![]() ILFORD is a pioneer having been leader in the B&W photo industry for over a 100 years, so it’s no surprise their films and papers are the choice of professionals. ![]() We also had an ILFORD pop-up darkroom tent we’d set-up on the lawn so we could process our paper negs immediately after making our exposures, not exactly instant but darn close! More about this in a follow-up article* These members strive for excellence shooting 4×5 B&W and had gathered for a shoot at the old Dominion Observatory in Ottawa. Why, you ask, would I be thinking about enlarging paper? Great question, because my Lisco 4×5 negative holders were loaded with this enlarging paper!!! This was a 4×5 paper negative shoot* organized by ‘The Silver Photo Collective’. Pricing is unavailable, but the gift calendar will be available starting October 11.While setting up my 4×5 Linhof I was musing about ILFORD MULTIGRADE RC enlarging paper. Ilford doesn't say which films are included, as that would ruin the surprise. The Ilford 35mm Gift Calendar is 'the ideal present for the film enthusiast in your life (or the perfect way to treat yourself).' The calendar includes a selection of Ilford and Kentmere 35mm 36-exposure black and white films as well as a 'few other fun items.' The items are hidden behind a dozen marked doors. Rounding out the new products is a great gift idea for film photographers in your life. Ilford didn't supply pricing for this kit, but Digital Camera World writes that the kit will cost around $150. You must supply your own darkroom, enlarger and safelight. Paterson adds a 1200ml Graduate Cylinder, 150ml Graduate Cylinder, a chemical mixer, a small (9") thermometer, three 8x10 trays, three print tongs and a Paterson Micro Focus Finder. ![]() The kit is a 'convenient and affordable way to start making beautiful prints from your negatives and brings together a selection of essential darkroom equipment and materials from two of the UK's leading manufacturers of analog products making it an excellent choice for all film photographers looking to set up a home darkroom.'įor Ilford's part, the Ilford and Paterson Darkroom Starter Kit includes 25 sheets of Ilford Multigrade RC Deluxe Pearl Paper (8 x 10"), a 500ml bottle of Ilford Multigrade Developer, a 500ml bottle of Ilford Ilfostop and 500ml of Ilford Rapid Fixer. The Darkroom Starter Kit follows 2019's Ilford and Paterson Film Starter Kit. The Pop-Up Darkroom comes in a carrying caseĪlongside the Pop-Up Darkroom, Ilford announced the Ilford & Paterson Darkroom Starter Kit, which will also launch in the fourth quarter of 2021. Digital Camera World reports that the Pop-Up Darkroom will retail for around $265 USD. The Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom will be available later this year for an undisclosed price. In total, the darkroom, poles, groundsheet and storage bag included. When folded down and in the bag, the darkroom's dimensions are 68 x 25 x 25cm (26.7" x 9.8" x 9.8"). The Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom can easily be folded down into an included carrying case. There's a hoop at the top to attach a safelight. There's also a smaller vent at the top of the enclosure to attach air extraction tubes, which are not included with the darkroom. When the darkroom is sealed, incoming air can expand the inner dimensions. The darkroom includes built-in air vents at the base, which allow for an optional fan or blower. ![]() The frame is enclosed by a durable light-tight black material that clips to the frame, and an accompanying ground mat protects your flooring and can be fastened to the pop-up darkroom. It has an external metal frame that is 2.2m (7.2') tall when popped up and creates a 1.3 x 1.3m (4.3' x 4.3') workspace. It is precisely what the name suggests, a mobile darkroom solution that you can erect in most standard rooms. Ilford writes, '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.' The first product we're looking at is the Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom. Ilford Photo has announced a trio of new products, all aimed squarely at film photographers across all skill levels. ![]()
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