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Sprint Record Alum Hardening Converter, Additive 1Ltr

SKU: CHSHMFR: AL001-R

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Enhance archival properties with Sprint Record fixer.
Achieve optimal tonal range in black & white prints.
1 Liter concentrate ensures mixing consistency.
Hardening converter improves film image quality.
Ideal black and white chemicals for darkroom use.

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Ethol LPD 1 Gallon Liquid Black / White Paper Developer

SKU: CHLPDLGMFR: ETLPDL128

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Ethol LPD: Achieve archival black & white prints.
Consistent results with LPD liquid concentrate.
Optimize image quality: Ethol black & white developer.
Simple mixing ratios ensure ease of use.
Ethol LPD: Extends print archival properties.

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Sprint RRecord Speed Basic Fixer for All Black & White Processes, 1 Ltr

SKU: CHSFMFR: FX001-R

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Sprint Fixer ensures archival black and white prints.
Achieve rapid, consistent results with this B&W fixer.
One-liter concentrate offers excellent price per use.
Simple to use: perfect for all black and white processes.
Optimized for image quality and long-lasting results.

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Edwal Hypo-Check Chemical Test for Exhausted Film & Paper Fixers, 4 Oz

SKU: CHEHC4MFR: EDHC4

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Edwal Hypo-Check: Ensures archival image quality.
Simple chemical test for exhausted film fixers.
Extends fixer bath life, saving darkroom costs.
Easy-to-use: Achieve consistent chemical results.
4 oz. bottle for multiple darkroom fixer tests.

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Sprint Quicksilver B / W Print Paper developer, 1Ltr

SKU: CHSPDLMFR: PR001-R

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Achieve superior tonal range with B&W developer.
Quicksilver developer ensures archival print quality.
Get consistent mixing for reliable black & white prints.
Optimize image quality with this paper developer.
Enjoy ease of use with Sprint's liquid concentrate.

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Rockland Colloid's Liquid Light Emulsion, 8 Oz

SKU: CHLL8MFR: RCLLE8

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Rockland Liquid Light: B&W emulsion, 8 oz.
Achieve fine grain with B&W liquid emulsion.
Long shelf-life: Rockland black & white emulsion.
Consistent results with liquid light emulsion.
Easy dilution for custom B&W darkroom prints.

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Ethol LPD 5 Gallon Powder Black / White Paper Developer

SKU: CHLPDP5GMFR: ETLPDP5

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Ethol LPD: Fine grain, archival black & white prints.
Achieve good contrast with Ethol LPD paper developer.
Ethol LPD: Easy mixing for consistent darkroom results.
Long shelf-life Ethol LPD powder, 5 gallon capacity.
Black & white paper developer ensures archival quality.

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Acufine Diafine 2 Bath Black & White Film Developer Concentrate, Makes 1 Gal

SKU: CHDGMFR: DFD128

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Acufine Diafine: Superior black and white tones.
Two-bath developer ensures archival image quality.
Achieve consistent results with easy-to-use formula.
Black & white film developer for enhanced contrast.
Concentrate makes 1 gallon: Excellent price value.

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Ethol LPD 1 Gallon Powder Black / White Paper Developer

SKU: CHLPDPGMFR: ETLPDP128

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Ethol LPD: Achieve superior black & white tones.
1 Gallon: Ensures archival prints, lasting quality.
Powder developer: Easy mixing, consistent results.
Optimized formula: Enhances image quality sharply.
Paper developer: Wide tonal range, great contrast.

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Rockland Colloid's Liquid Light Emulsion, 32 Oz

SKU: CHLL32MFR: RCLLE32

Liquid Light emulsion for archival prints.
Ensures consistent black and white image quality.
Simple mixing ratios for ease of darkroom use.
32 oz. Rockland Colloid emulsion, long shelf life.
Optimized for film and darkroom photography.

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Edwal LFN Low Foam Wetting Agent, Developer Additive & Final Rinse, 3/4 Oz

SKU: CHELFNMFR: EDLFN34

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Edwal LFN ensures archival quality, consistent results.
Achieve fine grain negatives with this wetting agent.
Low foam formula aids easy dilution, prevents marks.
Use as developer additive for high contrast images.
Edwal LFN: Extends chemical life, long shelf-life.

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Sprint Standard Black and White Film Developer, 1 liter

SKU: CHSFDLMFR: FL001-R

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Achieve superb image quality with B&W developer.
Ensures archival properties for lasting film prints.
Sprint developer offers ease of use for all skill levels.
Get consistent results with our black and white chemicals.
Long shelf life ensures developer is ready when you are.

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Sprint Archive Fixer Remover for Films and Papers, 1Ltr

SKU: CHSFRMFR: FR001-R

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Ensures archival properties for lasting images.
Optimized black and white fixer for film, papers.
Simple mixing ratios ensure ease of use.
Consistent results with every darkroom session.
Removes residual silver; enhances image quality.

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Sprint End Run Wetting Agent and Stabilizer, 1Ltr

SKU: CHSWAMFR: WA001-R

Sprint Wetting Agent: Ensures archival image quality.
B&W films/papers benefit from reduced spotting.
Achieve consistent results with every darkroom session.
Simple mixing ratios for ease of use, 1 Liter size.
Sprint End Run stabilizes for long-lasting prints.

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Rockland Colloid's Liquid Light Emulsion, 16 Oz

SKU: CHLL16MFR: RCLL16

Achieve archival prints with Liquid Light emulsion.
Liquid Light offers unparalleled image quality.
Consistent black and white tones, batch to batch.
Easy to use liquid emulsion for darkroom prints.
Optimal mixing ratios ensure reliable results.

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Black and White Chemicals for Darkroom Use

When developing film negatives and prints, the primary black-and-white chemicals you’ll need are developer, stop bath, and fixer. Wetting agent is useful in the film developing process, too, and it helps you avoid water spots on your negatives. Wash aid, also known as fixer remover and clearing agent, is another helpful solution for fully removing the fixer from your prints and negatives.

Powder vs Liquid Photo Developing Chemicals

When buying developing chemicals (either in bulk or in small quantities), you can choose between liquid chemicals and powdered versions. Liquid chemicals typically come in a concentrated form, so you’ll need to add water to achieve the correct strength.

Many photographers prefer powdered chemicals for darkroom development because they’re more compact for storage, easier and less expensive to ship, and have a longer shelf life.

Liquid chemicals are often best for darkroom beginners because they offer a smaller learning curve for correct use.

Darkroom Developer and Developing Chemicals for Alternative Processes

Not all types of film and printing use the same set of chemicals. If you’re working with cyanotype, Van Dyke brown, platinum and palladium, kallitype printing, or another alternative process, you’ll need specialized chemicals for your darkroom.

Which Black and White Film Developing Chemicals Can You Reuse?

When developing black-and-white film and prints, some of your chemicals are reusable while others, like developer, become inert in between darkroom sessions. You can reuse your stop bath as long as it’s still acidic enough to function. You can also reuse fixer if you store it in an airtight container.

The Black and White Chemicals Your Need for Long-Lasting Prints

Developing your own film and prints is a fun activity that becomes even more rewarding after a bit of practice. Look to brands like Ilford, Kodak, Photographers’ Formulary, and Sprint for top-of-the-line, reliable chemicals for the darkroom. By using professional, archival-grade black-and-white chemicals from these companies, your prints will look better and last longer.