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Hasselblad 500 C/M
Carl Zeiss Distagon 50mm f/4 C T*
Kodak Ektar 100
Tetenal Colortec C-41
Scan from negative film
Leica MP
Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 IV "King of Bokeh"
Kodak Ektar 100
Bellini Foto C-41
Scan from negative film
Leica MP
Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 IV "King of Bokeh"
Fujicolor C200
Bellini Foto C-41
Scan from negative film
After dipping my toes into analog photography, I’ve finally accumulated and processed my very first exposed film rolls. All developed by me at home.
I researched the different processing options and decided to keep things fun and consistent with a Jobo CPE2 processor plus lift. The automatic rotation and precise temperature control are perfect for a beginner like me. They deliver reliably even results while I’m still learning and inevitably making a few mistakes (some of which are charmingly visible here).
Perfection was never the goal. This is all about the pure joy of shooting film, developing it myself, and scanning the results. Every little imperfection reminds me why I love this slow, hands-on process.
Camera: Canon Model 7
Lens: Canon 50mm f/1.4 LTM
Film: Kodak Ektar 100
Digitized on:
Sony A7R V + Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro using a Cinestill CS-Lite and Ausgeknipst copy stand kit
Nikon F90x
Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm 1:1.4 D
Street Candy ATM400
Kodak D-76 stock, 7:30 @ 20℃
Epson v850
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2019
20200926_04_003-2
Hasselblad 500 C/M
Carl Zeiss Distagon 50mm f/4 C T*
Kodak Ektar 100
Bellini Foto C-41
Scan from negative film
Hasselblad 500 C/M
Carl Zeiss Distagon 50mm f/4 C T*
Kodak Ektar 100
Bellini Foto C-41
Scan from negative film
Hasselblad 500 C/M
Carl Zeiss Distagon 50mm f/4 C T*
Kodak Ektar 100
Bellini Foto C-41
Scan from negative film
Hasselblad 500 C/M
Carl Zeiss Distagon 50mm f/4 C T*
Kodak Ektar 100
Tetenal Colortec C-41
Scan from negative film
Hasselblad 500 C/M
Carl Zeiss Distagon 50mm f/4 C T*
Kodak Ektar 100
Bellini Foto C-41
Scan from negative film
Leica MP
Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 IV "King of Bokeh"
Kodak Pro Image 100
Bellini Foto C-41
Scan from negative film
Hasselblad 500 C/M
Carl Zeiss Distagon 50mm f/4 C T*
Kodak Ektar 100
Tetenal Colortec C-41
Scan from negative film
Finally, after my 5th try, I successfully developed E6 without E6 chemistry!
I don't shoot much slide film, so I didn't want to invest in E6 chemistry, especially since it has a short shelf-life. I found out that E6 can be developed with B&W and C-41 chemistry, and since I do have both chemistry sets at home, I gave it a try. Specifically, I gave 5 tries to get to this point.
I was following the right procedure/steps before, but getting very dark positives, which were hard to scan. These should scan well in my Epson V550 now. For the specific chemicals I have, I had to extend times quite a bit. For the first development in B&W, I had to add 3 minutes, then for C-41, I had to double development to 7 minutes total and blix to 13 minutes total. I used Kodak D-76 and the Argentix (Unicolor) kit, all at 102°F/38C°.
I hope I can replicate the results and that this may help some people who might want to try something similar. Of course results may vary and some trial and error may be needed according to film stock and chemistry type.
Fujichrome Velvia 50
Step 1, B&W
Kodak D-76 at 102°F/38°C, 15 minutes total, with 10 seconds initial agitation, then 4 inversions every 30 seconds.
Wash film - I use Ilford method of filling tank with water 3 times, inverting 5, 10 and then 20 times.
Step 2, Fogging
Take film out of tank and spool, and expose the emulsion side (side with image/textured/not shiny) to bathroom light for about a minute.
Step 3, Unicolor C-41 at 102°F/38°C
Load the film into the tank again. Developer for 7 minutes (same agitation method as Step 1), wash, Blix for 13 minutes, Ilford wash, Stabilizer for 1 minute, photo-flo and finally hang to dry.