"The darkroom just got a whole lot simpler!"

This kit is the easiest starter kit you will find for getting into traditional film photography for the first time, and at an unbeatable price! Never need to depend on a lab when access is limited and enjoy the magic of film development first hand.

The CineStill B&W Monobath is a film developer and fix in one solution which drastically simplifies the development of black and white film. The monobath can be used with all types of black and white film even though films with T-Grain technology such as Kodak T-Max and Ilford Delta require double the development time. It is based on Kodak's D96 developer for Motion Picture Film.

At a temperature of 27°C with constant agitation develop and fix films in less than 3 minutes. The monobath can also be used at lower temperatures but with adaptation of development times and agitation as a result. When using the bath at 21°C, the development time is approximately 6 minutes with minimal agitation. Development of pressed films can easily be achieved by increasing the temperature of the bath to higher than 28°C resulting in more contrast and grain. Contrary to traditional film developers, the constant temperature of the bath is very important here.

The bath comes in powder form and is easy to mix with water. The main advantage of powdered chemistry is that it has an almost unlimited shelf life and the resulting working solution can be made according to your own wishes and use. The monobath is not a "one-shot" solution but can be used several times. The supplied quantity of 1 litre should not be diluted. With each reuse of the bath you have to extend the development time by 15 seconds. So at the third use of the bath the development time at 27°C is already 3 minutes and 45 seconds. Approximately 16 films can be developed with the bath. As soon as the solution starts to show a dark colour it is no longer usable. The mono bath has a lifetime of about 2 months after opening the bottle.

Attention! Some films require extra attention. For example, the development time of the Bergger Pancro 400 must be tripled. The film must be soaked in a bath that is 1°C warmer than the actual development bath at least 5 minutes before development. For good results, we therefore recommend continuing to use the classic film developers as the mono bath is less suitable for this type of film.

For general use

Offers full sensitivity utilization and good shadow detail at normal contrast

Fine grain, excellent exposure latitude

Refill with KODAK PROFESSIONAL Refill Solution D-76R

For normal or push development

For the following films:

CineStill BwXX

T-MAX 100 / 100TMXT-MAX 400 / 400TMY

T-MAX P3200 / P3200TMZ

PLUS-X 125 / 125PX

TRI-X 400 / 400TX

TRI-X 320 / 320TXP

EASTMAN Fine Grain Positive 5302

Cinestill has introduced an updated and improved fixation developer, the DF96.

Develop and fix films in less than 3 minutes at a temperature of 27°C under constant movement. The monobath can also be used at lower temperatures, but with adjustment of the developing times and the resulting agitation. When using the bath at 21°C, the development time is about 6 minutes with minimal agitation. The development of press films can easily be achieved by raising the temperature of the bath to above 28°C, which results in more contrast and graininess. In contrast to traditional film developers, the constant temperature of the bath is very important here.

The bath is supplied in powder form and can be easily mixed with water. The main advantage of powder chemistry is that it has an almost unlimited shelf life and the resulting working solution can be prepared according to your own wishes and purposes. The monobath is not a "one-shot" solution, but can be used several times. The added quantity of 1 litre should not be diluted. Each time you reuse the bath, you must extend the developing time by 15 seconds. Thus, when using the bath for the third time, the development time at 27°C is already 3 minutes and 45 seconds. About 16 films can be developed with the bath. As soon as the solution starts to show a dark colour, it is no longer usable. The monobath has a life span of about 2 months after opening the bottle.

Attention! Some films require special attention. For example, the development time of Bergger Pancro 400 must be tripled. The film must be soaked for at least 5 minutes before developing in a bath that is 1°C warmer than the actual developing bath. For good results we therefore recommend to continue using the classic film developers, as the mono bath is less suitable for this type of film.

Pushing and pulling also goes over the temperature.

Below 24°C the films are pushed pulled above 27°C.

The Super System 4 Universal Tank from Paterson is constructed from high-impact polystyrene that stands up to high volume use. This tank has no hidden parts, and is always easy to keep clean. The Super System 4 Tanks are durable, easy to use, and provide consistent, even film development. It features a unique snap-in light trapping funnel for quick filling and emptying, to ensure even development and precise processing times. The Super System 4 Tank offers a choice of agitation methods; use inversion agitation, rotary agitation with the removable agitator rod supplied, or a combination of both.

The Paterson Universal Tank holds two 35mm film rolls or a single roll of 120/220 film. It comes with two multi-format reels for 35mm, 126, 127, 120, or 220 rolls.The thoughtful design of Super System 4 includes a funnel which locks in place to keep reels secure. And, as an extra safety feature, the cap cannot be locked if the funnel is improperly seated. Chemicals pour without splash, and solution quantities are permanently indicated on the bottom of every tank. All parts are interchangeable. The Super System 4 is simpler to load, faster to fill and easier to clean than any other tank. A large diameter, one-piece lid and funnel which clips into place positively and securely, enables the tank to be filled and emptied quickly