Added Info DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1987 (v.9#6) pg. 4
Tip on trimming the end of a film roll to prepare it for loading on a processing reel.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Mar-Apr 1988 (v.10#2) pg. 49
Tip on preparing the film and winding it onto a rachet-type developing reel.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1988 (v.10#4) pg. 16
Tip: Store a pre-loaded 35mm film developing reel in an empty 100-ft. film can.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1988 (v.10#4) pg. 16
Tip: Use "Tourna Grip" wrapped around film developing tanks to keep them from slipping out of your hands.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1989 (v.11#1) pg. 9
Tip: Round off the corners of film to make it easier to insert on film processing reel and into negative holders.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1989 (v.11#4) pg. 7
A simple way to develop 4x5 sheet film uses 1 ounce of chemistry in a small Cibachrome processing drum.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Sep 1981 (v.2#3) pg. 42
The art of tray processing sheet film.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Mar-Apr 1983 (v.4#2) pg. 39
How to do tray development of sheet film. It is faster and requires less chemicals than methods using hangers and/or tanks.
INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1977 (v.26#11) pg. 12
How to get the best results from Kodalith machine processors.
INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1981 (v.30#8) pg. 31
Darkroom tips from a professional laboratory. Includes PVC pipe containers for film clip tests, using lipstick to retouch a contact negative, a flashlight hung from the ceiling, and a shop-built camera to make 4x5 dupe negatives from 35mm color slides.
INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY May 1984 (v.33#5) pg. 20
Processing on the road. Put together a simple "portable darkroom" to process Ektachrome on location.
INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1987 (v.36#4) pg. 26
Tips on the setup and operation of a 3.5-gallon color-film processing line.
INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1992 (v.41#1) pg. 8
Tips on loading stainless steel wire reels and developing your own color negatives or transparency film.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1969 (v.33#6) pg. 110
Reels and tanks for roll film processing.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1970 (v.34#11) pg. 96
Suggested priorities on what color darkroom equipment to buy first. Part 1. Film processing.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1971 (v.35#12) pg. 26
A review of the features of eight plastic, stainless steel or combination reel-type developing tanks.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1976 (v.40#1) pg. 96
Tip to prevent film from slipping out of plastic reels during agitation.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY May 1976 (v.40#5) pg. 103
A hole punched in film leader makes it easier to load stainless steel reels.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1976 (v.40#6) pg. 109
Make film developing reel loading easier by not rewinding 35mm film totally back into its cartridge.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Christmas 1976 (v.40#13) pg. 122
Try tray processing of sheet-film negatives. It is easy and gives uniform development with less chemicals.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1977 (v.41#4) pg. 54
Tip: Small alligator clips allow single 35mm frames to be handled easier.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1977 (v.41#4) pg. 113
Build an 18-reel developing tank from a length of 4-inch PVC tube, one Paterson System 4 tank, and some miscellaneous items.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1980 (v.44#8) pg. 106
Improve your stainless steel film developing tank by (1) adding a lever to the cap (2) Making wide "rubber bands" to stop fluid leaking when inverted, and (3) Marking corresponding tops and bottoms if you have more than one tank.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1980 (v.44#10) pg. 112
Tip: How to attach a lever to the small cap of a stainless steel film processing tank so that it will come off easily.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1981 (v.45#3) pg. 6
Tip: Start loading 35mm spiral reels in the light and complete the job in a changing bag.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1981 (v.45#4) pg. 113
Tip: Add a plastic "handle" to the top of a stainless steel film developing tank to facilitate quicker top removal.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 1982 (v.46#2) pg. 93
Tip: Use a plastic laundry hook to gently lower a reel of film into a developing tank.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1983 (v.47#8) pg. 78
"Third hand" aids in loading 120 film onto processing reel.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1986 (v.50#1) pg. 44
Tip: Attach non-skid strips to glass bottles and film tanks to make it easier (and safer) to handle them with wet hands.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1986 (v.50#9) pg. 44
Tip on reducing film development time when processing with constant rotary action (as in drum processing).
PHOTO TECHNIQUES Sep-Oct 1996 (v.17#5) pg. 29
Traveling darkroom. Carry enough chemicals and equipment in an airline bag to allow you to process black and white film anywhere.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Apr 1978 (v.6#12) pg. 54
How to develop large-format sheet film in color print drums. Save both time and chemicals with this process.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Aug 1978 (v.7#4) pg. 97
Tip: How to develop 4x5 sheet film in tanks without getting uneven development (surge).
