I agree, a class would help. But it can be done without a class as well. Go out and buy a book on B&W Film developing, I don't remember the name off hand, but it was 1 in a series of 4 or 5, I' post back with the name later tonight, anyway.... Then go get some 'Daylight' tanks for developing in the size you need. I have 3, 2 tanks that hold 1 roll of 35mm, and 1 tank that holds 120/220 format, or 2 35mm reels. This stuf can be found on most decent Photo shops, Mail order from B&H, or E-bay, etc... The 'Daylight' tanks will let you process the film in full light. The only time you will need a 'dark 'room will be to load the film on the developing reels. A dark bathroom with the door closed and covered with a towel works pretty good. But be sure it is dark. It is suprising how much light is really in there once your eyes adjust, but the towel over the door should be enough. Once the film is loaded the lights can come back on and the rest is done in Daylight. I have been doing it this way for about 6 years. If you want to make traditional prints on B&W paper it gets a little more expensive, and more complicated. Right now I am scanning the negitives, and the B&W photos in my Gallery were done this way. I have the equipment to print, but space is a factor fo me right now. I have more to scan, just been with other stuff.
I would guess for about $50US you can get the equipment to develop the negatives. The chemestry would be maybe another $40 or so to start. If you wanted to print from the negative, its either scan with a film scanner, print using an enlarger and more dark room equipment, or see if a 1 hour place will print from a B&W negative. I was able to find one that would for me. Only problem is the prints have a very light blue tint to them.
And keep asking questions here, we can help
John
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