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A Biased Guide to Temperature Control
An article that compares different techniques for controlling water temperature in photographic darkrooms.
Agfa APX 25 vs. Kodak Technical Pan
Comparison of two very fine grained black and white films.
AgfaNet: Black and White Lab Course
Online training course on how to develop black and white films. Includes some advanced topics.
Black and White Darkroom
Comprehensive information on darkroom setup, chemicals, equipment, techniques, tips, and safety considerations.
Black and White Developing Chart
A 1997 chart that gives times and temperatures for various b&w developers and films.
Black and White World
Advanced techniques, beginners guide, forums, extensive FAQ's.
BW development times tables
Characteristic values and development times tables of the various BW films.
Chemistry of the Photographic Process
Brief description of the processing steps to develop a color negative in a minilab.
Cicada: Darkroom Formulas, Labels and Signs
Includes printable formula sheets and labels for darkrooms.
Claudio Bonavolta's Photography Page
Information on photography equipment, darkroom techniques. Also contains travel photographs.
Contrast Masking - The LightRoom
How to use contrast masking to capture as much of the dynamic range of the original scene as possible.
Darkroom Hazards
SafetyLine article on chemical and ventilation hazards in darkrooms.
DarkroomSource
Features tutorials and information on building a darkroom, accessories, techniques, tools and tips.
Daylight Darkroom
Black and white imaging system that achieves the quality of traditional darkroom techniques on inkjet printers.
Developing Tank
Instructions on how to build a durable developing tank from ABS plastic pipe.
Do It Yourself
Mason Resnick's article on the benefits of doing your own printing. From the Black and White World site.
Dust and Spotting
Article on removing and avoiding dust and spots on prints.
Film and Developer Test
Side by side visual comparisons of black and white films developed in various developers.
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.
Introduction to The Black and White Darkroom
Jerry Sparrow's article covering the basics of black and white darkroom setup and photo printing.
Kaiser Enlargers
Bob Meier's review in PHOTO Techniques Magazine of Kaiser enlargers.
KODAK Chemicals, Process E-6
Detailed technical manual for Kodak E6 processing aimed at professionals
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.
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.
Kodak Films Menu
Index of links to all Kodak's film information pages.
KODAK Photochemical Information and FAQs
Information and FAQ's for Kodak's photo chemicals
Kodak Professional: Black and White Films
Technical manuals for all Kodak black and white films.
Kodak Professional: Photographic Chemicals
Contains detailed information on all Kodak photographic chemicals. Information for both color and black and white chemicals.
KODAK: Cross-Processing Color Negative Films in Pr
Resource and technical information on processing color negative films in E6 chemistry aimed at professionals
Kodak: Preparing Smaller Batches of Processing Che
Technical manual by Kodak on mixing smaller amounts of chemicals. Good resource for home darkrooms.
Kodak: Simplified Metric Conversion Tables
Metric conversion tables. A must have for all darkrooms. Printable format for easy use.
Kodak: T-MAX Developers
Technical manual for T-Max developers including times, temperatures, and recommended procedures for developing black and white films.
Kodak: Teaching Basic Darkroom Techniques
Resource for students and teachers covering the step by step procedures for basic darkroom techniques.
Kodak: Toning Black and White Materials
Technical manual for toning black and white prints with Kodak toners.
Lloyd Erlick: Technical Articles
A large collection of articles for darkroom techniques.
Masking Kits
Pin-registration holders and carriers, resource on contrast masking techniques and other fine art darkroom procedures.
Potassium Ferricyanide: Fantastic or Frustrating?
Demystifying this processing additive.
Rec.Photo.Darkroom FAQ
FAQ for this Usenet newsgroup.
Rockland Colloid
Information on the combination of new and old techniques to produce many new types of photographic prints.
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.
Silverlight Photography Tutorials
Photography darkroom tutorials and resources.
Sun Spot Photography
Offers comprehensive information on darkrooms, chemistry, developing, printing, and many other photography related topics.
Teaching Basic Darkroom Techniques
Kodak site giving twelve lessons plans for teaching basic black and white darkroom procedures.
The Bulk Loading FAQ
Step by step instructions on bulk reloading of films.
The Light Factory
Online exhibits, classes in photography, and several articles on alternative processes.
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.
Tim Kemp: Photographic
Advice and tips on developing photographs and picture taking.
Welcome to my Darkroom
Photos and information about how this darkroom was built. Doug Bardell.
Why Black and White?
Wendy Folse's article on the advantages of black and white photography and its implications in the darkroom.
Zone System: Table of Contents
Comprehensive tutorial on the Zone System. Multiple chapters and examples.