--- product_id: 1259028 title: "The Film Developing Cookbook (Darkroom Cookbook, Vol. 2)" brand: "steve anchellbill troop" price: "74362CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1259028-the-film-developing-cookbook-darkroom-cookbook-vol-2 store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Film Developing Cookbook (Darkroom Cookbook, Vol. 2) **Brand:** steve anchellbill troop **Price:** 74362CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Film Developing Cookbook (Darkroom Cookbook, Vol. 2) by steve anchellbill troop - **How much does it cost?** 74362CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1259028-the-film-developing-cookbook-darkroom-cookbook-vol-2) ## Best For - steve anchellbill troop enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted steve anchellbill troop brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Film Developing Cookbook (Darkroom Cookbook, Vol. 2) ## Images ![The Film Developing Cookbook (Darkroom Cookbook, Vol. 2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nmAJskvDL.jpg) ![The Film Developing Cookbook (Darkroom Cookbook, Vol. 2) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51c1D5vsKwL.jpg) ![The Film Developing Cookbook (Darkroom Cookbook, Vol. 2) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31RCJfllnKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have book for anyone who develops their own film! *by R***T on December 19, 2001* Anyone who is developing black and white knows that there are a lot of conflicting opinions out there. Kodak wants you to agitate the film a certain way, Ilford says to do it another way. Which developer do I use, and why? This book gives very logical and satisfactory answers to these questions. It allowed me to figure out how I was going to standardize my technique for the films that I am going to use. Don't be mislead by the title. This book does go into details of the effects of metol, phenidone, etc., but it is not a cookbook in the sense that you will come out designing your own developer. It does contain many recipies for developers, for those who mix their own. But, my aim was to figure out what the characteristics are of the developer that I am using, and how to maximize it. The book really excels in this area.I've run through about 75 feet of Tech Pan film trying out how to develop it using Xtol. Following Ansel Adams' advice in his book "The Negative" turned out to be a mistake, in this case. I was making my negatives way too dense. Anschell and Troop explained why this is, in their chapter on "Document Films". This covers Tech Pan, amongst other similar films. After having read through the book, I revised my working temperature, diluted Xtol to 1+5, changed my agitation style, changed from an acid stop bath to water, and got the fantastic results that I had sought for so long! It's also worked for other offbeat films like Kodak 5302 Positive release film for the B&W slide fans like myself (using Polymax 1+2). If you REALLY want to know what you're doing, and want to save tons of time and money from wasteful trial and error, get this wonderful book. It's really improved my results! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Information you need that you won't get elsewhere! *by K***N on May 28, 2000* Here is the long and the short of it: This is a wonderful book. I have looked at dozens of photography books, and what seems like hundreds of magazines, and I am positive that none of them contain the wealth of information that Steve Anchell (in collaboration with Bill Troop) puts in this book (or in Steve's other books for that matter). If you are interested in making the most of your black and white photography, you need to know what your film if composed of, what it reacts to, and how to achieve the effects that you want to get out of it. You don't have to be a darkroom guru to use it, you don't need a lot of equipment, and you don't need an elaborate setup. I think anyone will improve his or her results after reading and using this book. I have always believed that the magic in black and white takes place in the darkroom, and even if you don't have a darkroom, your control of the film development process will make you a better photographer. This is a great way to get it right. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it IS still the best single reference for DIY B&W *by B***D on July 17, 2018* I practically memorized the original edition of this book. It was THE definitive guide to black and white film and developing processes. Then, for a number of years, I was out of the B&W scene, and my copy disappeared. Recently I rejoined the B&W film world; upon reviewing current books on B&W films and processing, I discovered that this book is STILL the definitive work. I read through it enough to tell: it IS still the best single reference for DIY B&W photography --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1259028-the-film-developing-cookbook-darkroom-cookbook-vol-2](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1259028-the-film-developing-cookbook-darkroom-cookbook-vol-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*