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MFG# 800342
Samy's Part# S-057678
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The worries of too much development, dilution, time or agitation are gone. Stop bath? Fixer? Hardener? Gone the way of One-Hour-Photos and formaldehyde. Meet the labtender’s best friend, served neat. It may be clear and odorless but please do not drink it.

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MFG# 6173
Samy's Part# CLAY6173
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A phenidone based developer for all black and white films.


Finer grain, better shadow detail, and hypoallergenic.

Designed to match Kodak D-76 in quality of tonal range, grain structure and contrast.

Dilute 1:9, makes 10 gallons.
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MFG# 1984262
Samy's Part# ILFO1984262
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Ilford Rapid Fixer is a non-hardening rapid fixer supplied as a liquid concentrate that is diluted with water for use. It is easy and convenient to use in the range of 18-40°C (66-104°F) for fixing black and white film and paper in all manual and machine processing applications. The fixing process...
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MFG# 6203
Samy's Part# CLAY6203
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Clayton Odorless Fixer is a clean working, heavy duty, rapid, non-hardening fixer. It is one of the fastest fixer for cleaning and drying times for all types of films and paper, one minute fixing time for all black and white papers, two minutes for films.

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MFG# 1918555
Samy's Part# ILFO1918555
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Ilford Multigrade Developer is a liquid concentrate print developer suitable for dish or tray developing of all black and white photographic papers such as resin coated (RC) and traditional fiber based (FB). It is a dimezones/hydroquinone derivative. As opposed to Ilford PQ developer which generates...
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MFG# 6215
Samy's Part# CLAY6215
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Clayton Rapid Fixer (RF19) is a non-hardening, highly concentrated rapid fixer with minimized odor and extended processing capacity.

Dilute 1:5 for film (6 gallons) and 1:9 for paper (10 gallons).

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MFG# 1179576
Samy's Part# S-064914
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Highly versatile and well-suited for all traditional black and white printing needs, the Ilford 5 x 7 in. MULTIGRADE RC Deluxe Paper (Pearl, 25 Sheets)
 features a pearl 44M surface finish that has a more textured appearance than glossy paper to help reduce overwhelming surface reflections, yet...
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MFG# 6214
Samy's Part# S-073550
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Modern film for modern instant cameras. 8 instant photographs to bring your moment to life in dreamy Polaroid color and finished in color frames. This color i-Type film is compatible with the OneStep 2, OneStep+, the Polaroid Now, and the Polaroid Lab. It's battery-free so it won't work for vintage
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MFG# 16800397
Samy's Part# S-079010
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The Fujifilm INSTAX SQUARE Sunset Instant Film (10 Exposures)
 contains sheets of instant color film that is compatible for use with INSTAX SQUARE cameras. This film features vivid color reproduction with natural skin tones, and its refined grain structure provides high image sharpness and clarity....
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$16.99
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MFG# 10190
Samy's Part# S-078782
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LegacyPro chemicals are brand name black and white chemicals with the same or similar formulations as Kodak chemicals. They produce the same high quality results at a great value, so compare and save.

LegacyPro L110 Film Developer is a highly concentrated liquid developer. It is intended for use

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MFG# 6001
Samy's Part# S-067210
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The Polaroid Black & White i-Type Instant Film (8 Exposures)
contains eight sheets of film for use with i-Type cameras. Producing monochrome images with a long tonal scale, dark blacks, and bright whites, this ISO 640 film offers a classic instant film look with its glossy 3.1 x 3.1" image area...
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MFG# BF6QUART
Samy's Part# S-069979
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For color-timing chrome, reversal, and E-6 compatible film. “Bleaches&Fixer” Pre-Bleach&Blix Bath. Reusable Solution Clears 24+ Rolls of Reversal Film.

The Cs6 "Creative Slide" 3-Bath Process makes complicated chemistry simplified alchemy! The number of processing baths for E6 film is reduced from 6

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MFG# HA8771
Samy's Part# HAMAHA8771
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Unbreakable beakers made of polypropylene for measuring and mixing.
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MFG# 1203547
Samy's Part# ILFO1203547
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The Ilford Antistaticum Anti-Static Cloth is a specially treated orange cloth that eliminates dust and static, and is indispensable when it comes to cleaning photographic negatives and prints.

Treated orange cloth that eliminates dust and static
Ideal when cleaning negatives and slides...
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MFG# 1464106
Samy's Part# KODA1464106
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The Kodak Liquid Rapid Fixer Solution for Black & White Film and Paper (1-Gallon, Part A & B) is a two-part liquid concentrate for tray manual processing that provides rapid fixation and hardening. Kodak Rapid Fixer also serves as a replenisher to revive and extend the life of the original solution.
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MFG# 16656473
Samy's Part# S-066236
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The Fujifilm INSTAX SQUARE White Marble Instant Film (10 Exposures)
 contains 10 sheets of instant color film that is compatible for use with INSTAX SQUARE cameras. This film features vivid color reproduction with natural skin tones, and its refined grain structure provides high image sharpness...
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MFG# 1182094
Samy's Part# S-080087
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The HARMAN technology Phoenix 200 Color Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures) is an ISO 200 colour negative film with a real ‘analogue’ look and feel. This is the first ever colour film made entirely from emulsion to cassette at the HARMAN technology factory in Mobberley, a significant and incredibly exciting

