Hi all,

I've been trying to build a list of equipment and materials needed to (a) develop 4x5 sheets and (b) develop contact prints. I think my biggest problem is figuring out the chemicals needed (materials). I might have a few gaps in the equipment too. I also understand that the type of film may dictate different types of chemicals and different contact print paper types dictate different processes and chemicals. So, if you could please explain given a film type, what are the necessary chemicals needed? Basically, I need to know what I'll need to buy! When I search the web, I get so many different options and variables. I think I just need help getting a straight answer.

To Develop the 4x5 Sheet film:
  1. SP-445
  2. Changing bag
  3. Film drying line
  4. Developing chemicals (Pre-Developer??, Developer, Stop, Fix, xxx?)


What am I missing?

To Develop the Contact Print:
  1. Film exposing light
  2. Glass plate
  3. Clamps and film table
  4. Light timer
  5. Safelight
  6. 4 chemical trays
  7. funnels, beakers, glass containers and stuff
  8. Contact Print developing chemicals (Developer, Stop, Fix, PhotoFlow??)


How does this look?

If the list is good, can you then suggest exactly what chemicals I'll need to pull this off?

Thanks!!