Develop B&W Film and Make Kodak D76 at Home
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- In this video I take you through the basic equipment needed to develop B&W film at home. Although the equipment is simple, it is a necessary to develop film at home. I then take you through the process of making Kodak D76 developer using basic kitchen equipment.
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Dude I love how mellow your voice is. You sound like the Bob Ross of film developing. lol. Keep it up brotha
Thank you man. This was a turning point video for me. The reason I am so mellow is because I had tried and tried to keep saying the right things and I was getting really angry at the fact that it is SO hard for me to talk into a camera. With every video I get better at talking on camera. Mostly because I am getting more comfortable with being myself and being vulnerable. I am grateful for the support and the kind words man. They mean a great deal.
Well brotha, I will say I totally appreciate your vulnerability! That's what I look for in the vids I want to watch. You're doing fantastic!
Are you sure you're not Christian Bale?
You can eliminate any risk of dust by carefully cutting one corner of the D76 packet and holding it slightly under the surface of the water.
Interesting video thanks for sharing.
One of the best, most informative, mellow videos on this subject I've seen. Thanks. Cheers!
I found your channel because of this video. Your voice is calm and you are clear with your descriptions and discussion.
You’ve made me want to try developing my 120 film at home - thanks man.
Hey, like your videos and narration.
Just wanted to say that I think you should reconsider mixing your chemicals in the same area you prepare your meals.
Film photography is definitely great fun, but health and safety are a part of it as well.
Cheers.
Hi George! Believe me, I would prefer it too (as would my wife) but it is simply a matter of space. Rest assured I take great care in handling and cleanup. So far so good. Thank you for your kind comment and thanks for watching! -chris
D-76 developer can be reused!
man these videos are so good, i love the music and i can't even begin to describe how nice it is to not be constantly yelled at by a youtuber. thanks so much, please keep making more of these.
Great to see that I'm using the same chemistry that you are. I started with Ilfosol 3 and I really didn't like it. After days of research, D76 kept coming up. I shoot mainly FP4+ and many said that D76 and FP4+ are a great match. I have to say that I'm happy with the result. I don't know if it makes a difference or not, I read that some folks let the mixed D76 sit overnight to allow the final "chunks" absorb into the water. I also was told to strain the developer before putting it into the storage container. First time I did this, I used a coffee filter. That was really the wrong thing to do! When I got to the bottom of the container, my film looked like it had snowed on it! What I have been using recently are PEC pads that are lint free. I place them in the bottom of the funnel and then pour the developer into the storage bottle. Much better than the coffee filters! Great video!
Because I heat up the water and dissolve it actively I've never had any issues with chunks. Make sure you really clean the pot well afterwards though!
my photography teacher in high school used D-76 and we reused the developer all the time!
I love this channel the style they music all together. one of my favorite channels
suoer useful today im developing my first 2 rolls for eons--and im using d76 so very cool many thanks
Good video! Just about to start developing at home after 25+ years. Lab is inconsistent quality and EXPENSIVE! If you still have the stainless tank(s) and reels, I would absolutely appreciate them??? Just let me know for info? Thanks again for the D76 video.
Watching your videos makes me feel like were already friends talking about photography haha. I'm really excited for more videos on this channel and seeing what other stuff you can show me the "home method" for. Keep it going man!
I was just watching the Topshit channel and he showed how much better the negative is when developed in stock D76 as conspired to 1.1 or higher delusions. I always use 1.1 but now going with stock and just did my first roll in stock. 35mm TRI-X 400 and can’t wait to make a print.
Nice! Let me know how it goes! I’ve been using HC110 lately since I can one shot it. I love Boris’ channel!!!
Nice video! I would suggest to keep your kitchen utensils separate from film developing. Some chemicals are nasty!
Also, if you still have one of those metal film developing tanks available, I would love to try that! Thanks!
I'm about to mix D-76 for the first time and this was very helpful to see it done and eliminate some of the questions i had about the process, thank you! I will add though, that i hope you only use that pot for mixing chemicals or that you clean it very well, i would not want any of that solution getting near my food! :)
Thank you for watching and I am SO glad if the video helps even if it's only a little bit! Makes making them so worth it. Thanks for commenting! Good luck and have fun with the developing!
