Ilford Paterson Film Processing Starter Kit

This kit is specifically for processing black and white photographic film. It is not suitable for color film development.

Yes, you need a completely dark, light-tight space or a changing bag to load the film onto the reels before placing them in the developing tank. The rest of the process can be done in normal room light.

The Paterson Universal Film Tank included in the kit can process two rolls of 35mm film or one roll of 120 film at a time.

The ILFORD Simplicity chemicals are pre-measured for single use to ensure convenience and accuracy. They are designed to be used once and then discarded.

The standard temperature for most black and white film development is 20°C (68°F). It's important to maintain this temperature as closely as possible for consistent results.

You can purchase additional ILFORD Simplicity Film Starter Packs or individual Ilford chemical components separately.

No, the kit does not include a timer. You will need to provide your own timer or use a watch/phone to track development times accurately.

Ensure the film leader is cut correctly and not damaged. Practice loading the reels in daylight until comfortable. Make sure the reel is fully open before inserting the film.

Check that the developer was mixed correctly and reached the proper temperature. Ensure consistent and correct agitation of the developing tank. Verify that the film was fully submerged in each chemical bath.

Use the correct amount of water specified for each Simplicity packet. Stir gently until dissolved, avoiding excessive bubbles.

Confirm that the film was loaded in complete darkness and that no light leaked into the tank during development. Check the expiry dates of the chemicals, although Simplicity chemicals are generally stable.