Comments on: Developing Black and White Film at Home

By: Shawn

Shawn — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:33:28 +0000

Hi Kathy, if the negatives are already developed (i.e. you can see images on them), then you can get them scanned and printed. It’s a different process. However, if the shoebox of negatives are undeveloped (i.e. still in the film canisters) then this proecess will absolutely work. If the films are already developed, there are scanning services or you can buy a cheap scanner and scan yourself with just a little bit of a learning curve. If you have any other questions or more details, I would be happy to help. Good luck!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:45:09 +0000

Shawn, I have a shoe box of negatives that were my parants. Thats what I’m interested in devoloping. Never done anything with film before, will this process work for that?

By: Shawn

Shawn — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 16:44:09 +0000

HeyAlia – I use a TINY amount of Photoflo on 120 film, but if you use too much the film is too sticky and I think it attracts dust/hair.

By: alia haig

alia haig — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:10:34 +0000

what is your opinion on photo flow at the end of developing? is it just too tedious for when you dry it and things getting stuck to it?

By: Allan

Allan — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 23:48:43 +0000

I have read your page and it was very helpful!
I just retired and I need a new Hobby!
So I am learning to develop Black & White film.
My question is where can you buy the supplies I need?
~ Al ~

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By: Barry kuts

Barry kuts — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 02:41:11 +0000

Thanks alot, I’m in the process of getting my supplies. I’m going to develop my black and white film, and this really helped me. I have yet to read Part 2… but I appreciate for sharing this stuff.

By: Kris

Kris — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:04:45 +0000

Brilliant!! So pleased I found this!! I took a couple of basic photography classes in college and learned to develop my own film. You are right, it is really easy, but I need a quick refresher course, so thank you! The information you have shared here is great! I’ve recently decided to start using my old film SLR camera again (gosh, I had forgotten how much I loved that camera) so I will for sure give this a try. Thanks you!! So excited to get started!! Kris