Location. Horsham, PA. Format. Multi Format. Oct 2, 2012. #5. Shoot at 100, develop for 8:30 in D-76 1:1. The 100 is not due to expiration; I shoot all my Plus-X at 100 to pull a bit more out of the shadows. "Panic not my child, the Great Yellow Father has your hand"--Larry Dressler.
I've seen the results of film that was developed after fifty years of living on a shelf. While it did take some special processing, the results were fabulous. A few years ago, I found a roll of TMAX that I shot when I was a teenager (going on 20 years ago), and the lab was able to develop it just like it was exposed yesterday.
The Process. After you’ve acquired everything you need to develop, the fun part begins. Beyond the developing kit itself, there are a few other things you need for processing: a completely dark room (or a changing bag, if necessary), a sink with running water (make sure the faucet is high enough to accommodate your tank underneath), and a clean, dust-free place for your film to dry when you