PROCESSING

• The film has received light to record the images.

• A chemical solution i used to bring the 'latent images' to 'visible images'.

• The solution is called a DEVELOPER.

• This will darken the parts of the film that have received light.

• The process of developing the film requires three chemicals.

        1.   The DEVELOPER
        2.   The STOP BATH
        3.   The FIXER (acetic acid - i.e. vinegar)

• Initially, the loading of the film onto the spiral and the placement of the spiral into the tank, are completed in darkness.

• The rest of the process is done in daylight.

• The good general-purpose Developer is ILFORD LD 11.  Use one part Developer and one part Water.

• The standard temperature for processing black and white films is 20 degrees centigrade.

• When the chemicals are placed in the container, check the temperature.

• If the chemicals are too warm, place the container in a basin of cold water, and if they are too cold, use warm water.

• The time for the process is indicated on a chart.

• Each film type has a different developing time.

                            IT IS IMPORTANT TO CHECK WITH THE DEVELOPING CHART