The Harvey Milk Photo Center features a do-it-yourself black and white film processing lab, where members can develop their own black and white film in chemistry and materials provided by the Photo Center.
Features
- Paterson (plastic) tanks and reels as well as stainless steel tanks and reels are provided. Large format tanks and a Stearman Press SP-445 Compact for 4×5 are also available.
- Chemicals such as Ilford ID-11 developer, Kodak Indicator Stop, and Ilford Rapid Fixer, and Heico Perma Wash are mixed by staff, ready to use by members
- A film drying cabinet that dries film in 15 to 20 minutes
- 3 completely dark rooms for loading film or large format tray processing.
Please note:
- Members are encouraged to mix the provided ID-11 developer into a 1+1 dilution.
- Members can develop as much film as possible in the time provided, but if a member wishes to develop more than 8 rolls in a day, please use higher dilutions of the ID-11 developer. Alternatively, members may bring their own developer.
Processing Lab Rules:
- Members can not develop any color film in the processing lab, even if they bring their own chemistry.
- Do not start developing film when it is less than 1 hour before the facility closes.
- Clean up any messes you may make. All reusable materials used must be rinsed with water and put on the drying rack when done being used.
- Be considerate with the amount resources you use.
- Stop bath, fixer, and perma wash can be reused, and must not be dumped down the drain. Please return these chemicals to their respective jugs. If any of these chemicals have reached the end of their life, let a staff member know and they will replace it and dispose of the chemical correctly.
- Turn off the film drying cabinet for at least 10 seconds before placing your own film in there, to reduce errant dust on others’ film.