{"title":"Darkroom equipment","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"paterson-universal-tank-2-reels","title":"Paterson Universal Tank — 2 Reels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Paterson Universal Tank is the standard starting point for developing film at home. Two reels, handles both 35mm and 120, and it does the job without fuss.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tank comes with two adjustable auto-load reels. Each reel uses a ball-bearing ratchet system that winds the film onto the spiral as you twist — no darkroom required for loading, just a changing bag. Once the film is loaded and the lid is on, you can pour chemistry in and out in daylight. The lid is designed to pour without leaking, so you can invert for agitation without worrying about spills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt processes two rolls of 35mm at once, or one roll of 120. That covers most of what you'll develop. If you shoot 35mm exclusively, it does the job. If you shoot 120, it's the same tank. You don't need a different setup for different formats — just adjust the reel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're developing your own film for the first time, start here. It's well made, widely supported, and the reels are among the easiest to load consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paterson","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46732419236028,"sku":"P-TANK2","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"paterson-multi-reel-5-tank","title":"Paterson Multi-Reel 5 Tank","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Multi-Reel 5 is the bigger tank — designed for when you have more than two rolls to process at a time and don't want to run multiple batches.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt holds up to five rolls of 35mm at once, or three rolls of 120. Reels aren't included, so you add the Auto Load reels you need (PTP119). That gives you flexibility — load two reels or five, depending on what you have ready to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chemistry works the same way as the Universal Tank: pour in, invert or rotate, pour out. More rolls means more solution, so check the volume before you start — you need 290ml per 35mm roll, and that adds up quickly at five rolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the tank for someone who develops consistently and in volume. If you shoot a lot, developing in batches of five makes the whole process more efficient. If you only develop occasionally, the Universal Tank with two reels will do everything you need.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paterson","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46732419301564,"sku":"P-TANK5","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"paterson-auto-load-reel","title":"Paterson Auto Load Reel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA spare reel for the Paterson tank system. Useful if you develop more than two rolls at a time, or if you want a backup.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reel adjusts to cover 35mm, 120, and the less common 126, 127, and 220 formats. Loading works by twisting the two halves of the reel back and forth — the ball-bearing ratchet catches the film and draws it in. It's designed to load even when slightly damp, which matters if your reel hasn't fully dried between sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have the Universal Tank (PTP115) and want to develop more rolls, this reel fits straight in. Same if you're building up a set for the Multi-Reel 5 tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paterson","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46732419367100,"sku":"P-REEL","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"paterson-film-squeegee","title":"Paterson Film Squeegee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRun this down a wet negative after it comes out of the wash and it removes the water before it can dry into spots.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blades are soft enough that they won't scratch the film surface. The handle is shaped so you don't apply too much pressure — you're wiping water off, not scrubbing. Pull it through once, hang the film to dry, and you should get clean negatives without water marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth using with a wetting agent for best results. The two together make a real difference to how clean your negatives come out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paterson","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46732419465404,"sku":"P-FSQUEEG","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"paterson-film-clip-set","title":"Paterson Film Clip Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo clips for hanging film to dry — one weighted, one not. That's all they need to be.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unweighted clip goes at the top, grips the leader, and lets you hang the film from a line or rail. The weighted clip goes at the bottom and keeps the film straight while it dries. Without it, the film curls as it dries and you end up with a coil instead of flat strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel pins grip the film properly without tearing it. Anti-static, so they won't attract dust to wet negatives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paterson","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46732419498172,"sku":"P-CLIPS","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"paterson-chemical-stirrer","title":"Paterson Chemical Stirrer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA stirrer for mixing darkroom chemicals. Simple thing, but worth having a dedicated one.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat end works as a particle crusher — if you're mixing chemistry from powder and there are undissolved crystals at the bottom of the jug, you press and roll to break them up. That's more useful than it sounds. Undissolved chemistry causes uneven development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's long enough to reach the bottom of a 1200ml graduate, chemical-resistant, and won't contaminate your solutions. Keep one by the mixing area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paterson","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46732419530940,"sku":"P-STIR","price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"paterson-print-squeegee","title":"Paterson Print Squeegee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA roller squeegee for removing water from RC prints after washing — speeds up drying and reduces water marks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun it across the surface of a wet RC print and it clears both sides at once. The floating blade action keeps even contact across the whole print without you having to apply awkward pressure. It works up to 16×20\", so it covers the range of sizes most darkroom printers use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is specifically for RC (resin-coated) paper. If you print on fibre paper, you dry it differently — a squeegee isn't part of that process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paterson","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46732419596476,"sku":"P-PSQUEEG","price":63.