25 March, 2026

The Next Ascent

By Josh Baker

The season of ennui arrives quietly, coasting in months after my 41st birthday. I am halfway there. The climb toward the apex of existence has been tumultuous. I can almost make...
Bergger PMK pyro

7 March, 2025

Bergger PMK Pyro B&W developer Review

By Geoff Chaplin

Pyrogallol (pyro): white crystals which oxidise quickly turning brown. Cautions for using the raw powder are extensive – I used to handle raw chemicals but now, for some reason,...

1 October, 2024

Just like riding a bike

By Gary Smith

This article will sort of be all over the place however the main gist of it will be the fact that after 52 years I haven’t forgotten how to develop film. I realize that th...
Agfa Copex Rapid

23 July, 2024

Agfa Copex Rapid – Development Tests

By Geoff Chaplin

The EU seems to produce a rich array of unusual (“speciality”) films – from Adox, Rollei, Spur and others (many of which are rebranded Agfa-Gaevert films). Trying to get any of ...