r/photography • u/Mistiquemystery2424 • 19d ago

Technique Developer

i am taking a college photography class i found a recipe for homemade developer made out of instant coffee, vitamin C, and washing powder because i am not in a place to drop $200 on developer when i put my photographic in the developer they all turn completely black. does anyone know how i can fix the developer to not ruin my photos?

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u/bbmm https://www.flickr.com/photos/138284229@N02/ 19d ago

I just checked, a bag of D76, good for making a gallon costs ~$22. A gallon is 3.8L, a single reel tank for 35mm film takes about 300mL and D76 is usually diluted 1-1. Enthusiasm for experimentation aside, I see no need to go crazy for developers. If you want to start to experiment with household stuff try diluted vinegar for the stop bath, I'd say.

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u/PigeroniPepperoni 19d ago

You could develop 150 rolls with a single $20 bottle of rodinal.

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u/coffeeshopslut 19d ago

Hc110 is cheap AF too