JOBO Alpha Black & White Film Developing Kit, 6L

There's something particularly satisfying about developing your own black and white film.

The JOBO Alpha Black & White Developing Kit brings the chemistry together in one package, making it easier to set up a consistent film developing workflow at home or in the darkroom.

Designed with JOBO's rotary processing systems in mind, the kit includes a two-part black and white developer alongside neutral fixer, giving you the essential chemistry for developing and fixing exposed black and white negatives.

It's a practical option if you're already using a JOBO processor, or if you're building a home developing setup and want to work with a matched chemistry system.

The kit is labelled for 6 litres, making it particularly useful for photographers who process film regularly rather than developing the occasional roll.

Whether you're working through rolls from a recent trip, experimenting with different black and white film stocks or simply enjoying the hands-on side of analogue photography, developing your own negatives gives you another connection to the process.

A thoughtful addition to a working darkroom, especially for anyone who enjoys taking their photographs from exposure through to the finished negative.

Best for

Home darkrooms, JOBO rotary processors, black and white film developing, regular film processing, photography students, analogue enthusiasts and photographers wanting greater control over their negatives.

What to expect

This is a chemical processing kit, not a developing tank or film processor.

The developer is supplied as two liquid components, while the neutral fixer is supplied in powder form. The chemicals need to be prepared according to JOBO's instructions before use.

Processing times, temperatures, agitation and chemical capacity will depend on the film stock and the recommended development procedure.

You'll also need the appropriate equipment to load and process your film, along with suitable measuring, storage and safety supplies.

Developing

Designed for processing conventional black and white negative film using compatible JOBO developing equipment.

The developer brings out the exposed image on the film, while the fixer removes remaining light-sensitive silver halides so the negatives can be handled and viewed safely after the required washing and drying steps.

Follow JOBO's official mixing and processing instructions for the correct dilution, working volume, temperature, processing time and chemical handling.

This kit is not intended for C-41 colour negative or E-6 slide film processing.