First time home B&W developent

[hoftwi]

First of all, thanks everyone here who gave me loads of valuable advises and help!!

Start off with the following:
-Kodak D-76
-Ilford Ilfostop
-Ilford Rapid Fixer
-Fotospeed RA50 Rinse Aid

Film was Ilford HP5+ 400

I found the film squeegee is very useful to get rid of the excessive water on the film. So far I think it's easier than I thought and at least a messy person like me can do it.

When the film is done, I scanned it by Epson V500 (i notice of some hair there as I just wanted to see the result asap!) I am quite pleased with my first time, tho some photo i can see the water mark or colour imbalance, at least i manage to see the photo i shot. i definitely will try again and it is very addictive!!!

 

[menthel]

Congrats! It is rather addictive, isn't it. That moment when you unwind the film and you first see the negatives is always a moment of great anticipation.

 

[hoftwi]

especially the first time i took the film out from the reel and i actually could see images in there, that moment was just: wow!!! i did it!!! haha....

 

[Psyence33]

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