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Rockland Colloid
Information on the combination of new and old techniques to produce many new types of photographic prints.
http://www.rockaloid.com/
Cicada: Darkroom Formulas, Labels and Signs
Includes printable formula sheets and labels for darkrooms.
http://www.cicada.com/pub/photo/signs/
Kodak Professional: Black and White Films
Technical manuals for all Kodak black and white films.
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/databanks/filmDatabankBW.jhtml
Kodak: Teaching Basic Darkroom Techniques
Resource for students and teachers covering the step by step procedures for basic darkroom techniques.
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/consumer/education/lessonPlans/darkroom/index.shtml
AgfaNet: Black and White Lab Course
Online training course on how to develop black and white films. Includes some advanced topics.
http://www.agfanet.com/en/cafe/photocourse/bwcourse/i.php3
Zone System: Table of Contents
Comprehensive tutorial on the Zone System. Multiple chapters and examples.
http://thunderstorm.cicada.com/pub/photo/zs/toc.html
Potassium Ferricyanide: Fantastic or Frustrating?
Demystifying this processing additive.
http://www.photogs.com/bwworld/potass.html
Dust and Spotting
Article on removing and avoiding dust and spots on prints.
http://www.cs.berkeley.edu/~qtluong/photography/lf/dust-spotting.html
Kaiser Enlargers
Bob Meier's review in PHOTO Techniques Magazine of Kaiser enlargers.
http://www.phototechmag.com/previous-articles/may00-meier/meier.htm
Claudio Bonavolta's Photography Page
Information on photography equipment, darkroom techniques. Also contains travel photographs.
http://www.bonavolta.ch/hobby/en/photo/
The Zone System
History and technical description of the zone method of controlling image quality. Examples of work produced with the system, further reading and biography of the siteowner.
http://www.zone2tone.co.uk/
The Photographic and Chemistry Collection
Technical information, chemicals and formulae for processing monochrome film. Also has picture galleries and links.
http://www.jetcity.com/~mrjones/
Introduction to The Black and White Darkroom
Jerry Sparrow's article covering the basics of black and white darkroom setup and photo printing.
http://www.photo.net/darkroom/black-and-white-intro
Darkroom Pro
Features information on the processes, materials and goals of the photographer who needs to process their own materials for both quality control and archival stability.
http://www.darkroompro.com/
Why Black and White?
Wendy Folse's article on the advantages of black and white photography and its implications in the darkroom.
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/photography/79428
Kodak Professional: Photographic Chemicals
Contains detailed information on all Kodak photographic chemicals. Information for both color and black and white chemicals.
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/products/prodChemicals.jhtml
Sun Spot Photography
Offers comprehensive information on darkrooms, chemistry, developing, printing, and many other photography related topics.
http://www.sunspotphoto.com/
Kodak: Toning Black and White Materials
Technical manual for toning black and white prints with Kodak toners.
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/g23/g23.jhtml
Darkroom Design
Kodak's section on designing an amateur's darkroom.
http://webs.kodak.com/global/en/consumer/pictureTaking/filmDeveloping/dkroomDsgn/dkroomDsgnContents.shtml
KODAK Chemicals, Process E-6
Detailed technical manual for Kodak E6 processing aimed at professionals
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/j83/j83.jhtml
KODAK: Cross-Processing Color Negative Films in Process E-6: Tech Pub CIS-184
Resource and technical information on processing color negative films in E6 chemistry aimed at professionals
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/cis184/cis184.jhtml
Developing Tank
Instructions on how to build a durable developing tank from ABS plastic pipe.
http://www.heylloyd.com/technicl/devtank.htm
A Biased Guide to Temperature Control
An article that compares different techniques for controlling water temperature in photographic darkrooms.
http://www.hassmfg.com/biased_guide.html
KODAK Chemicals: Processing Manuals Index
Publications that describe how to use KODAK Chemicals in photofinishing labs, professional finishing labs, motion picture labs and minilabs, available in .pdf format.
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/Zmanuals/
Darkroom Hazards
SafetyLine article on chemical and ventilation hazards in darkrooms.
http://www.safetyline.wa.gov.au/PageBin/hazsgenl0002.htm
The Bulk Loading FAQ
Step by step instructions on bulk reloading of films.
http://www.ccs.neu.edu/home/genie/bulk.html
Black and White World
Advanced techniques, beginners guide, forums, extensive FAQ's.
http://www.photogs.com/bwworld/index.html
KODAK Photochemical Information and FAQs
Information and FAQ's for Kodak's photo chemicals
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/chemicals/photoChems.jhtml
Rodolfo Namias Group: Old Photographic Techniques
Details old printing processes that give results unobtainable on silver-bromide papers. Includes gallery showing technique examples, information about exhibitions, and available courses.
http://www.grupponamias.com/index_en.html
Darkroom Health and Safety Guidelines
Student handout for darkroom safety procedures in clean printable format.
http://ubmail.ubalt.edu/~dhaynes/photo/health.htm
Film and Developer Test
Side by side visual comparisons of black and white films developed in various developers.
