This video is absolutely fantastic. Just got off a dev session and this is bang on! But, you're dilution is out.....ever so slightly. 1+9 is 30ml of Ilfosol 3 and 270ml water. 1+9 is 10 parts, not 9. Keep up the videos. Love watching them!

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

Oh dear 😅 thanks for the correction! Math was never my strong suit

@fgap1

5 ай бұрын

Here’s the magic formula I came up with up with to match the exact cc’z that was in Ilford’s own processing video : Add the 1 + 12(or any other number) - in this case it’s “lucky” 13. Then divide the total amount by (in this case) 13. And the answer IS (drumroll) ….. 23.076923 cc’z of concentrate into 276.92308 cc’z of H20 = exactly 300 cc’z of working solution.

@nava_va

2 ай бұрын

I think we have a different definition of “a few things” 😅😂

This has been my permanent go-to reminder every time I develop film. Some great information and it works everything.

I just paid $25 bucks to get ONE roll of B&W developed! Screw that! I’m flying solo from now on. Thanks for the tips K man 😎🤙

@sharkpyro93

Ай бұрын

its a bit expensive in the beginning because it requires all that tools but in the long run its worth it if you shoot alot of BW film, and btw you can use a smaller dilution to save more chemicals, i do a 1:14 dilution for ilfold hp5 (43ml of ifosol3 + 557ml of water, for 2 rolls), you just have to wait 5 min more but thats it

@charlescharliecharlotte

27 күн бұрын

@@sharkpyro93 Thanks for the tips!

My parents bought me a Darkroom Film development kit for Christmas when I was 10. It taught me how to develop film and make enlargements. I enjoyed this hobby for many years and built a nice darkroom for many years. I still have my old photo enlarger other equipment. Eventually it became hard to buy photography development supplies and film because of the digital age. Now film photography is making a comeback, and I am back to refresh my memory and enjoy the hobby I learned 50 plus years ago. Film is way better than digital.

Bro your animation skills 🔥🔥🔥

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

thanks homie!!!

how do you not have more subscribers! this is one of the best film photography videos i’ve seen!

I think the proportions are wrong. It is 1+9 for developer, meaning 1 part developer and 9 parts water, there are 10 parts total. We divide 300ml by 10 and get round 30ml of developer and 270ml water.

Amazing video! Entertaining, interesting, and just fun to watch. Good work Rams!

I was really considering developing some black and white film at home to ease me into the home developing stuff. I had no idea you did this video! Thank you so much I love the sunday strolls SO MUCH

Instant sub. Love that you refuse to take yourself seriously.

Excellent. Clear, concise, instructive and amusing. Thank you Ramsey!

This is so simple and perfectly performed. Really enjoyed it! Bring on!

you seem so kind and explain very well, thank you !!

This was informative, entertaining yet funny as hell. Keep them coming

Very nice 👌 I will do it today Your expression while loading film is very funny 😂 Thanks for video

dude this is an awesome video i’m definitely going to start developing my BW film after years of using the lab. thank you!

Great video. Thanks for sharing your process!

Thanks for this! Looking forward to try one myself soon

I highly recommend adding the second spool even if you're only developing one film. When you shake the canister too hard or pour out liquid, the spool could slide and therefore not be fully submerged in the chemicals.

@ramseykiefer

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying something dude! That’s a great point!

@trysam6952

8 ай бұрын

@@ramseykiefer yeah i really wanted to get this out to everyone since it was the reason I messed up my first film 😭😭😭 It was ecn2 tho and I had to shake for remjet removal... probably not that shaky when doing b/w...

Bought some film today but I forgot that you had to develop it, but I guess it's fun to learn something new!

Wouldn’t be an at home vid without Elena’s space heater in the background. This took me back to hs developing film in the dark room. Great video!

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

that thing is always on ;)

this video has given me the confidence to do my own developing, i blame you for making it look so easy ;-)

Fantastic video! be proud of yourself

Lovely. Informative, and funny -- thank you!

This was such a fun video! Really well shot and edited. Great work 😊

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!

