ILFORD - Paterson ILFORD Pop-Up Darkroom

Ilford Pop-up Darkroom is perfect solution for developing analog photographers

This is the ideal solution for film photographers who wish to print their negatives and find it difficult to convert existing spaces into suitable working darkrooms.
The outer metal frame is approximately 2.2m high when set up and should fit into most rooms with standard ceiling heights, while providing a usable area of 1.3m x 1.3m for standing or sitting printing.

A durable, light-tight black fabric attaches to the frame while a floor mat protects your floor. A built-in vent at the bottom of the darkroom allows for the use of an optional fan/blower and when sealed, the incoming air will also increase the interior dimensions. There is also a small vent at the top for attaching air extraction ducts (not included).

The Pop-Up darkroom includes a loop of material at the top for hanging an inactinic lamp and can be easily folded into the bag (included) for storage or transport.

As the name suggests, this is a small, portable darkroom designed for those of us who want a temporary space without needing to convert an entire room into a light-tight or workable darkroom environment.

Dimensions when packed: 68 x 25 x 25cm
Dimensions when erected (approx.): Floor footprint 1.3m x 1.3m // Height 2.2m
Packed weight (approx.): 8kg (17.5lbs)
Includes: Darkroom, poles, ground sheet and storage bag.
Dimensions when packed: 68 x 25 x 25cm
Dimensions when erected (approx.): Floor footprint 1.3m x 1.3m // Height 2.2m
Packed weight (approx.): 8kg (17.5lbs)
Includes: Darkroom, poles, ground sheet and storage bag.

More details from ILFORD:

The external metal frame is approximately 2.2m tall when erected and should fit in most standard ceiling height rooms in European, American and Asian homes while still creating a workable 1.3 x 1.3m space to print while standing or seated.

A durable light tight black material clips to the frame while an accompanying ground mat offers protection for your flooring and can be fastened to the darkroom material.

A built-in air vent towards the 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).

The Pop-Up Darkroom contains a material loop at the top to hang a safelight and can easily be folded down for storage or transportation in the included carry case

Source: Ilford Photo

This simple guide will show you how easy it is to erect your ILFORD Pop Up Darkroom.

Before assembling ensure that you have sufficient floor space and height:- The external metal frame is approximately 2.2m tall and the internal space is 1.3 x 1.3m. If you are choosing to attach a fan / air blower to the lower vent on your pop up darkroom then this will cause it to expand slightly.

Open the storage case and remove the poles, groundsheet and pop up darkroom.
Move the groundsheet out of the way for now and unfold the pop up darkroom so that the black plastic cross is roughly in the centre
Unfold the poles and clip the 1st three sections on each together
Push the top of each pole into one of sections on the plastic cross - Repeat for all 4 poles.
Attach the 1st two clips onto each pole
Erect each pole fully and attach remaining clips.
Fold out the skirts so they lie flat to the floor.
Insert the pegs into the bottom of each pole.
Roll up the front of the pop up darkroom and use toggles to hold it in place.
Attach the groundsheet inside the pop up darkroom using the velcro.