PHOTOGRAPHIC Nov 1978 (v.7#7) pg. 124
Talking tech No. 19. Discussion of processing black and white film in a Unicolor Film Drum using Unicolor B&W film chemistry.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Jul 1979 (v.8#3) pg. 76
Tip: Plastic divider prevents film overlap when processing four pieces of 4x5 film in a drum processor.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Sep 1979 (v.8#5) pg. 98
Description of the three basic methods for developing 4x5 sheet film: tray, tank and hanger, daylight tank. A comparison of the three.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Feb 1980 (v.8#10) pg. 90
How to develop film in a golf tube. Air bubble agitation produces even density on black-and-white film.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Oct 1981 (v.10#6) pg. 31
Tips on developing 35mm in a long plastic tube instead of a conventional reel tank.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Aug 1982 (v.11#4) pg. 4
Tip: Attach a Thermos bottle handle to a multi-reel film developing tank.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Jul 1983 (v.12#3) pg. 78
Two ways to process sheet film. (1) Hanger and open tank method. (2) Tray development.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Aug 1984 (v.13#4) pg. 65
A review of equipment and techniques for on-the-spot field processing of film.
PHOTOMETHODS Feb 1975 (v.18#2) pg. 32
Accurate processing of photo materials which require precise control of agitation, time and temperatures can be achieved by using one-shot chemistry in a rotary processor. Some tips.
PHOTOMETHODS Apr 1975 (v.18#4) pg. 27
Make your own temperature-controlled processing drum for E-6 and C-41 process color films. Est. cost: $15.
PHOTOMETHODS Oct 1977 (v.20#10) pg. 33
How to develop 35mm film in a 5-ft. length of 1-1/4" plastic drain pipe. This method can result in more uniform development than the tank method.
PHOTOMETHODS Jan 1978 (v.21#1) pg. 26
Pipe development is ideally suited to the zone system approach to the 35mm format, and is an alternative to developing reels. The pipe is a length of plastic pipe into which a strip of film is inserted and developed.
PHOTOMETHODS Sep 1980 (v.23#9) pg. 18
Tips on tray processing of sheet film.
PHOTOMETHODS Feb 1984 (v.27#2) pg. 6
Two agitation methods for use in processing b&w film in small rollfilm tanks that are better than the standard "inversion" technique.
PHOTOMETHODS Jul 1990 (v.33#7) pg. 14
Make a pair of deep developing tanks for 35mm film from two lengths of 1-1/2" plastic pipe.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1971 (v.135#6) pg. 126
Film developing reel holds 34" of 16mm film. Fits a standard 35mm tank.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1972 (v.137#4) pg. 14
Two gadgets to help load stainless steel developing reels. One keeps the reel from rolling away. The other holds the film spool as film is pulled off for loading.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1972 (v.138#3) pg. 14
Convert an old electric can opener into a developing tank agitator.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1972 (v.138#5) pg. 15
What to look for in film developing tanks and reels and how to get the best results.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1967 (v.60#6) pg. 110
Spray film developing reels with silicon spray to speed drying.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1971 (v.68#3) pg. 116
How not to goof when loading 35mm film on stainless steel reels.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1975 (v.77#5) pg. 32
Use a tin can as a reel for short lengths of miniature film when processing.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY May 1976 (v.78#5) pg. 29
Build inexpensive film processing and negative washing tanks from PVC pipe.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1981 (v.88#10) pg. 114
Safe method for cleaning stainless-steel film developing reels uses chlorine laundry bleach.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY May 1990 (v.97#5) pg. 23
Roll film developing tank made from plastic pipe.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1969 (v.195#2) pg. 136
Make large roll film tank, holding 10 reels of film, from 4" plastic pipe.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1971 (v.198#4) pg. 122
Double up on film loading. How to load two rolls of film (back-to-back) onto the same plastic reel for processing at same time.
SHUTTERBUG #277 Oct 1993 (v.22#12) pg. 121
Simplified sheet film developing. Made from a piece of Plexiglas and nylon screws, this panel allows economical tray processing of sheet film without scratching or complex agitation routines.
SHUTTERBUG #288 Sep 1994 (v.23#11) pg. 126