Great demo. Inspiring. And you made me laugh out loud.

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great video. I love your humor.

@ramseykiefer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

you're hilarious! darkroom tent faces got me crackin up 😂

recent new subscriber here enjoying all the sunday strolls been binge watching this past few days. this is super helpful since i've just gotten back to film recently and was thinking of just shooting black and white cause of the costs. i'll try developing at home and will use this vid of yours as a reference. thanks ramsey!

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!! Stoked you like the channel!

Great video I love how easy it can be it motivates me to try it out in the near future! And btw love your channel it’s so unique and fun to watch the content you make keep it up!

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

Eduardo! Let me know how it goes! Thanks man

It’s been a minute. Missed these videos the past few weeks. Editing skills are coming along (with the jokes too). Well done!

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!!!

Can’t wait to try

Production value and music 10/10. 👌🤌🔥

that animation was so sick

that was both entertaining and educational

I'm gonna try this.... Thanks man..

Fab video Very helpful.

Give us more videos!!!! They are amazing

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! ❤️📸🤘🏼

Yo Captain Keef ! This video could have helped so much when I started developing film 6 months ago. I feel that a combination of the swizzle stick and inverting the Tank helps. Increased frequency and intensity of agitation seems to increase contrast and grain. Eventually everyone will have their own idiosyncrasies or preference to get the results they want. Appreciate the animation and music ! Also the Ilford rinse method saves water

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Excellent!

I just got done scanning the 5 rolls I developed yesterday here was a new video waiting for me!

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

Haha perfect timing!

Such an epic video! Instead of opening the film canister, I cut the leader and insert a few inches in the spool (similar to yours) prior to putting everything in the dark bag. Continue feeding the rest of the film through the spool and cut at the end. This reduces the steps fumbling inside the dark bag, plus, you could use the canister for bulk loading.

@shutterspeed2546

Жыл бұрын

Or make fancy keychains haha

@darylljann

Жыл бұрын

@@shutterspeed2546 haha 100%!

@MarcoRoepers

6 ай бұрын

So do I, using a film retriever

@techguy9023

2 ай бұрын

It’s not hard to pop open a 35mm cartridge and cut the leader and thread a reel in a darkroom. Doing roll film with paper backing like 120/220 is a little harder just takes some practice. Ratcheting Patterson reels are easier than metal reels where you pierce the end of the leader then wind.

Well explained!

I actually recognize that photo developing shop at the beginning 👀

The paper-mation was amazing

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

I'm really glad you like them!!

That stop motion was smooth

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

glad you thought so!

That stop motion!

I just saw your year old video. After managing three darkrooms/labs (color and Black and white) and teaching same for nearly 60 years, I had a good laugh (enjoying) your video. Don't be insulted by suggestions. Water can be used to sub for Stop Bath, but will not stop the development process immediately like Stop Bath (an acid)(water will slow the development). You are relying on the fixer to actually stop the development which it will do, but you are cutting the life of the fixer (silver deposits in fixer - that would normally be left in stop bath). Wetting agents at the end are not necessary - a simple Soft sponge wipe down will prevent the spotting (careful not to scratch film). Changing bags are far more convenient than your tent (much less obtrusive it would seem to me). Another suggestion - I always had every student open film canister and load reel for developing tank - with blank or dummy film before trying to do in film changing bag. Many struggled with that task - could not seem to wind film in reel correctly - watching and learning how to do it first is the answer.

Youre back! Lets goooo!

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

haha thanks for being patient!

5:15 Like this to give one RIP for that sacrificed roll of HP5 🙏 (thanks for this awesome video!)

I have recently been interested in film photography, that's why I started watching the video. I will watch your videos regularly whether I start film photography or not °_° Great Video!

@ramseykiefer

8 ай бұрын

You should try it! you'll have a great time!

I remember the old Kodak darkroom guides that said you could develop in your kitchen sink and use your measuring cup when it got dark. I ALWAYS thought that was dangerous to have those chemicals in the sink you wash dishes in. Remember that book? When you build a darkroom include ventilation fans.

