The Film Developing Starter Kit

This was my first time developing film. No instructions were included but was easy to find instructions on the internet and after testing loading a reel with a spoilt 35mm roll out in the open then once again in a changing bag (I would advise doing this as it is pretty tricky at first until you get the hang of it). I was able to develop my first roll successfully. I'm still amazed when I process a roll and there are images on the film.

Using this kit is a great way to save money, however like another reviewer mentioned the kit is poor value for money. All you really need from this kit is the Paterson tank with reels, clips, a thermometer and film squegee. If you purchase these items separately and add in the cost of chemical storage bottles and a measuring jug you can still save money. However I appreciate it is easier just to get everything at once. Also my thermometer shattered after a couple of uses which added in an additional cost to me developing film at home.

Really happy with this kit as a means to get started. You could also buy a starter kit with some one use chemicals, but after a little research I opted to buy these separately (Flic Film Black, White and Green, Ilford fixer, and a wetting agent, Adoflo) so I could develop more film.

Bought this starter kit for my first time developing B&W film at home. Good value for money. Paired this with the Cinestill DF96 monobath and gave really good results.

This kit has been a great starting point in developing my own film at home. It has all of the necessary tools and equipment, apart from the chemicals.

So glad I bought this to start my home developing. Everything I needed apart from the chemicals side of things, but great quality. I have since added to this kit a couple of 600ml graduates to help my way of doing things but basically this is all you will need.