Nice.
I suppose you should have some kind of filter if using a fan?
Nice."A built-in air vent at base of the darkroom allows for an optional fan / air blower to be used and once sealed the incoming air will also expand the inner dimensions. A smaller vent is also included closer to the top of the darkroom to attach air extraction tubes (not included)."
Nice.
I suppose you should have some kind of filter if using a fan?
If finer grain is your only criteria - sure. Everything else is subjective. TMY-2 requires more post-scanning shenanigans to shake off the "metallic" scent and add the warmth I want my photos to have. Delta 400, on the other hand, is almost perfection after a slight gamma adjustment. And then there's the pure perfection - HP5+. I know, this sounds hand wavy, but since you used the word "compete", Delta 400 out-competes TMY-2 in my universe on every single criteria I care about (including silly things like packaging. I avoid films that aren't sold in individual carton boxes because I need the film tab). Even if it was $3/roll I still wouldn't use it. Different strokes, as always.
I do not understand the logic of the tent.
It isn't hard to black-out a room, so I can't see an advantage to using the tent indoors.
Yes it seems to me that Ilford is trying to promote darkroom work with what I assume to be an easily erected darkroom that is collapsible as well so the space used can be instantly converted back to its normal use. As AgX says this may well be a better solution for some people who cannot alter a bathroom which is needed for its prime purpose and other than very large cupboards which not everyone has, the tent may well be the only solutionI think they still do - but the distribution was not great outside of the UK. I think Ilford have identified that their film developing kit has helped sales of film & chemistry, and people's biggest reason for not printing on darkroom paper is 'lack of a darkroom' - or in the last 18 months, lack of access to one, and it's in Ilford's interests to resolve that.
TMY-2 is really in a league of its own. Delta 100 is a good competitor to TMX but I don’t know if Delta 400 would really compete with TMY-2 other than on price alone (TMY-2 is expensive).
You're probably right. I see a great number of the members here who do not wet print. Do they print at all?Yes it seems to me that Ilford is trying to promote darkroom work with what I assume to be an easily erected darkroom that is collapsible as well so the space used can be instantly converted back to its normal use. As AgX says this may well be a better solution for some people who cannot alter a bathroom which is needed for its prime purpose and other than very large cupboards which not everyone has, the tent may well be the only solution
It suggests that it is maybe getting a little concerned about sales of darkroom paper and wants to try to encourage those who home process film but then go "hybrid" via scanning and/or inkjet printing to try darkroom printing instead
Based on Ilford figures on film and darkroom paper sales it would seem that it is the latter that is suffering.
pentaxuser
Yes it seems to me that Ilford is trying to promote darkroom work with what I assume to be an easily erected darkroom that is collapsible as well so the space used can be instantly converted back to its normal use. As AgX says this may well be a better solution for some people who cannot alter a bathroom which is needed for its prime purpose and other than very large cupboards which not everyone has, the tent may well be the only solution
It suggests that it is maybe getting a little concerned about sales of darkroom paper and wants to try to encourage those who home process film but then go "hybrid" via scanning and/or inkjet printing to try darkroom printing instead
Based on Ilford figures on film and darkroom paper sales it would seem that it is the latter that is suffering.
pentaxuser
I prefer TMY-2, but Ilford isn't offering a competitive product in 4x5.
What would really excite me is if Ilford purchased the Fujifilm film business. They could sell color film, and revive the Neopan emulsions.
I don't know. You need space for that tent, you need to haul water in and out, run an electrical cord to it, hang a safelight somewhere inside and vent it (it seems awfully small to leave unvented). A lot of hassle for a casual printer, not terribly convenient for someone who needs to print regularly. Maybe they should have introduced a larger one while they were at it?difficulties in setting up semi-permanent home darkroom facilities
I don't know. You need space for that tent, you need to haul water in and out, run an electrical cord to it, hang a safelight somewhere inside and vent it (it seems awfully small to leave unvented). A lot of hassle for a casual printer, not terribly convenient for someone who needs to print regularly. Maybe they should have introduced a larger one while they were at it?
It depends on the architecture, the environment and living conditions within the appartment.
I can think of situations:
-) where blacking out a room is at least the same hassle as erecting such tent.
-) where it is not possible to black out a room as others have to use it the same time too.
-) were there is no dark night.
Also such tent gives confinement which may be seen as benefitial, even when basically a whole room could be used.
Most camera clubs were in the process of changing to digital and were simply enthralled at the prospect and those who had small darkrooms were not bothering to use them.
We may be seeing a revival of film but from what I can see this certainly has not translated into new public darkrooms within anything like easy travelling distance of where I live.
This looks strikingly similar to the one I made some 6 years ago, even down to the table and shelving setup
https://www.thecontainerlab.com/blog/2019/7/27/early-days
Let’s agree that it would have been very difficult to come up with anything different... except if they went artistic with an exterior look akin to a Castle with Cornices
This being said, I applaud you for your ingenuity and design. Are you still using your tent?
I can't imagine Ilford introducing any products "on the fly". They would have done their market research (like any other company) and chosen the product/s best suited to their objectives.
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