![]() ![]() Remember, it's a lot easier to get a lightproof seal with two "OK" layers of lightproofing than trying to do one absolutely perfectly. ![]() You can buy a cheap grommet punch + brass grommets for a couple bucks more - use these to hang them from some 3M Command Hooks, and some gaffer's tape to seal any leaks you need to. Go to your local fabric store and find some blackout curtain material. You don't need anything fancy to black out those windows. You wouldn't enjoy having to set it up/break it down on a regular basis though. If you can leave it up semi-permanently, a hydroponics tent can be used as a darkroom and is a fair bit cheaper/can be bought in larger sizes. It has inlets for ventillation but you need to supply your own, personally I don't bother and just leave the door open whenever I don't need absolute darkness. I don't really find it to be too onerous to set up solo, but I am on the taller side (185cm) and was coming from trying a hydroponics tent, which was an order of magnitude worse. 4x5 Film 01 Bulk Length Film 05 Darkroom Chemistry 08 Darkroom Enlarging Paper 33 Developing & Processing 04 Ilford 75 Ilford Galerie 01 Kentmere 10. But it's invaluable for getting into locations away from roads/car parks.įrom the marketing stuff I read up on it before buying, it's meant to be short enough to be set up in a room with a normal residential ceiling. I find it adequate for 4x5 and 5x7, 8x10 would also probably be fine but for those I'd need to make a separate trip back to the car to accommodate the greater chemistry/water/gear required (normally I shoot out of a van), so I generally don't. Like Kiwi, I use mine for collodion outdoors. If you don’t know yet then wait until that desire comes around, if it does. You bring the chemicals, the tank, develop it, and put it away when you’re done.īut if you have a permanent space and you are going to set up an enlarger and make prints then I’d say go for it. You can do that in a bathroom easily and there’s nothing to set up. Get instead a film changing tent (Harrison or similar) and use any of the gazillion developing tubes/tanks that exist that allow you to develop in daylight. Now, another practical aspect: if you’re just going to develop, I wouldn’t do it. There’s no ventilation/air circulation so depending what you do inside you may want to add the ability to circulate air. I mean it’s not terrible but I wouldn’t want to set it up and remove it twice a week - if you have a semi permanent spot where you can leave it weeks or months a time, or permanently, then it’s great. Might even work better for me than converting the bathroom every time. Have to admit to being intrigued by this, might be an option for those with limited space or where setting up a darkroom is just not possible. It’s tall, and won’t fit in low ceilings, so check that. I believe Ilford showcased their new popup Darkroom tent at the Photo show. It’s a bit too small for that so I stick to my Eskimo tent even though it is not quite light tight and requires work and maintenance to use. Ilford Portable Darkroomoriginal sound - B&H Photo Video and Pro Audio. ![]() I bought it as a portable tent for shooting collodion outdoors. Light tight if you set it up correctly (not hard). ![]() The Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom includes the darkroom, poles, ground sheet and storage bag.I have the Ilford pop up. The Pop-Up Darkroom contains a material loop at the top to hang a safelight and can easily be folded down for storage or transportation in the included carry case. A smaller vent is also included closer to the top of the darkroom to attach air extraction tubes (not included). The external metal frame is approximately 7 feet 2 inches (2.2m) tall when erected and should fit in most standard ceiling height rooms in European, American and Asian homes while still creating a workable 4.25 feet (1.3m) x 4.25 feet (1.3m) space to print while standing or seated.Ī durable light tight black material clips to the frame while an accompanying ground mat offers protection for your flooring and can be fastened to the darkroom material.Ī built-in air vent towards the base of the darkroom allows for an optional fan / air blower to be used and once sealed the incoming air will also expand the inner dimensions. The ILFORD Pop-Up Darkroom is the perfect solution for film photographers who want to print their negatives and otherwise may struggle to convert existing spaces into suitable working darkrooms. ![]()
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