processing black and white photos

load the film onto a reel, and place it in the tank. in total darkness, remove film from the cassette, and pull the flat end off with a can opener. unwind and remove the end of the film by peeling off the tape that connects it. load the film onto a metal or plastic film reel, and load the roll. place the loaded roll into the film tank and cover it as directed.

lay the chemicals out in front of you, and make sure the temperature of the developer is ideal, around 65 and 75 degrees. pour the developer into the sealed film tank and cover it. develop the film for the time recommended on the packaging. when done, take the lid off the tank and pour it out. pour running water into the tank for one minute to stop the development, and then use a fixer with hardener to soak the film for 5 to 10 minutes. remove the tank cover completely and let the film sit in cold running water for five minutes. to remove all traces of the fixer, pour a tankful of hypo eliminator and agitate it for two minutes. one final wash for for five minutes.

carefully pull the film out of the tank and use washing pins or film clips to hang the film to dry in a dust-free area. after 1 to 2 hours, the film should be dry. cut the film strips into six negatives long, and store the negatives in clear, glassine envelopes or plastic negative pages.