BetterPhoto Q&A: What Do I Need to Build My Own Darkroom?

Are you asking yourself, what do I need to build my own darkroom? Get answers to this question and more in this Q&A discussion about darkroom chemicals and equipment. Additionally, here's a very informative article on the same subject: Do It Yourself Home Darkroom.

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  Chemicals for a Darkroom?
What are the name of the chemicals needed for darkroom photography? Is there any other substitute aside from the enlarger? ...
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July 26, 2007
 
  prices on top darkroom equipment
I want to start my own darkroom and I would like to know where abouts I'm looking at in the price range, how expensive the equipment is? Maybe a website you know with prices?...
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March 25, 2004
 
  Were to compare prices of darkroom equip.?
I was wondering were to go to look for darkroom equipment. I need somthing good but not thousands of dollars....
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November 23, 2002
 
  B&W and Colour enlargers, whats the difference?
I'm planning on setting up my own darkroom, and am starting to look for an enlarger... my only problem is which one? Is it possible to produce Black and White prints on a Colour enlarger? I...
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July 14, 2003
 
  darkroom safelights
I'm building a darkroom and cannot decide what kind of safelight(s) I should buy. I will be doing strictly black & white. My room is approx. 6' x 12' with my sink and enlarger o...
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November 09, 2002
 
  What lens & bulb for a DURST 606 enlarger please?
hi all-hope someone can help.i'm about to take delivery of a DURST 606 enlarger apparently in good shape-bought it on the net for £35pounds ($60) inc. delivery. Has anyone any experience with ...
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January 04, 2003
 
  black and white enlargers etc.
I have everything to develope negatives but nothing to put it on paper please help me...
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January 23, 2003
 
  need help with enlargers
dear all, I need some names of enlargers that would work for me here is what I need.I am looking for an enlarger that is for printing color prints. I would like it to be able to print 10 by 12 but ...
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July 14, 2003
 
  daylab jr
i am interested in the daylab jr. I can't seem to get to the page where there is purchasing info. can you help me? thanks carrie...
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June 20, 2002
 
  Equiupment priceing so I can sell???
A good freind of mine moved away and left me a box of goodies. They included a beseler 23cII enlarger(in great shape excluding the arm that raises it up and down is broken off at the end), a Schnei...
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May 13, 2002
 
  Need Help with Enlargers
I am comparing two beginner type enlargers, the Beseler Printmaker 35 and the Beseler Cadet II. Does anyone have an idea of the differences, or which would be the better option? I have taken a Phot...
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April 24, 2002
 
  Darkroom Light
Hi everyone! My "makeshift" darkroom is about to be finished I just need to know what type of bulb should I use while developing and printing? Would any red colored bulb do?...
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April 07, 2004
 
  Print Developing - Both Color and B&W
I'm just starting into developing prints on my own. I don't want to limit myself to b&w or color. I was wondering if they use the same chemicals in developing, or if I need to purchase tw...
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November 15, 2001
 
  Is This Enlarger Worth Keeping?
Well, folks...here goes. A few years ago, my father, in a fit of generosity, bought me a lot of photographic junk, including an enlarger and some other stuff that a woman was getting rid of. I wa...
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October 31, 2001
 
  Durst 606 vs. Bogen 22a Special Enlarger
I am creating my own darkroom and purchased a Durst 606 enlarger, but then was given a nice Bogen 22a enlarger. I have heard that the Durst model is a little better, but the Bogen seems easier to ...
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December 20, 2008
 
  Enlargers are Expensive
Hey,I love photography and I am trying to start developing my own film. I am having trouble with finding a enlarger I can afford. I am fourteen and do not have a lot of money. Do you know of any pl...
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October 10, 2001
 
  Color Negs Developed in Black and White Darkroom
I have access to b/w dark room. I have some very interesting photos shot in color that I would like to try to develop as black and white. They have great contrast and texture. I have purchased spec...
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July 26, 2001
 
  Do-It-Yourself Developing of 120 Film
I hope someone can give me some advice. I am looking to develop 120 film from a Rolleiflex on my own at home. I have past experience developing nad printing 35mm film but have never done medium f...
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November 29, 2002