Developing Black and White Film at Home - Fuji Acros

This week, I discuss and show my process of developing black and white film at home, starting with my first roll of Fuji Acros 100 medium format film. I hope you enjoy this video and please leave me a comment below as to what you'd like to see next!
I purchased all my chemicals and development equipment at www.freestylephoto.biz/ (I'm not sponsored by them, nor do I earn a commission from sales).
Developer: HC-110, dilution B
Fixer: Photographer's Formulary TF4
Drying Aid: Kodak Photo Flo
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[@richardsimms251]

Thank you. Very good video.

[@robertwebb5586]

Good Video, I develop my own film as a Hobby, I do trail photography a lot.

[@richardsimms251]

Nice video. Thank you.
RS. Canada

[@dsdave07]

Nice smooth workflow, Matt

[@MatthewArringtonphoto]

Thank you so much, Dave!

[@jimcook3882]

Really good video Matthew, could you please tell me what APP you use for various film & chemistry developing guides? Thanks again!

[@changgong7609]

why my film looks purple? Do you have any advice? Thanks

[@MatthewArringtonphoto]

I believe that’s the anti-halation layer. I’ve avoided the purple tint in some black and white films by pre-rinsing the film before developing. I fill the tank with the proper temperature water, soak, then pour it out. Repeat until the water runs clear, then start the developer. The tint won’t make too much of a difference if you’re printing from the negative on black and white paper or scanning (where it can be easily removed in your photo editing software). Hope that helps!

[@changgong7609]

@@MatthewArringtonphoto thanks for your reply. I will try it according to the method you mentioned.

[@markandrewhoran]

You should never pour your chemicals down the drain! Rather, you should pour them into a container and, when the container is full, take it to your recycling station where it can be disposed of properly. I can't believe people still pour chemicals down the drain! It's just irresponsible.