11/25/2023 0 Comments Ilford darkroom tent![]() ILFORD Pop-Up Darkroom is the perfect solution for film photographers who want to print their negatives and otherwise may struggle to convert existing spaces into suitable working darkrooms. EPSON 81N INKJET CARTRIDGES / VALVE PACK.CANSON INFINITY RAG PHOTOGRAPHIQUE 310GSM.ACTION CAMERAS - SMARTPHONE ACCESSORIES.PHOTOGRAPHIC DYES / RETOUCHING / FILM CLEANER.HARMAN DIRECT POSITIVE FB PINHOLE PAPER.ILFORD PHOTOCHEMICAL MSDS SAFETY DATA SHEETS.COLOR C41 FILM PROCESS QUALITY CONTROL MEDIA.KODAK C41 CHEMICALS FOR SMALL TANK & ROTARY DRUMS.JOBO C41 COLOR NEGATIVE FILM DEVELOPING KIT.PRINT TONGS / FILM CLIPS / FILM PRINT SQUEEGEE.So in conclusion - Nova has a couple things that are a pain, but it blows the doors off the Ilford. Also, I found out that the door zippers work fine from the outside, but when trying to get out the zipper jams and feels like the stitching will rip out - very frustrating.Īnd there are a lot of light leaks all around the floor. You really need an assistant out side pushing against the door. Also the way the door connects with Velcro to the ground sheet makes it very hard to seal out the light - as you push against the bottom of the sheet to try fasten it to the Velcro on the door the door flops around making it impossible to seal. ![]() But the tie straps are far too short to easily wrap around the rolled up door- how easy it would have been to make them a little longer. I have used it a couple of times now and have now seen its downsides and they’re all about the door - easy access with two zippers and the ability to roll it up for taking gear in and out. It looks like there isn't much interest in The Ilford tent, but I think I’ll wrap up this post/review just in case… I think the nova is overall a little more usable, but I can see value in the Ilford- especially given the price. So I will continue to use both tents in my basement - continue to deal with film and paper coating in the Nova and try to test our printing in the Ilford. I think I can source a more appropriate table that would work better. ![]() I’ll be printing using a jobo so it isn’t a big problem for me yet. My table is narrow and I have to have the enlarger sit lengthwise on the table so it doesn’t leave much room for a loading area and definitely not for Trays, IMO. I moved my MXT 4x5 enlarger into the new Ilford on an adjustable height table, I think I’ll have room for up to 11x14, but I haven’t actually printed in it. I have used the Nova for loading film holders and processing tanks and coating papers. My used Nova came with an exhaust fan and it also serves to inflate the tent slightly to give a bit more room. The nova also has windows - though I consider them just another potential light leak. I think the nova has one more - a dedicated electrical port. The Nova poles connect via some plastic connectors that the poles screw into and they are prone to cracking and the poles are much lighter than the Ilford.īoth have drawstring ports to put cords through and to use with an exhaust fan. The poles on the Ilford are traditional tent poles with shock cords - I think they are sturdier. That is a pain in the ass - I never got it perfect. I am sure people using it outside will like the ability to shed rain, but for indoor use the Nova offers more room.Īlso - the Nova has an integrated floor where you have to press the Ilford ground sheet around the bottom of the interior to attach it with Velcro. And the space diminishes as the walls rise. But the Ilford is literally a tent with a peaked roof. about the same foot print as the Ilford. I paid about $150 more for the Nova - used.ĭesign - the nova is a big square box about 4ft by 4 ft. ![]() Price - the Ilford is much cheaper - I paid $249 for it in June. I don’t know if the Nova is still available - I don’t think it is in the US at least. I also have a Nova Darkroom tent and have been using it for a number of years. So I thought I would offer some first impressions. I bought this a couple of months ago and finally got around to setting it up in my basement tonight.
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