Hi all,

I just purchased a Canon Rebel 2000 and have been having a blast. I am taking an intro. course in photography and am experimenting with all kinds of film. I live in Rockville, MD and was wondering if anyone in the group knew of a reliable commercial developer where I can have my film developed. (I plan to take B&W course next which offers information on developing B&W prints as well as access to the equipment) I've been using Wolf Camera but they send it out and can take up to a week. I was hoping to find someplace local which will do it in their own labs.

Thanks,

Richard

-- Richard Rodriguez (rr154z@nih.gov), March 15, 2000

Answers

Try looking in the yellow pages. Regards, Pat

-- pat j. krentz (krentz@cci-29palms.com), March 15, 2000.

Go to a full-service camera store in your area, or even to the public library, and get a book on basic darkroom techique. There are a number of them. I think that Kodak publishes a very basic one. Basic film development is a simple process, if you are careful, and there is no reason to wait. Pay attention to times and temperatures. I suggest that you spend a couple of hours practicing loading the reel that goes in the tank. Use some throw-away film, of course :) Later on, you will refine your processing, and get obsessed as anyone else here :D

-- Paul Harris (pharris@neosoft.com), March 15, 2000.

Try the agfa.com site. As I recall, it offers info that's equal to a university course, except better.

-- E. Throckmorton (throcky@wizard.com), March 17, 2000.

I suggest you learn to develop and print your own B&W. I have never found a lab that can give me exactly what I want. You really don't need to take a course. Film can be developed in the kitchen sink..All you need is a light proof room or container (changing bag etc) to load the film into a developing tank.You can convert your bathroom into a darkroom with minimal effort.I'd check the Kodak Publications. By the way, the Agfa site mentioned above is excellent.

-- Robert Orofino (rorofino@iopener.net), March 26, 2000.