I need help w/ infared in ps5.0

[venchka]

Originally Posted by beard

I need 35mm film for my slr.

I have never developed film in my life. IR sounds even harder. I'm easily overwhelmed by the thought of it all.

Sorry, yes. 135=35mm film. Kodak came up with 135 as a designation eons ago and it stuck. So, any film designated as 135 size works in your 35mm SLR.

B&W IR film can be developed in virtually any developer made. It can certainly be developed in the common developers found almost everywhere. D-76, Xtol, HC110, Rodinal, Microphen, etc. You name it, it'll work.

If you can count to 3 you can develop B&W film. It's easy: Load film in tank in a totally dark space. A windowless bathroom is what I use for 35mm, 120 & sheet film. A closet works fine. Lights on. My kitchen sink works perfectly. Developer in. Slosh for the time required. The timer on the microwave is perfect. Developer out. Stop in. Count to 30. Stop out. Fixer in. 4-6 minutes. Fixer out. Wash. Hang. Dry. Wax on. Wax off. It ain't brain surgery. If I can do it, anybody can do it.

To be honest, it's becoming increasingly easier to do it yourself than find a lab to process B&W film. It's certainly cheaper to DIY. Spread the word. I bet you can find all the hardware you need (and you don't need much) for free. Folks are unloading darkroom equipment if you come and get it. The film & chemicals are available through the mail. Houston Camera Co-op has a great selection of chemicals also. I'm not sure if they stock IR film. No worries. Freestyle Photographic Supplies will send everything you need right to your door. GOOGLE knows all about all of this stuff.

Film is good. Film is real. Ever try holding a JPEG up to the light and looking at it????????