Awesome channel, stoked to have found it. Inspired me to set up my own dark room (hopefully soon)
If you need really stable temps for making chemicals or processing, try a Joule or Anova sous vide circulator. They keep a water bath at anywhere from 68F (for the Joule) or 75F (for the Anova) up to 210F. Once you're done developing, you can cook a perfect steak, too.
I really really really enjoy this. I was hoping there was the next video on the actual process after... 😔 but I didnt see one.
Read and agree with +Nick Exposed comments, and read your answer. It's not just your mellow voice but your laid back, organised, passion that also comes through in all your videos. I also think that approach helps you get the shots you do. It's a great channel and I doubt many of your photographer viewers will always have a spotless home. It's good you have a partner who supports you, I'd be lost without my wife.
In about a month or two I will be trying my hand at developing my own black and white 35mm film. I'm still trying to figure it out but one big question is how do you dispose of the developer and fixer? What's safe to do? I'm wondering if developing at home will destroy our pipes. Any advise is welcome. Thanks!
Why are you not posting anymore?
Thanks for the video, your chilled presentation suits the music, or is it the other way round 🤔
I just load my film in the bathroom at nighttime. Not crazy about all those chemicals in the kitchen and using kitchen implements.
very pleasant video
Killing it man!
I love this guy!!!
In the UK we can't buy distilled water just as easy as maybe other countries. But we can buy deionised water much easier. Is their any difference in using deionised water for developing purposes??
Thank you!
You're welcome Luke! Thanks for watching! -chris
I checked the accuracy of my digital kitchen thermometer against the accuracy of the an ORAL thermometer. watch out for the point of the meat meter. my was 1.5 to 2.0 low.
Hi, I was wondering how many times you can reuse Ilford's stopbath and fixer? Used them already for several rolls of 35mm and 120
Great video... Norman Bates!
What watch are you wearing ?
I’ll take those tanks! 😅
just a stupid question as i'm a noob, what does a good develop?It's all about the Kodak D76?Or also the fixer/stopper need to be a good/expensive one?Thanks :)
I’ll take him if you still have a stainless steel tanks were the best I’ve ever used
I'll gladly take one of the old tanks!!! 😀😀
Message me your info! Thanks!
@@GRAINTV Got any of the tanks still? I'm a little late to the party lol
@nickexposed for sure man, I totally was relaxed and calm while I watched him make that developer.
So you mix more water in it after you cooked the d76
Yup. You start with about 75% of the total amount of water when you dissolve the developer and add the rest of the water to the bottle. The directions have more specific instructions but that's the general idea. Thanks for watching!
He mixed 3000ml of water and the d76, then added 800ml after to get to an even 3.8L = 1 gallon.
Do you have a reason as to why you don't just keep the stop and fixer in their original bottles? Why do you put them in the other containers?
So that the originals are always the stock concentrate and the chem bottle are my preferred (or recommended) dilutions. Hope that helps!
If you have any developing tanks left, I'd take one. Haha
Hi! I like your content and I need your help about developing film, I have in mind buy a bulk of PanF Plus ISO 50 by Ilford and I want to know if you had the experience of the ilfosol 3 and how good is it? Or instead Wich relation I have to use with the Kodak D76 and temperature for the PanF Plus?
I will appreciate your help a lot
Unfortunately I have no experience with ilfosol but someone here might! I started on D76 and never had the desire to try anything else. The PanF film looks lovely though! Check out Massive Dev Chart for their recommended times and temps for your particular film and desired developer. Good Luck! -chris
Once you have your D76 mixed up. What is its shelf life? Do you need to use it straight away like or does it keep for short or long time??
I’ve always tried to use it within a month or so. I’ve started using HC-110 cause it lasts a long time and you mix what you need when you need it.