http://www.inficad.com/~gstewart/filmtest.htm
Agfa APX 25 vs. Kodak Technical Pan
Comparison of two very fine grained black and white films.
http://www.kosara.net/photo/apx25vstp.html
Black and White Developing Chart
A 1997 chart that gives times and temperatures for various b&w developers and films.
http://www.srv.net/~vail/bwdev.htm
Welcome to my Darkroom
Photos and information about how this darkroom was built. Doug Bardell.
http://www.cyberbeach.net/~dbardell/darkroom.html
The Art of Handcoloring
Ana Brandt talks with us about the art form and shares valuable hints and tips for getting started.
http://www.handcolor.com/
Photo Chemistry Formulas
Database of photographic chemistry formulas and raw chemicals used in photography. Most chemical entries include CAS numbers, structural formulas and links to external chemistry databases, as well as comments about their use for photographic purposes.
http://www.pofig.net/photodb
Chemistry of the Photographic Process
Brief description of the processing steps to develop a color negative in a minilab.
http://www.sapiensman.com/photo/
Handmade Photographic Images
This site contains methods and techniques, plus a gallery. Devoted to infrared, pinhole, and alternative process photography.
http://www2.ari.net/glsmyth/
The Light Factory
Online exhibits, classes in photography, and several articles on alternative processes.
http://www.lightfactory.org
Darkroom by Chris Bitmead
Information on enlargers, printing, processing, and building a darkroom.
http://tech.com.au/photo/darkroom/index.html
Tim Kemp: Photographic
Advice and tips on developing photographs and picture taking.
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~tkemp/
Guide to Black and White Photography
Contains information on darkroom chemistry, film developing, printing, alternative processes, and the Zone System.
http://ubmail.ubalt.edu/~dhaynes/photo/bwhite.htm
Ilford: Black and White Products
Technical data sheets for each of Ilford's black and white film, paper, and chemistry products, in Adobe PDF format.
http://www.ilford.com/html/us_english/bw.html
Kodak Films Menu
Index of links to all Kodak's film information pages.
http://www.kodak.com/cgi-bin/webProductTypes.pl?type=Films
Lloyd Erlick: Technical Articles
A large collection of articles for darkroom techniques.
http://www.heylloyd.com/technicl/technicl.html#drying
Teaching Basic Darkroom Techniques
Kodak site giving twelve lessons plans for teaching basic black and white darkroom procedures.
http://webs.kodak.com/global/en/consumer/education/lessonPlans/darkroom/
The Eclectic Photography Resource
Index to J.A. Ollinger's many articles about and for darkroom users.
http://www.speedlink.com/jao/photo/photo.htm
Glossary of Common Printing Terms
From the LightRoom site, explanations of common photographic terms.
http://www.lightroom.com/pages/glossary_97.html
Ilfochrome Classic
One page of information about this color print material. From the LightRoom site.
http://www.lightroom.com/pages/info_97.html
Rec.Photo.Darkroom FAQ
FAQ for this Usenet newsgroup.
http://www.cdegroot.com/photo/darkroom-faq.html
Interesting Photo Posts
Useful Usenet articles, web articles and sites are indexed here. All Usenet articles are stored locally to speed access.
http://fog.org/~douglask/index.php
Kodak: Preparing Smaller Batches of Processing Chemicals
Technical manual by Kodak on mixing smaller amounts of chemicals. Good resource for home darkrooms.
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/cis49/cis49.jhtml
Do It Yourself
Mason Resnick's article on the benefits of doing your own printing. From the Black and White World site.
http://www.photogs.com/bwworld/bwdarkrm1.html
Technical Information Sheets
Index to technical information sheets on chemicals, film, and papers from various manufacturers. Displayed in PDF format.
http://www.camerasbrookwood.com/techsheets.html
Contrast Masking - The LightRoom
How to use contrast masking to capture as much of the dynamic range of the original scene as possible.
http://www.lightroom.com/pages/masking_97.html
How Safe Is Your Safelight?
Facts about safelights; a page of information from Kodak.
http://webs.kodak.com/global/en/consumer/products/techInfo/k4/k4Facts.shtml
Kodak: Simplified Metric Conversion Tables
Metric conversion tables. A must have for all darkrooms. Printable format for easy use.
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/cis106/cis106.shtml
Black and White Darkroom
Comprehensive information on darkroom setup, chemicals, equipment, techniques, tips, and safety considerations.
http://www3.telus.net/drkrm/
Silverlight Photography Tutorials
Photography darkroom tutorials and resources.
http://www.silverlight.co.uk/tutorials/index.html
Kodak Developer D-76: Tech Pub J-78
Technical manual for Kodak D-76 black and white developer. Lists times, temperatures and procedures for using this time tested developer.
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/j78/j78.shtml
Kodak: T-MAX Developers
Technical manual for T-Max developers including times, temperatures, and recommended procedures for developing black and white films.
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/j86/j86.shtml
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