Photo Studio Equipment Set Ilford PTP574 Multicolour

This co-branded ILFORD and Paterson starter kit contains the basic equipment and pre-measured Ilford Simplicity chemicals needed to develop your first rolls of film at home. The kit includes a 2-reel Paterson Universal Film Development Tank (sized to process two 35mm rolls or one 120 roll), Ilford Simplicity developer, stop bath, fixer and wetting agent in pre-measured form, plus tools for loading and measuring.

Advantages

The kit combines Ilford Simplicity pre-measured chemicals with Paterson tank hardware, simplifying the film developing workflow and reducing preparation time. Components are matched so the chemical volumes correspond to the Paterson 2-reel tank capacity, and the set includes measuring cylinders, thermometer and loading tools so you have the practical items needed for a complete first-time processing session.

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How to use

Work in a darkroom, light-tight space or use a changing bag to open film cassettes and load film onto the Paterson reels, then place reels into the Paterson Universal Film Tank and close the lid. Prepare the Ilford Simplicity chemicals according to the manufacturer’s instructions included with the starter pack (they are pre-measured for ease of mixing), pour the appropriate solutions into the tank in the required sequence (developer, stop bath, fixer), agitate as directed and monitor times and temperature using the included thermometer and graduated cylinders. After fixing, use the wetting agent and follow rinsing and drying steps as described in the chemical instructions.

Recommendations

Ensure you have a light-tight darkroom or a changing bag for loading film into the tank. Follow the Ilford Simplicity instructions for dilution, temperature control and timing, and rinse thoroughly after fixing to ensure archival stability.