Rec.Photo.Darkoom Frequently Asked Questions

Cees de Groot

1. Introduction

• 1.1 I don't have access to the Web
• 1.2 Acknowledgements
• 1.3 Disclaimer, copyright

2. General information

• 2.1 What is rec.photo.darkroom all about?
• 2.2 What is The Link?
• 2.3 Your Mileage May Vary?

3. The darkroom

• 3.1 How do I build a darkroom?
• 3.2 Can I use tapwater for ...?
• 3.3 How do I store chemicals?
• 3.4 How do I remove water marks?
• 3.5 How do I get rid of my old chemicals?
• 3.6 What's the difference between the various enlarger types?

4. Film processing

• 4.1 How do I process...
• 4.2 My Kodak Tmax film comes out purple - what happened?

5. What's the advantage of diluting developer?

6. Printing

• 6.1 Resin-coated of Fiber-based paper?
• 6.2 Can I use brand A VC filters on brand B paper?
• 6.3 I have a color head, can I print on VC paper?
• 6.4 Can I print color negatives on black-and-white paper?