Brilliant video.❤ do you have one for printing

You ROCK! ❤ it!

@melanierobbins8573

Жыл бұрын

Way to be there

Thanks for this. There’s something so relaxing about your videos. What’s your scanning process?

@ramseykiefer

8 ай бұрын

I scan with the negative supply 35mm holder and a Sony A9 with a 90mm macro lens.

you are hilarious, earned a sub! ❤

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

Fixer is not to prevent fading, it's actually what makes film transparent - developer is turning exposed silver halide to pure silver, and fixer removes remaining, unexposed, silver halide.

@ramseykiefer

7 ай бұрын

True, but the remaining halide crystals will slowly become exposed and fade your image away ;)

@mrblc882

7 ай бұрын

@@ramseykiefer before fixing, film is opaque, so there is still no image, only latent image. Yes, if you expose film, or just leave it for a long period of time, between development and fixing, the image will fade (actually, the final image will have haze), but you will not see the image without using a fixer.

@randallstewart1224

4 ай бұрын

@@ramseykiefer It's always a pity when someone posts a YT video on technical subjects they do not understand. When exposed film is developed, the developer chemically converts exposed silver halide crystals into oxidized silver metal deposits in the emulsion. The fixer chemically dissolves the undeveloped halide crystals and fully removes it from the emulsion. If done properly, this leaves only the oxidized silver metal deposits in the emulsion to form the image. Incomplete fixing can leave some undeveloped silver halide in the emulsion, and that can chemically cloud the film over time, but it does not "fade your image away". Fixer can also dissolve the silver image forming deposits, but at a vastly slower rate than for silver halide. So, if you properly wash out the fixer, removing its active chemicals from the emulsion, then your silver image should be practically permanent. However, if you leave residual fixer in the emulsion from a poor washing, then its active components will dry in the emulsion and may continue to dissolve the silver image over time, particularly if the film is stored in a poor environment, such as a high humidity. (There is an argument that retaining a tiny amount of fixer in the emulsion can act to preserve the image forming silver - another discussion for another day).

can you re-use the developer or do you need to dump it after one use? and how often can you re-use the fixer? nice video 👍

I'm thinking I'll need to sacrifice a roll just to practice loading it. This looks nerve-racking but I'm tired of mailing my film.

@ramseykiefer

9 ай бұрын

Do it!! It’s really not that bad!!

@chrisraney1996

9 ай бұрын

​@@ramseykieferMy lab set me up with my stuff today. I'm doing it!

so well done what are you filming your videos with, great content all a matter of time before some big growth

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed! Glad you like it!

i spot your the princess bride, night of the living dead, the manchurian candidate, dr. strangelove, easy rider, the graduate and blue velvet criterion. nice!

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

haha there some good ones on there

amazing :D thanks

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🤘🏼

New subscriber, here. LOVE your channel! I’m so happy I came upon it. Quick question if you have a moment: how are you keeping your chemicals at a consistent temp (68 degrees)? I didn’t see any thermometer. Are you using the temperature of the room itself? Thanks!

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

I did have a thermometer I was using, i got the temperature close and called it a day. By the time i got the chemicals in the Paterson tank I’m sure they were a little off but I’ve found the whole process to be pretty forgiving.

@robinchaplik2340

Жыл бұрын

@@ramseykiefer Thank you!

What the heck dude, why have you not jumped into my subscriptions already?! The editing style, the format, the tempo, and the succinct content… you are my new favorite film guy. Hi, nice to meet you!

@ramseykiefer

10 ай бұрын

Haha i appreciate that! Glad you enjoy!

Control temperature!!!!! Use demineralized water or reverse osmosis filtered at home!!! Keeping the dust of the negatives when drying is really hard….

I dont have any of these in my country so what i should do?

Thanks, very informative, brings back memories of developing printing film, same process, same shit. One question: didn't we use back in the day a red light instead of a tent?

@yoepvh9250

9 ай бұрын

For printing, you definitely can, but for getting the film on the spool, not unless you are spooling orthochromatic film stock. Most black and white films are panchromatic. If you're looking for Ortho film, it usually indicates it in the name of the film, if you're not sure, you can always check the spectral sensitivity chart.

