anyone know where i can get a basic darkroom kit

[jamie373]

hi i'm wanting to start developing my own black and white negatives having never tried it before .could anyone recommend a good web supplier or shop in the uk where i could perhaps buy what i need in a kit ? could also do with any recommendations on a good beginners book and a decent negative scanner fairly cheap. will just be uploading them on to internet and sending emails
thanks
jamie

 

[Sirius Glass]

Used: check out your local Craig's List or look at APUG classified ads.

New: FreeStyle, B&H, Adorama all APUG sponsors.

Steve

 

[jp80874]

Steve,

He said in the UK. Shipping an enlarger from California might be a little expensive.

Jamie look on UK eBay, and APUG classifieds in the UK. If you don't know the equipment ask us about it. Every one wants to help. Welcome aboard.

John Powers

 

[Whatadame]

There are craigslist ads in the UK. They're all over the world now.

 

[kiku]

Steve,

He said in the UK. Shipping an enlarger from California might be a little expensive....
John Powers

Please reread the OP again. He does not mention enlarging; he wants to scan the negatives and use them on the internet. Cordially, Howard Tanger

 

[Bob-D659]

Have a look at this thread, looks like they can supply your needs in the UK.

(there was a url link here which no longer exists)

 

[removed account4]

hi jamie

you can also probably pick up reels and a tank and chemistry
at silverprint ( a apug advertiser ) ..
i can't suggest a scanmachine, maybe a refurb from epson or another maker?

good luck!
john

 

[wintoid]

You mean like this? http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/prod.asp?i=8776&1=Paterson+Film+and+Print+Processing+Kit

 

[jamie373]

You mean like this? http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/prod.asp?i=8776&1=Paterson+Film+and+Print+Processing+Kit

yes excellent just what i was looking for (i think)

thank you all for your time and advice. just need to get myself a good beginners book on developing now , any recommendations on that???

cheers all

 

[Ian Grant]

Try your local library, and also the IlfordPhoto website has just about all you need as a first start before reading further.

That kit has dev dishes which you don't need all you want is a dev tank some measures and a thermometc, go see Martin & his crew at Silverprint it's not too far from you and they'll sell only what you actually need.

Uan