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$13.99
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MFG# TCS1005
Samy's Part# S-069974
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Collapsible bottle for photographic chemicals. Heat conductive material keeps chemistry at the correct temperature with the TCS-1000
"Temperature Control System". Opaque plastic designed for storing darkroom chemistries that are sensitive to light and air. Accordion-like bottle with screw-on cap...
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MFG# BWXX120
Samy's Part# S-069964
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The Cinestill Film BWXX Black and White Negative Film (120 Roll Film)
is a classic panchromatic film for both indoor and outdoor use. Akin to the legendary Kodak Plus-X and Tri-X emulsions, it is an excellent choice if you're looking for a classic cinematic look with top-level performance and...
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MFG# NP11178
Samy's Part# KALTNP11178
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Turn any standard lamp socket into a safelight. 7-1/2 watt, 115-125 volt bulb provides safe working glow. Red is for graphic film work.
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MFG# 16671332
Samy's Part# S-079011
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The Fujifilm INSTAX SQUARE Monochrome Instant Film (10 Exposures)
 contains 10 sheets of instant black-and-white film that is compatible for use with INSTAX SQUARE cameras. This film features neutral gray tonality and normal contrast with natural shadow and highlight response when used under daylight...
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MFG# 145406
Samy's Part# S-078791
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Legacy Pro chemicals are brand name black and white chemicals with the same or similar formulations as Kodak chemicals. They produce the same high quality results at a great value, so compare and save.

LegacyPro Liquid Black and White Paper Developer is a standard neutral tone developer equivalent

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MFG# 3237
Samy's Part# S-074107
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The Kalt AGFA 8x Loupe
is a European 8x power loupe that is ideal for viewing 35mm negatives and slides as well as APS prints.
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MFG# 16671320
Samy's Part# S-071500
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The ever-popular INSTAX Rainbow Film is now offered in the Square film format. Featuring a continuous rainbow pattern on its borders, Fujifilm
INSTAX SQUARE Rainbow Instant Film (10 Exposures) is the ultimate compliment to any fun-filled occasion. INSTAX Square Rainbow film is compatible with...
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MFG# T6PQUART
Samy's Part# S-069983
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For color-timing Ektachrome, E100, E-6 compatible film. “TungstenChrome” cool-tone 3200K 1st Developer renders approximately 6+ stops of usable dynamic-range with cleaner whites, and moderately enhanced color saturation. 
1000ml stock solution makes 2000ml of single-use working solution (1+1 dilution)...
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MFG# D9PQUART
Samy's Part# S-069982
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For color-timing chrome, reversal, and E-6 compatible film. “DynamicChrome” dynamic-tonal-range 1st Developer. 
1000ml stock solution makes 2000ml of single-use working solution (1+1 dilution) to develop up to 16 rolls or 100ft of Slide Film.
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MFG# D6QUART
Samy's Part# S-069981
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For color-timing chrome, reversal, and E-6 compatible film. "DaylightChrome" neutral-tone 5500K 1st Developer renders approximately 6+ stops of usable dynamic-range* with brighter whites and moderately enhanced color saturation
, just like conventional E-6 processing. 1000ml stock solution makes...
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MFG# CR6QUART
Samy's Part# S-069980
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For color-timing chrome, reversal, and E-6 compatible film. “Color&Reversal” Color Developer&Reversal Bath. Reusable Solution Reverses 16+ Rolls of Developed Slide Film.

The Cs6 "Creative Slide" 3-Bath Process makes complicated chemistry simplified alchemy! The number of processing baths for E6 film

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MFG# 1984253
Samy's Part# ILFO1984253
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Ilford Rapid Fixer is a non-hardening rapid fixer supplied as a liquid concentrate that is diluted with water for use.

It is easy and convenient to use in the temperature range of 18°C (66°F) for fixing black and white film and paper in all manual and machine processing applications.

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MFG# DL6810
Samy's Part# DOTLDL6810
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A deluxe, high grade extra-rigid developing tray. Features pouring spout, three slots for thermometer or print tongs. Ribbed bottom.
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MFG# 1829189
Samy's Part# ILFO1829189
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ILFORD SFX 200 is a specialist black and white camera film with extended red sensitivity for special effects. Nominally rated at ISO 200/24 when exposed in daylight without filters and developed in standard ILFORD developers. For maximum effect use a deep red filter such as the SFX filters....
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MFG# EC
Samy's Part# PHSO12011
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Please Note: We are unable to ship this item due to shipping regulations. It can only be purchased at one of our retail stores.

