Added Info DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Jan-Feb 1987 (v.9#1) pg. 6
Soups for discriminating tastes. Selecting a B&W film developer.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY May-Jun 1986 (v.8#3) pg. 25
Tip: How to measure and store sodium sulfite for use with Edwal FG7 developer.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Jul-Aug 1986 (v.8#4) pg. 9
Tip: Grocery store is a good source for less-expensive "generic" photo chemicals (boric acid, magnesium sulfate, potassium nitrate, borax, sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, etc.)
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Jan-Feb 1987 (v.9#1) pg. 12
Suggested developers for Kodak T-Max b&w film are noted.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Jul-Aug 1987 (v.9#4) pg. 12
How to use exposed, but undeveloped, film to check the condition of your fixer.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1987 (v.9#6) pg. 6
Formula for sepia toning solution.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Jan-Feb 1988 (v.10#1) pg. 10
Tip on rejuvenating fixer that is nearing exhaustion.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1989 (v.11#3) pg. 4
Formula for a paper developer that uses pyrogallol.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1989 (v.11#10) pg. 8
Tips for reducing respiratory problems associated with photographic fixer (hypo) or stop bath.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1990 (v.12#1) pg. 6
Better b&w photographs. How to use a new film developer, Perfection XR-1 Extended Range Film Developer, to increase speed and decrease grain.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Jun 1981 (v.2#2) pg. 14
Quality control in your b&w darkroom. Part 3. How to test chemicals for quality control.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Jun 1981 (v.2#2) pg. 46
Quality control in your b&w darkroom. Part 4. Methods for checking fixers.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Sep 1981 (v.2#3) pg. 40
Pyro adds zip to b&w print developers. Old favorite developers which use pyrogallic acid still have applications today.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Mar 1982 (v.3#1) pg. 28
An inside view of replenishment of film and paper developers. Learn what really goes on inside a developer and when and how to replenish those developers.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Mar 1982 (v.3#1) pg. 45
Basic photochemistry. Part 1. Why it works. Important general properties.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Jun 1982 (v.3#2) pg. 28
Photochemistry. Part 2. Developers for b&w film and paper.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Sep 1982 (v.3#3) pg. 22
Technidol, a fine grain developer for Kodak Technical Pan 2415 film, is compared with Edwal FG7 and Perfection XR1.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Dec 1982 (v.3#4) pg. 45
Photochemistry. Part 3. Simple facts explain the subject of pH, a way of describing the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Dec 1982 (v.3#4) pg. 57
How to make and use Ansco 130 developer, a slow-working formula for paper that produces beautiful separation throughout the tonal scale of the print.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Dec 1982 (v.3#4) pg. 64
Photochemistry IV. Fixers and stop baths.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Jan-Feb 1983 (v.4#1) pg. 18
All about using Rodinal film developer.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Jan-Feb 1983 (v.4#1) pg. 50
Darkroom secrets of professional photographer Denis Scott. Includes recipes for Farmer's Reducer and Iodine Bleach.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES May-Jun 1983 (v.4#3) pg. 33
Photochemical compendium. Part 1. A new series by a photochemist includes chemical formulas, molecular weights, properties, toxicities and photographic uses.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES May-Jun 1983 (v.4#3) pg. 42
Photochemical compendium. Part 2.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Jul-Aug 1983 (v.4#4) pg. 24
Photochemical compendium. Part 3.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Sep-Oct 1983 (v.4#5) pg. 38
Photochemical compendium. Part 4.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Nov-Dec 1983 (v.4#6) pg. 31
Make a useful proportional negative reducer by adding lemon juice to rapid fixer.
INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1973 (v.22#9) pg. 14
The art of bleaching. How to mix up a solution of potassium ferricyanide and use it to lighten black & white print areas.
INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1978 (v.27#6) pg. 8
Tip: A warm or neutral tone print developer can produce a cold tone print by adding bicarbonate of soda.
INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1979 (v.28#10) pg. 12
Tips on using a solution of sodium bicarbonate as an additive to deepen the density of blacks in your prints.
INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1982 (v.31#11) pg. 14
Tips from a professional laboratory on controlling your chemistry to prevent processing problems.
INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1984 (v.33#3) pg. 18
A 1966 film developer roundup with chart showing exposure meter film speed settings for each film and developer combination.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1966 (v.30#3) pg. 62
Superspeed developers, are they worth using? A series of test exposures and prints show results.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1968 (v.32#6) pg. 74
A discussion of why some film developers are sharper than others, plus formula for an additive to improve sharpness of most developers.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1968 (v.32#10) pg. 28
Making and using Edward Weston's film negative developer, "ABC Pyro".
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1969 (v.33#9) pg. 80
Examples of photo prints possible using old print making formulas and techniques.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY May 1971 (v.35#5) pg. 78
Comments on the print results using a mix-it-yourself developer formula (GAF 120) and a prepared developer (Dektol).
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1972 (v.36#8) pg. 67
Two formulas for paper developers. (1) Agfa 115 paper developer produces warm brown tones on warm paper. (2) Amidol paper developer is the coldest of the cold tone paper formulas for use on papers that are inherently cold toned.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 1973 (v.37#2) pg. 46
Tips on saving money by purchasing photo chemicals in larger quantities, then dividing the powder into smaller quantities prior to mixing.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1978 (v.42#10) pg. 111
Tips on preventing the skin rash known as contact dermatitis which can be brought on by contact with photographic chemicals.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1979 (v.43#8) pg. 50
Avoid flat prints from underexposed negatives by switching to high-contrast Kodalith developer.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1985 (v.49#11) pg. 67
Amidol water bath. A reduction developer for both film and paper.
PHOTO ELECTRONIC IMAGING 1994 (v.37#9) pg. 30
Formula for a stop bath indicator solution.
PHOTO TECHNIQUES Jan-Feb 1996 (v.17#1) pg. 12
Logic behind paper fixer being half the strength of film fixer is explained, and then refuted.
PHOTO TECHNIQUES Jan-Feb 1996 (v.17#1) pg. 13
Solubilizing amidol. Advice on extending the life of amidol (2,4-diaminophenol hydrochloride) to prevent oxidation.
PHOTO TECHNIQUES May-Jun 1996 (v.17#3) pg. 8
Added Info PHOTO TECHNIQUES Jul-Aug 1996 (v.17#4) pg. 51
Sodium sulfite. An overview of the use of sulfites in photochemistry and allowable substitution schemes.
PHOTO TECHNIQUES Jul-Aug 1996 (v.17#4) pg. 7
Making and using the Kodak HT-2 residual hypo test solution.
PHOTO TECHNIQUES Jul-Aug 1996 (v.17#4) pg. 45
Formula for Kodak F-24 fixer which does not give off ammonia fumes.
PHOTO TECHNIQUES May-Jun 1997 (v.18#3) pg. 12
Comments on using the methylene blue and other tests for residual thiosulfate in processed films and papers.
PHOTO TECHNIQUES Jul-Aug 1997 (v.18#4) pg. 15
The proper use of stop bath indicators.
PHOTO TECHNIQUES May-Jun 1998 (v.19#3) pg. 18
Formula for an Atomal-containing developer.
PHOTO TECHNIQUES May-Jun 1998 (v.19#3) pg. 20
Suggestions for the use of benzotriazole anti-foggant.
PHOTO TECHNIQUES Nov-Dec 1998 (v.19#6) pg. 19
Tips on avoiding the yellowish stain which can sometimes appear on prints when using Farmer's Reducer.
PHOTO TECHNIQUES Mar-Apr 1999 (v.20#2) pg. 46
Pyro development for dual-purpose negatives. Covers both rotary and tray processing techniques, film recommendations, and printing. A related article gives four developer formulas.
