to go, and four rolls of film waiting to develop. Going to take the plunge tonight or tomorrow.

 

[noimmunity]

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/for...e/areality4all/]areality4all[/url], on Flickr Scan-101018-0011 by areality4all, on Flickr

 

[noimmunity]

Select flickr photo -> Share this -> Grab the HTML/BBCode -> Select BBCode - Select size -> Copy link -> Paste link into RFF post - you're done.

I'm just about to start developing B&W as well, Jon. I've got the developer and fixer mixed and ready to go, and four rolls of film waiting to develop. Going to take the plunge tonight or tomorrow.

Thanks, that worked!

The only chemical easily available to me is D76.

Even after 10 rolls, I still have trouble getting all the frames developed. I'm using steel reels.

Scanning is another hurdle. I'm still not getting my negs clean enough (spots and dust).

Irregardless of the imperfections, I'm hooked. This is definitely the way to go! Plus it will save me easily half a month's salary per year in developing/scanning costs!

 

[davidbivins]

Congratulations! I hope you continue to enjoy developing your own film. Looks like you're doing a very good job at it, too.
I hang my negatives to dry in the bathroom for two hours, then immediately scan them. If I let them dry overnight even, they get dust on them. We have a dog and two cats, so dust is everywhere no matter how much we clean.

 

[SolaresLarrave]

Run hot water in your shower until it gets a little steamy. That will take care of any dust. Then, hang your film to dry. It needs sometimes a bit over one hour if you help it dry with a sponge or a squeegee.

 

[DNG]

Way to go,
I too will take the plunge this weekend,
Just got all the developing stuff today,
I love the process too....😀

 

[noimmunity]

Thanks for the advice, it's pretty much what I've been doing. My bathroom is small, closed off, and, best of all, completely submersible 😎

Getting results is such a great process!