What's in a Darkroom?

The experts at National Camera Exchange & Video have compiled a list of materials and equipment needed for your darkroom. For your convenience, we've broken down our list into three categories: the basic necessities every darkroom should have, recommended equipment that will make film developing easier, and additional items that will complete your darkroom.

Use this list as reference before you set up your darkroom operations, or print this list to have as a handy shopping list. If you wish to order any of the products we've listed, call 1.877.600.4497 to speak with one of our darkroom specialists or visit our Golden Valley showroom.

The Basic Necessities Enlarger Negative Carrier Lens Board Lens Safelight Print Trays Timer Thermometer Funnel Chemical Jugs (3) Developer, Stop, Fixer Printing Paper Mixing Bucket Mixing Rod Print Squeegee Dust Brush Graduates Negative Storage Dark Bag/Dark Room Film Tank Film Reel(s) Chemical Jugs (3) Film Recommended Equipment Print Tongs Hypo Clear, Photo-flo Chemical Jugs (2) Easel Polycontrast Filters Film Squeegee Film Clips Print Washer Blotter Book Projection Print Scale Antistaticum Canned Air Loupe Cropping Guide Film Washer Cotton Gloves Spotting Dyes Spotting Brush Contact Printer Grain Focuser The Complete Darkroom Paper Cutter Color Print Drum(s) Motor Base for Print Drum or Rotary Processor Color Head or Filters Color Printing Paper Color Chemicals Jugs & Graduates for Color Chemistry Color Print Viewing Filter Kit Light Table Dry Mount Press Mounting Tissue Bulk Film Loader Film Cassettes Darkroom Sink Water Board Film Drier Print Drier Toners Jugs for Toners Exposure/Color Analyzer Repeating Printing Timer Photo Oils/Pencils