PHOTO TECHNIQUES Nov-Dec 1999 (v.20#6) pg. 44, 51
An evaluation of a new black-and-white film developer called Perfection Micrograin Developer. How to use it and how to select a companion film.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Jan 1978 (v.6#9) pg. 90
Formula for D-23 developer and a deviate D-23 formula, the latter of which uses sodium sulfate which makes the developer useful over a wider temperature range and capable of yielding fine grain and maximum film speed.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Apr 1978 (v.6#12) pg. 112
Formula for Kodak D-82 developer, a film developer intended for use with badly underexposed films.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Nov 1978 (v.7#7) pg. 124
Tips on eliminating hard-water problems in photographic processing.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Apr 1979 (v.7#12) pg. 9
Formula for a developer which will produce continuous tone negatives of incredible resolution on Kodak High Contrast copy film.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Aug 1979 (v.8#4) pg. 6
Extending the limits of technique. Oliver Gagliani talks about his unique approach to producing his bold, contrasty black-and-white prints. Includes exposure and printmaking ideas. Includes formulas for a modified D-7 film developer.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Nov 1979 (v.8#7) pg. 72
Using Edwal FG-7 b&w film developer may provide greater versatility and latitude. Some tips.
PHOTOGRAPHIC May 1980 (v.9#1) pg. 14
Correction PHOTOGRAPHIC Aug 1980 (v.9#4) pg. 4
Performance tests of four new Paterson black-and-white processing chemicals for film and paper.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Jul 1980 (v.9#3) pg. 27
How to test fixer for exhaustion, make your own rapid fixer, plus two formulas for monobaths (developer and fixer in one).
PHOTOGRAPHIC Sep 1980 (v.9#5) pg. 6
Using a new speed-increasing b&w film developer called "Perfection Super-Speed Extended-Range Film Developer".
PHOTOGRAPHIC Sep 1980 (v.9#5) pg. 28
Using two new Ilford products: (1) 72 exposure 35mm roll film and (2) Ilfosol 2 film developer.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Sep 1980 (v.9#5) pg. 74
Formula for the Beers Two-Solution print developer.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Dec 1980 (v.9#8) pg. 57
Formula for a hypo eliminator.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Dec 1980 (v.9#8) pg. 107
Correction PHOTOGRAPHIC Mar 1981 (v.9#11) pg. 4
Formula for a film prebath which will increase the speed of your black-and-white film by one full f-stop.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Feb 1981 (v.9#10) pg. 6
Added Info PHOTOGRAPHIC May 1981 (v.10#1) pg. 4
Added Info PHOTOGRAPHIC Jun 1981 (v.10#2) pg. 4
Compensating film developers. How they work and how to mix your own.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Aug 1981 (v.10#4) pg. 46
Formula for a two-part (divided) film developer for b&w film which does not require critical time and temperature development.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Sep 1981 (v.10#5) pg. 6
Formula for the deFARBERler 2-part black-and-white film developer which is usable with almost any film and is not dependent upon time and temperature processing.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Sep 1983 (v.12#5) pg. 30
Added Info PHOTOGRAPHIC Feb 1984 (v.12#10) pg. 16
D-23: Divided film development. Includes formulas for D-23 and the B bath.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Mar 1984 (v.12#11) pg. 8
Film developer formula for Kodak Panatomic-X and Ilford Pan F which allows you to produce 16"x20" (or larger) prints from 35mm negatives.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Apr 1984 (v.12#12) pg. 88
Correction PHOTOGRAPHIC Jul 1984 (v.13#3) pg. 84
How to mix and use the 2-part Beers Formula variable contrast paper developer.