Photographic Solutions' Eclipse cleaner is the recommended cleaner for traditional CCD and CMOS sensors as well as for cleaning lenses and optics. For Tin Oxide sensors,...
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MFG# 1180958
Samy's Part# S-065011
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35mm, ISO 80 orthochromatic black & white film with fine grain and sharpness - perfect for stunning landscapes. The Ilford Ortho Plus Black & White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures) is an Orthochromatic black and white film. Designed as a high-resolution copy film for negatives, Ortho
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MFG# FFP3313536
Samy's Part# S-081185
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With a sensitivity of 160 ASA, the Film Ferrania P33 160 ISO Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures) ensures a simpler and more versatile photographic experience compared to the past. Designed to overcome the processing and printing challenges faced by enthusiasts of the P30, the P33 offers distinctive
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MFG# 10186
Samy's Part# S-078799
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Legacy Pro chemicals are brand name black and white chemicals with the same or similar formulations as Kodak chemicals. They produce the same high quality results at a great value, so compare and save.

Legacy Pro Liquid Rapid Fixer with Hardener is a rapid acting fixer with separate hardener (

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MFG# 911120
Samy's Part# CPMD11120
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The 32 oz Datatainer from Delta 1 is a brown chemical storage container made of opaque high-density plastic with liquid level clear measuring stripe. The bottle features a memo area for information about the contents the user wishes to put into the container. The Datatainer comes with a leak...
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Similar to red room photo labs seen in movies and on TV, a darkroom is a completely dark, light-sealed room that's used to process light-sensitive photographic film and paper. Samy's Camera has everything you need to keep your darkroom setup fully stocked and ready to make prints from your best negatives. We carry a wide selection of film, photographic paper, and film-developing equipment from trusted brands, like Kodak and Ilford, so you always have what you need for any darkroom photography project.

Film Developing Equipment

Samy's knows how important it is to keep a well-stocked darkroom setup for developing film and prints. We have photo-developing chemicals to help process your negatives from start to finish, with a wide assortment of developers, fixers, and stop baths to choose from. We also have all the darkroom equipment needed for the darkroom process including developing tanks, film reels, film changing bags, trays, tongs, graduated cylinders, film chemical storage containers, and more.

We even have enlarging equipment for darkroom printing, including enlarger lenses, film holders, filters, and timers to help you get your best print every time. And when you're all done, you can get film archiving supplies, like film negative storage sheets and print holders to keep your images safe until you're ready to use them again. If you'd find it in a film darkroom, you'll find it at Samy's Cameras.


Film and Darkroom Reviews



Kodak Tri-X 400 Black and White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures)

"Samy's price is better than even the big NYC stores. My order was shipped quickly, and the film I received doesn't expire for another two years. I'm looking forward to being a repeat customer."

William R. Blytheville, AR.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Do You Need A Darkroom To Develop Film?

Actually, no, you do not need a darkroom to develop film. The film is extremely light sensitive and requires total darkness at certain points in the darkroom process, like when transferring the film in the film development tank for chemical processing. However, this task can be done without a darkroom, in a film-changing bag, which is light-sealed to protect the film. Film-developing tanks are also light-sealed so that you can pour chemicals in and out without having to expose the film to light. Once the film is fully processed, it is no longer light-sensitive and safe to remove from the tank.

You will need a photography darkroom when making prints of your images with a negative enlarger. Enlargers require enough room for developing photos. You'll also need basic darkroom equipment to chemically process those prints, especially if they are large in size.

How Long Does It Take To Develop Film?

When developing film yourself at home, the darkroom process can take anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes to develop a roll of film. Film development times will depend on your equipment, film development techniques, and the chemicals you are using to develop the film.

Film chemicals, including developers, fixers, stop baths, and hardeners, will all have different required processing times depending on their purpose and instructions. Black and white photography chemistry is different from the chemicals for color photography and will have different processing times as well. Be sure to follow the instructions on developing chemicals to help you get the most out of your film negatives.

How Do I Store My Darkroom Chemicals?

Storing darkroom chemicals properly is crucial for both their efficacy and your safety. Ideally, these chemicals should be stored in specialized film chemical storage containers that are air-tight, corrosion-resistant, and clearly labeled. Keep these containers in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and far from food or drink. Some chemicals may have specific temperature requirements or may need to be stored upright to prevent leakage. Always read the manufacturer's guidelines for optimal storage conditions to maintain the effectiveness of your darkroom chemicals and to ensure they remain stable and safe to use.

Can I Develop Film Without Chemicals?

While chemical-free methods of film development like solarography do exist, they are considered experimental and yield results that differ significantly from traditional photography. Solarography typically involves long-term exposure and results in highly abstract, less-defined images.

Can I Use LED Lights in the Darkroom?

Yes, LED lights can be used in a darkroom, but with some conditions. The LED lights must be specifically designed to function as "safelights," which means they don't emit wavelengths that would expose or fog your light-sensitive materials like film or paper.

How Do I Dispose of Darkroom Chemicals?

It's essential to dispose of chemicals in an environmentally safe manner. Contact your local waste disposal services for guidelines, as pouring chemicals down the drain is generally not advised.

How Do I Achieve Better Contrast in My Prints?

Achieving better contrast in your prints involves a multi-faceted approach that can include the choice of photographic paper, adjustment of developing times, and the use of contrast filters in the enlarger. Different types of photographic paper have varying degrees of contrast sensitivity. Additionally, manipulating the developing time can have a profound impact on the contrast levels of your final print.

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