Description
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Description
The famous ars-imago Lab-Box has arrived at Analogue Wonderland!
Please note that this is the 35mm variant - if you wish to develop 120 film then please add the 120 module or purchase the 'Multiformat' Lab-Box.
The 35mm Lab-Box is the easiest way to develop your film without needing a darkroom or changing bag - simply follow these steps:
- Ensure the 35mm module is attached to the tank
- Insert the roll, close up the module and use the main tank and external knobs to develop the roll without having to find a dark room or turning off the lights!
- Remove the film and marvel at your photographic genius
Please refer to the below video for a visual aid - or download the full user guide here
If you have any questions or concerns please (1) check out the FAQs on ars-imago's site (2) contact us via our contact page
Also please note that the Lab-Box will struggle to cut any films that have PET-based plastic backing. You can look up the backing material of all major films on Wikipedia here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_photographic_films
The most common films that cannot be used with the lab-box are:
- JCH 400
- Rollei Infrared
- Rollei 80s
- Rollei Superpan 200
- Rollei 400s
- Fomapan 100
- Fomapan 200
- Fomapan 400
- Arista film
- Astrum film
- Lomography Earl Grey B&W 100
Where we ship
When you buy your 35mm Lab-Box from us we can ship it across the UK, Europe, USA, New Zealand, Australia and Canada (more countries planned soon!) So buy your multiformat lab-box today and dive into the fun of home development!
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Works excellent and is good quality. I’ve developed 4 rolls in total and thoroughly recommend the lab box.
Really good service, quick delivery, excellent product in great condition. Very pleased!
Lab box and d96 monobath take the mystery out of the processing of film - so simple. Think I'll be using this a lot from now on as I learn to refine doing it all myself.
My usual experience of developing film at home leaves me stressed and grumpy, all that fumbling around with hands getting hotter and hotter in a dark bag! Nothing like that with the lab-box. Easy and stress free, I reckon my first film was completed in 30 minutes from start-to-finish. Would definitely recommend the lab-box for anyone wanting to process one film at a time. Really very pleased.
It can be a bit fiddly at first, and your first roll won't come out great, but after some practice its fantastic! Would definitely recommend!
Firstly I got a 1st class service from the guys at Analogue Wonderland! So big shout out to them! And secondly what can I say about the Ars Imago Lab-Box! It is simply a great bit of kit! So easy to use and your film is developed in under 10 mins, no messing around with dark bags or turning the toilet into a darkroom it is simply from camera to box - job done! Also, I find using the Ars Imago A + B Monobath helps simplify the process! Best Buy in ages!
This is a fantastic piece of kit!! Having never developed a film before, and spent a few hours going over YouTube options on general film development and specifically the Lab-Box, plus using Ilford Simplicity and Ilford films, it is so easy to use and delivers excellent results. Now to start using over developer options and films .....
I have a manual-wind 35mm SLR. Are there any tips for making sure the film leader doesn't disappear back inside the cassette when rewinding it?
Keep your ear close to the back of the camera when rewinding and you'll hear a soft 'click' when the end disengages from the winding spool. At the same moment you'll feel the tension drop with the rewind wheel. If you go slowly and carefully it can't be missed!
And even if you do - a small investment into a film retriever is very worthwhile: https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/products/ap-film-retriever-film-iso
- Paul
How do you control temperature with this? And is it possible to develop E6 in it?
Heya - no you can't control temperature with it so personally I'd avoid E6. Colour C-41 and B&W are super easy though :-)
- Paul
When your developed film reel comes out of the Lab box ,what is the next step with putting the reels into actual photos
The most common next step is to scan the negatives to create a digital file. There are many ways to scan - from using a phone to buying a specialist scanner. I'd recommend looking through the articles here for more inspiration: https://www.35mmc.com/?s=scanning
One of the simplest methods is using a pixl-latr: https://pixl-latr.com/
- Paul
Okey so I found out I need the chemicals, can you say me witch one if I want colour film, is it just C 41 or what I need more?
Yes a C41 kit (like this: https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/collections/film-developer-kits-and-chemicals/products/cinestill-cs41-colour-film-developer-1ltr-powder-kit - stock incoming!!) is perfect.
Thanks - Paul
Good morning! Really dumb question but do the lab boxes develop colour films?
Best wishes, Neil
Not dumb at all!
Yes it can develop colour films - but you'll need the colour chemicals to do so :-)
Any other questions about home dev just drop us an email or give us a call and we can talk you through it!
- Paul
Hi,
I wanted to ask about the chemicals necessary to use with the lab box and whether they are inclusive or separate?
Thanks,
Joost
Hey! You use your normal developing chemicals - black and white, C-41 etc - just like with regular developing! They aren't included but if you're new to it then I'd start with this pack: https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/collections/film-developer-kits-and-chemicals/products/ilford-simplicity-starter-pack-b-w-developing-kit
Thank you - Paul
