Why did Ben and I get a Film Photography Lab paper print processor (Ilford 2240RC)? How did we get it working? Or why did we turn his kitchen into a 35mm Film Photography darkroom? I honestly have no clue, but I invite you to experience all the pain and regret with me.

We discovered an old Ilford black and white print film processor that was being given away, and decided to drive 3 states away to get it. I was nearly crushed bringing the 300 pound unit up stairs. The Ilford 2240RC claims that it can make 600 film prints per hour, and we intend to challenge that. Film photography is a fantastic hobby that can lead to many expensive and unintelligent decisions, of which include Ben nearly setting his hair on fire, along with us nearly getting electrocuted or drowned many times.

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Thanks to Matthew Haahr for feedback and suggestions! Checkout his GitHub https://github.com/mjhaahr/

0:00 - Intro
1:01 - The Internet
1:41 - Ilford 2240RC
2:09 - What is it?
2:34 - How an Enlarger Works
3:09 - Enlarging
3:45 - Home Depot Montage
4:16 - Failure 1
4:37 - How the Processor Works (With Barry!)
5:55 - Plumbing and Electrocution
6:56 - Kitchen to Darkroom
7:49 - Breaking Bad (Chemicals!)
8:22 - How to Use the Processor
9:24 - Full Run (Cover Off)
10:36 - Conclusion

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