PHOTOGRAPHIC May 1984 (v.13#1) pg. 88
Formula for pyro triethanolamine, a developer primarily intended for the production of large negatives.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Jul 1984 (v.13#3) pg. 84
More do-it-yourself chemistry. Includes the formula for Kodak D-23 film developer, plus information on chemical weighing, mixing, and terminology.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Aug 1984 (v.13#4) pg. 80
Develop with style. Make b&w prints like nobody else's with sensational homemade film developers. Includes formulas for D-76, Beutler formula, and Windisch developer. How to fine-tune a film and developer combination.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Sep 1984 (v.13#5) pg. 44
Formula for Edwal's "Thermofine" film developer.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Sep 1984 (v.13#5) pg. 92
Substitute formulas for Microdol-X and Acufine film developers. Measurements are given in teaspoons and tablespoons instead of weight.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Oct 1984 (v.13#6) pg. 92
Tips on where to find old photographic chemical formulas and how to translate some of the chemical names into their current or generic equivalent.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Dec 1984 (v.13#8) pg. 96
Formula for a circa 1942 film developer "guaranteed to do everything you ever wanted in a film developer".
PHOTOGRAPHIC Dec 1984 (v.13#8) pg. 96
Leica two-bath film developer formula.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Jan 1985 (v.13#9) pg. 76
Added Info PHOTOGRAPHIC Mar 1985 (v.13#11) pg. 80 (Formula modifications).
Paper developing formula used by Bernhard J. Suess. Originally appeared in an old issue of the "Dignan Newsletter".
PHOTOGRAPHIC Jan 1985 (v.13#9) pg. 76
Ansco 17 formula for developing Kodak Plus-X black-and-white film.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Feb 1985 (v.13#10) pg. 48
Formula for a substitute Microdol-X film developer.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Sep 1988 (v.17#5) pg. 82
Formula for Kodak D-23 black-and-white film developer.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Jun 1989 (v.18#2) pg. 79
Tips on selecting and using an organic vapor mask to prevent allergic reactions to photographic chemicals.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Aug 1994 (v.23#4) pg. 10
Tip on avoiding photochemical allergies by not using acetic acid.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Dec 1994 (v.23#8) pg. 4
Clean darkrooms. Use lots of water to wash thermometers, graduates, trays, etc. Tips on avoiding contamination of chemicals.
PHOTOMETHODS Jun 1976 (v.19#6) pg. 38
Some health considerations which should be understood when using photographic chemicals.
PHOTOMETHODS Feb 1977 (v.20#2) pg. 51
Holographic film developer formula is based on the process of intra-emulsion diffusion-transfer which conserves the silver content in order to realize gains in diffraction efficiency and reductions of intermodulation noise.
PHOTOMETHODS Feb 1979 (v.22#2) pg. 32
How to mix and use Delagi No. 8 developer for Kodak Technical Pan b&w film, with exposures at ASA 32-64.
PHOTOMETHODS Apr 1981 (v.24#4) pg. 9
Chromogenic development of litho film. Part 1. How to mix and use chemicals to add color to litho film by means of color couplers.
PHOTOMETHODS May 1981 (v.24#5) pg. 16
Chromogenic development of litho film. Part 2.
PHOTOMETHODS Jun 1981 (v.24#6) pg. 25
Chromogenic development of litho film. Part 3.
PHOTOMETHODS Sep 1981 (v.24#9) pg. 12
Compensating developer formulas for use with Tri-X film exposed at night.
PHOTOMETHODS Aug 1985 (v.28#8) pg. 6
In search of the standard black-and-white film developer. Four suggested Super-76 developer formulas are modifications of Kodak D-76d, Kodak D-76b, Ilford ID-68, and Ilford PFG.
