Darkroom

Photosoc has its own darkroom for use by members with darkroom cards. Darkroom cards can be bought from the union website here. To use it you there is no need to book, just pick up key 16 from Beit security (see map). See the instructions below. If you don’t know how to use the darkroom, but want to learn, there are plenty of lessons for beginners. Have a look below for any tutorials coming up or email the darkroom manager at the address below to inquire! It’s also important for all users to be familiar with the rules of the darkroom. We don’t want to find any people collapsed in the corner from sniffing chemicals!

We also have a Facebook group for members to discuss all things darkroom & film related anyone is welcome to join.

For all darkroom related queries contact the darkroom manager – Contact: Cheng Lao, dl2109@imperial.ac.uk

Darkroom Inductions

On Tuesday the 31st January at 12-1pm there will be a darkroom induction for those who want to learn how to use the darkroom We’ll be taking you completely through how to develop a black & white roll of film from start to finish! Also we’ll be helping people develop their first rolls of film if you need a little help with that.

If you have missed the advertised darkroom inductions but still want to use the darkroom shoot the darkroom manager an email at dl2109@imperial.ac.uk and something can be sorted out!

Location of darkroom : (map)

Colour Developing Tutorials

We will be running one more C-41 colour developing tutorial next week Tuesday 24th January at 1-2pm. Just come along and bring a roll of colour film to develop if you want! No need to register just come along.

Printing Tutorial!

There will be a basic B&W printing tutorial on Wednesday 25th January 12-1pm in the darkroom. If your at all interested in learning how to get a basic photographic print made from your negatives then come along! We’ll cover the basics of using our enlargers and how to make a b&w print. No need to register just come along.

using the darkroom

When you turn up for darkroom you must sign the logbook in order to obtain the darkroom key (number 16) from the security guard at the entrance to the quad. Members are able to use the chemicals & paper provided, but must note down in the logsheet (in the darkroom, just inside the door) exactly what they use. Members are reminded to check that the lights and water are off, and that the darkroom is in a tidy state before leaving (see the rules).

When you leave, PLEASE remember to put the key back in security – it is incredibly frustrating to come in for a darkroom session only to find that someone has walked off with the key. If you come out of the darkroom late and there is no guard on duty, either phone Sherfield security from the phone next to the security lodge door, or simply post the key through the letterbox of the security lodge.

Photosoc Film

For those interested in film photography, experimenting with different film to find a desired effect or quality is both rewarding and important. We stock a range of 35mm and 120 films which will hopefully satisfy the curiosity of our inquisitive members, whilst we also stock more ‘typical’ films for those who prefer the more reliable types. Choosing can be tricky, especially if you’ve never shot with it before and have no idea how grainy or contrasty the film is. This page should help you pick film ideal for the type of photography you are interested in. Along with preview images, description, price, and stock check, just run your cursor over the picture and check out the grain pattern!

Remember, we sell film every Tuesday lunchtime between 1-2 in the darkroom.