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[Xia_Ke]

Lets see, you put the film in a container, pour chemicals into it, give it a little shake every once in a while, dump out chemicals, put in different chemicals, repeat, pull out film & dry it. Once its dried you'll be able to see if you did it right or not

Well I know that much...LOL I dunno, for some reason I'm really intimidated about the process of getting hands on with film

You just need a good old book on film and paper developing. Here is a link to an oldie but a goodie. Of course it doesn't list specs for individual films, but it does cover all the aspects and creative techniques.

http://product.half.ebay.com/The-Dar...QQtgZvidetails

Thanks for the recommendation MS. I'll check that book out

[mjs1973]

for some reason I'm really intimidated about the process of getting hands on with film

Nothing to worry about. You don't even need a dark room, unless you plan on making your own prints. Get a changing bag, film developing tank, a thermometer, and some chemistry, and your all set.

Not sure what to tell you about the color film. I have never done that, and from what I've read, it's more difficult than B&W. As far as getting what you need, film equipment is pretty cheap on ebay. You should be able to order the chemistry from Adorama or find it locally. If I remember correctly, B&H won't ship the chemistry.

[freygr]

Nothing to worry about. You don't even need a dark room, unless you plan on making your own prints. Get a changing bag, film developing tank, a thermometer, and some chemistry, and your all set.

Not sure what to tell you about the color film. I have never done that, and from what I've read, it's more difficult than B&W. As far as getting what you need, film equipment is pretty cheap on ebay. You should be able to order the chemistry from Adorama or find it locally. If I remember correctly, B&H won't ship the chemistry.

Color is just MORE steps, and the timing is a little more critical as with the temperature. The best way is to keep all the solutions in a tub with the correct temperature running water along with the film canister between agitations, and the agitation is allot more importation that with B&W, Most of all the color slides I shot when I was in the service I developed my self.