I recognize nichols photo lab!

Nice video

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

thank you

Is that a casio A168?

How long is your final wash?

I haven't developed b&w film since high school in 1995, I completely forgot most of what to do damn

This channel rules

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sam 🤘🏼

The restaurant I work at has the same red clown thing, can you tell me what it says idk that language

What about DF96 Monobath?

Can you recommend the best (and preferably cheapest) B&W developing kit? I have no equipment or chemicals as I am a beginner. I'm also working on a small budget (HOPEFULLY $200 CAD or less...) Seems like a better investment than spending $20-$30 every time to develop a single roll of B&W at the lab, although I'll still go to the lab for colour

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

I’d start out with the Ilford film processing starter kit. It’s around 100 dollars and has just about every thing you need, you just need a changing bag or a dark bathroom ;)

@yoepvh9250

9 ай бұрын

To add, I think the cheapest you can get started with is a one-reel Paterson tank , a thermometer, and a monobath developer, like Cinestill's. I have used the monobath in the past and it yielded pretty good results. It has a time release fixer, so it's really hard to mess up your development process (at that stage at least)

👍

Alternative to the film can opener is a film lead extractor. Or a camera that doesn't automatically suck in the leader. Then you can cut the lead and start it on the patterson spiral even before you put it in the dark bag/tent.

a lot of time went into making this one

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

haha thanks for noticing! hopefully you liked it ;)

2 mistakes, the stock fixer should be diluted and do not wear your watch in the dark bag.

@ramseykiefer

7 ай бұрын

Definitely took the watch off when loading the film for real… i should have made that clear. Also with this fixer, it’s at it’s working dilution after it’s initial mix of just water and powder.

You look like rozzcreations son lol

I have a bag instead of a tent. The tent seems to reduce the amount of swearing/cursing involved....

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

Haha in that case it might be worth the money

Why use the tent. Use the dark room. 😊

Whatever was going on in that tent looked a little sus tbh

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

Sketchy…😳

Photo-flo or similar product is NOT optional, unless you want guaranteed, irreversible damage to your negatives. And all the liquids need to be the same temperature, not just some of them, and on and on and on. Did you just learn about this process one day and then decide you were ready to teach it the next? There are 150 years worth of books and magazine articles out there... consider reading some of them!

@ramseykiefer

9 ай бұрын

What other mistakes did you see?? Please please please share! Always trying to learn more!

at 4:47 you completely fail to pour that, please find a better way to pour, please.

@ramseykiefer

9 ай бұрын

You got it boss

another.....the photoshop is closed beginning.

Call me a fake friend but I only watch until Ramsey flicks the film.

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

Gotta test the flick

This is cool, but fck this shit, I'm going full digital.

Ilford Lives Matter. Stop sacrificing an entire roll to teach new film photographers how to develop. If anything cut about six inches of film to do the spooling demo so you still have enough film left over to shoot. That sh*t costs money. They’ll eventually learn on their own… :P

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

hahaha very true! I should have consulted with you before the video! thats a great idea

Thanks, I watched this video, It helps me understand the topic of my instructor. (Forensic Photography)

This video is 🤌 quality content 🤌

@ramseykiefer

Жыл бұрын

❤️ thank you sir!

When you're mixing the developer, I think the 1:9 ratio means 1 part dev to 9 parts water, therefore 10 parts total out of 300mL. So the math becomes easier, it's 1/10 dev, 9/10 water: 30mL dev, 270mL water. Rather than 1/9 dev, 8/9 water. Excellent video though!!

@ramseykiefer

9 ай бұрын

Haha Duuuuuuude! Ya caught me 😅 I’m a moron. I was never no good at math. I need to go back and add a disclaimer in there. Thanks for reaching out and letting me know! (And for being so chill about it) If anything i think it shows that you can totally miss measure the chemistry and still get a decent development. I use to think it was a fragile process, but turns out it’s a forgiving one.