I have READ that according to Kodak, 1 gallon of mixed D-76 lasts:
6 mos. if the gallon jug you made up was never used
2 mos. if the gallon jug is half used up (half of the gallon jug is air)
24 hrs if left out uncovered
So if you don't think you'll be shooting or developing very much just use a fraction of the bag and mix accordingly. Unused powder should be good for "quite a while" but of course you want to seal the bag tightly from moisture. Or just shoot more film; it's only costing you about $2 or less per roll in chemicals, overall. Liquid concentrate dev is more convenient but costs more also.
So you make a gallon at a time.. how long does it last before going bad?
And when you, let say develope 2 rolls of films.. the amount of developer you use is not reusable?
Im trying to get into this with home developing haha!
A gallon lasts me a month or two depending on how active I am shooting. The developer is spent after you use it so you can just pour it out. Good luck!
I'd love a tank as well if you still have any.
Oh also I had a question I hope you could help me answer. I finally got some chemicals in the mail today for d-76 process, and I just shot my first roll of black and white film. When I looked at the film canister later, I noticed that it is C-41 process blavk and white. Can I cross process that with d-76 and what will happen? I love your channel by the way.
If you processed C41 film in B&W chemistry it might not turn out so good. C41 films contain dye-formers which cannot be removed. This will give you a very dense negative and strange color casts - might be a fun experiment but probably not much more. Message me about a tank and I will send you a roll of B&W film with it to play with. -chris
GRAIN TV hello, I sent you an email, did you receive it?
Hi Zach, yes I did! Please be patient with me as I am moving currently and will be taking longer to respond to things. Thanks! -chris
I’ve been looking for a tank for developing film I’m just getting into developing my own film and would definitely use them if you still have them?
You should look into getting a patterson tank. Those are the deal. Super easy to load and good for everything. If you shoot 120 film a lot, I'd recommend getting one that can handle two rolls at once. The normal ones only hold two 35mm rolls and one 120 roll.
I'm someone in need of a tank if you haven't gotten rid of them all :)
How many times can I develop 2 films in a tank with this developer (3.8 liter)? Should I use "stock" or 1+1 or 1+3? I think stock is the best for me.
I use 1+1. It's a bit more gentle of a development and helps save chemicals.
GRAIN TV Thank you very much.
I'll take your metal tanks and that if you still have them and want to get rid of them. :)
Can you put close up next time
Of course!
3000 ml is 3 liter....
I'll take that tank off your hands any day XD
Does anyone know where you get these large brown bottles for the developer??
Here you go! bit.ly/2m9Lc2P
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GRAIN TV thanks for the site tip. When you mix a batch of developer. Do you use the developer as is? Or does it need further dilution when developing the film?
No problem Gareth! Sorry for the delay, i didn't get notified about your response. I make the stock solution as directed on the D76 to store in the bottle. When I develop my film, I use a 1:2 mixture. 1 part D76 and 1 part water. Hope this helps!
1 part stock to 1 part water is 1:1. 1:2 is i stock plus 2 parts water, very common for D-76 use one shot.
Dude your title is misleading. You are not *making* D76. You are only dissolving the pre-made powder. I thought I was going to see you add the component chemicals in the correct order. Disapointed.
A guy so committed to develop his own film uses Keurig capsules for his coffee...( ̵˃﹏˂̵ )...please...
I have watched several videos and the other guys are so fussy. One said not to use tap water, only distilled water because the chlorine in tap water will harm the developer. Then he said if the bottle is not totally filled you have to put glass marbles in the bottle to raise it to the top to de-gas it. Another said you have to strain the developer, wear a mask and gloves. OMG...and then I watched your video. Tap water, no straining, no gloves, no mask, kitchen sink mixing with cookware, an IKEA thermometer...Whoa...I have to ask...how does your film come out? Has using tap water ever hurt your D76? Did not straining ever cause chunks? Do you get good negatives? I like simple. Please tell me your film comes out great without all of the BS?
It comes out great 10/10 times. BUT, it has taken me a minute to get my developing technique to a consistent place. I will do a real time video on my developing technique to show you. I have been shooting B&W for 15 years and believe me, I wasn't always this lay about it...it has taken a lot of experimenting and testing. But I have always used HP5 and D76...so my experience only reaches so far.
Did not help at all
Jesus Christ, get to the point.