PHOTOMETHODS Aug 1988 (v.31#8) pg. 30
Added Info PHOTOMETHODS Feb 1989 (v.32#2) pg. 14
Tip: Use a chart to plot the number of prints you have processed through various photo chemicals. Then, when you reach the end of the chart, you know to replace the chemicals.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1980 (v.153#2) pg. 68
The use of stop-bath in film developing. Pros and cons.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1966 (v.58#3) pg. 84
Using rubber gloves when allergic to photo chemicals and other tips.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1966 (v.58#4) pg. 90
How film developers are affected by time, water, light, and other elements plus a second article evaluating popular developers.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY May 1966 (v.58#5) pg. 66
How to coat your own emulsion to make prints on paper, wood, glass, cloth, metal and ceramics.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1971 (v.69#6) pg. 104
Tips on using Aeroprint black and white and color spray chemicals.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1972 (v.70#1) pg. 30
Formulas for developers and fixers which you can tailor to your taste or needs.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 1972 (v.70#2) pg. 88
Tips on using Aeroprint Spray can processing chemicals.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1972 (v.71#5) pg. 56
Tips on using Phenidone to darken print areas during development.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1973 (v.72#3) pg. 16
How intensifiers and reducers can save bad negatives. A review of commercial chemicals and how to use them.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jul 1973 (v.73#1) pg. 76
Packaged darkroom chemicals. Advice from an expert on selection and use.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1973 (v.73#4) pg. 98
Acufine revisited. Using Acufine to process Tri-X film exposed at E.I. 1200.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1974 (v.75#6) pg. 42
Try these easy tests to be sure that your black & white prints are really permanent. Hypo tests and print tests using prepared test chemicals.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 1975 (v.76#2) pg. 48
Tips on protecting your hands from photo chemicals.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jul 1976 (v.79#1) pg. 64
The advantage of diluting D-76 film developer with water.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1977 (v.81#2) pg. 36
Diluting film developers can often inprove the quality of black and white negatives. Some tips.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1977 (v.81#5) pg. 92
Tips on replenishing Acufine film developer.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1979 (v.84#1) pg. 76
New Bill Pierce formula for developing Tri-X is made by adding sodium sulfite to Edwal FG7 developer. This is a diluted developer that is used once and then thrown away.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1979 (v.85#4) pg. 87
Rodinal. This 90-year-old film developer is still a favorite today. It produces brilliance, graduation and sharpness.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1979 (v.85#6) pg. 108
Ilford's new ID-11 black-and-white film developer, an enhanced version of D-76, produces greater sharpness and tighter grain.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1980 (v.86#1) pg. 92
D-23 revisited. A low-cost, two-ingredient, B&W film developer that's simple to mix and easy to live with.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY May 1980 (v.86#5) pg. 88
Get view-camera quality negatives on 35mm Technical Pan film 2415 with a custom developer formulated by Dick Delagi. How to mix and use this developer.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 1981 (v.88#2) pg. 95
Nine black-and-white paper developers compared. How developers and development can change print constrast more than one grade up or down.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1981 (v.88#3) pg. 73
Mix your own darkroom chemicals. How to fine-tune formulas for personalized processing.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1981 (v.88#9) pg. 97
Tips on protecting children from dangerous photographic chemicals.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1983 (v.90#3) pg. 98
Tip: Ordinary supermarket products have photographic uses.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1983 (v.90#12) pg. 118
Tips on sources of health information about handling the chemicals used in photography.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1984 (v.91#8) pg. 18
Tips on using a "print brightener" chemical to increase black-and-white print permanence by acting as a shield against ultraviolet radiation.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 1985 (v.92#2) pg. 44
A fresh look at D-23. Try this black-and-white developer for taming high-contrast photo situations while maintaining your film's speed.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1985 (v.92#11) pg. 8
Ilford's new liquid b&w film and paper chemicals. What is available and tips on their use.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1986 (v.93#6) pg. 67
Seasoning print developer to taste. How to customize off-the-shelf b&w print developers (such as Kodak Dektol) by adding supplementary chemicals. Do this to influence both the image tone and contrast of the resulting print.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1988 (v.95#4) pg. 38
Pollution Solution. Disposing of common darkroom chemicals in an environmentally safe manner.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1989 (v.96#10) pg. 52
Home brews. Mixing your chemicals from scratch. A general discussion. No formulas included.
SHUTTERBUG #349 Oct 1999 (v.28#12) pg. 24
Kitchen chemistry in the darkroom. Using common household materials as photo chemicals.
SHUTTERBUG #396 Sep 2003 (v.32#11) pg. 42