Darkroom Prodedures Deveopling Negatives Questions

Darkroom Basics I Developing Negatives

1. Label the parts of the Developing Equipment (fig.1). (1/2 each)                                                                                   /2 

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Identify the correct times to develop negatives. ½ mark each

5.       Develop in TMax (1+4 H2O)	______ min.
6.        What do you do during this stage to ensure even development?	____________
7.       Stop acidic acid (1+32)	______ min.
8.       Fix in Universal fixer (1+4)	______ min.
9.       Hypo Eliminator for faster washing (1+32)	______ min.
10.       Wash in running water	______ min.
11.       Photo Flo slosh it about-froth it up (1+32)	______ min.
12.       Dry by hanging up	______ min.

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13.       Which is the most important chemical stage of developing negatives? Explain why.

14.       During which stage is it okay for the film to be viewed in room light? 

15.     If your film is cloudy and purple, what went wrong and can you correct it?

15.       When the film is ready to hang dry why should you be very careful? 

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