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"paterson-print-tongs","title":"Paterson Print Tongs — Set of 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree tongs for handling prints in the processing trays — one per chemical bath.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou shouldn't use the same tong in developer and fixer. Contamination between trays is how prints fog and chemistry gets exhausted prematurely. A different colour for each bath makes it automatic — you reach for the right one without thinking about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shaped shoulders stop the tongs from sliding into the tray when you rest them on the edge. The textured grip makes them easier to hold with wet hands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paterson","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46732419727548,"sku":"P-TONGS","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"paterson-changing-bag-large","title":"Paterson Changing Bag — Large","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou need a changing bag every time you load film into a developing tank. This is the one to get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large size gives you actual room to work. Your hands can move freely, you can feel what you're doing, and loading a reel doesn't become a fight against the fabric. The double-skin construction with double zip keeps light out — there's no single point of failure. The arm openings are elasticised so they seal around your wrists without cutting off circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e700 × 700mm is big enough to open a medium format camera back inside, not just load 35mm. If you shoot 120, that matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also useful outside the darkroom context — if a roll jams in a camera or you need to rescue film in the field, a changing bag handles it. Keep it with your kit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paterson","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46732419793084,"sku":"P-CBAG","price":88.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"paterson-darkroom-safelight","title":"Paterson Darkroom Safelight","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou need light to work in a darkroom. You just can't have much of it, and it has to be the right colour.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paterson safelight puts out a dim red glow through a filtered dome that won't fog your printing paper. It's safe for all current silver-based B\u0026amp;W papers — Ilford Multigrade, fibre, RC, whatever you're using. Keep it at least a metre from your paper and your working area and you'll have enough light to see what you're doing without ruining your prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with the bulb and a mains lead with an AU\/NZ plug. The dome sits on a bench, hangs on a wall, or mounts to the ceiling — it's light enough to go anywhere. If you're setting up a darkroom for printing, this is one of the first things you need.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paterson","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46837439791292,"sku":"P-SAFE","price":149.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"paterson-developing-trays-set-of-3","title":"Paterson Developing Trays — Set of 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree trays for print processing — one for developer, one for stop bath, one for fix. The colours keep you organised in the dark.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach set comes in grey, red, and white so you can tell them apart under a safelight. You shouldn't cross-contaminate chemistry between trays, and colour coding makes that automatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ribbed base lifts the print slightly off the bottom, which helps chemistry move freely underneath it. The thermometer ledge along one edge lets you rest a thermometer in the tray to monitor temperature. Each tray has a pouring lip so you can empty them without drips. They stack when you're not using them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the size that matches the paper you're printing on — 5×7 to start, 8×10 for the most common print size, 10×12 when you want to go bigger.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paterson","offers":[{"title":"5×7","offer_id":46888951513276,"sku":"P-TRAY5x7","price":18.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8×10","offer_id":46888951546044,"sku":"P-TRAY8x10","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10×12","offer_id":46888951578812,"sku":"P-TRAY10x12","price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"paterson-graduate","title":"Paterson Graduate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA measuring graduate for mixing and measuring darkroom chemistry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalibrated in metric, Imperial, and US scales so you can work from any set of chemistry instructions without converting. The transparent polystyrene is easy to read and resistant to most photographic chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 300ml size handles single-reel developer quantities. The 1200ml has a tip-free base and dripless spout for mixing stock solutions. The two together cover the whole process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paterson","offers":[{"title":"300ml","offer_id":46888951611580,"sku":"P-G300","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1200ml","offer_id":46888951644348,"sku":"P-G1200","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"ilford-multigrade-rc-deluxe-8-10-25-sheets","title":"Ilford Multigrade RC Deluxe 8×10 — 25 Sheets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIlford's standard darkroom printing paper — RC base, multigrade, 8×10 inches, 25 sheets per box.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultigrade means you control contrast with filters under the enlarger rather than buying different grades of paper. One box covers everything from soft, low-contrast prints to hard, punchy ones. It's the paper most people start with and a lot of people never move away from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRC (resin-coated) paper dries flat, processes quickly, and doesn't need a print dryer. Glossy gives the most tonal range. Satin is a subtle texture. Pearl sits between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're setting up a darkroom for the first time, start here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ilford","offers":[{"title":"Glossy","offer_id":46888951840956,"sku":"I-GLO25","price":89.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin","offer_id":46888951873724,"sku":"I-SAT25","price":89.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pearl","offer_id":46888951906492,"sku":"I-PRL25","price":75.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/filmco.nz\/collections\/darkroom-equipment.oembed","provider":"Nelson Film Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}