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1. Beseler Cadet II 35mm Film Enlarger with Lens and Negative Carrier (Black and White)
- An internal zooming ability allows the focal length to be adjusted without the over-all length
- Filters, such as circular polarizers and other special effect
- Thanks to the internal focusing mechanism
- The filter will not move during focusing
Features:
Specs:
| Height | 3 Inches |
| Length | 15 Inches |
| Width | 13 Inches |
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1. Beseler Cadet II 35mm Film Enlarger with Lens and Negative Carrier (Black and White)
- An internal zooming ability allows the focal length to be adjusted without the over-all length
- Filters, such as circular polarizers and other special effect
- Thanks to the internal focusing mechanism
- The filter will not move during focusing
Features:
Specs:
| Height | 3 Inches |
| Length | 15 Inches |
| Width | 13 Inches |
There are varying types of film cameras. I prefer medium format, but the least expensive is a 35mm camera. You can get them cheap on eBay, or pawn shops. Watch for them at garage sales as well.
Developing film is pretty easy. You'll want to get a kit. This is similar to the one I bought for myself at college https://cinestillfilm.com/products/start-kit-black-friday-universal-developing-tank-2-film-reels and it worked really well. This is black and white only, to develop color you'll need A LOT more. Here's a short quick guide on B&W film developing https://www.ilfordphoto.com/beginners-guide-processing-film/?___store=ilford_brochure&___from_store=ilford_brochure
Film has it's own unique properties and development times. You'll figure that out as you learn. Here's a guide for times for film https://www.digitaltruth.com/devchart.php
As far as printing, that's a bit more tricky as you'll need a room with good ventilation and one that has no light leaks. You'll need equipment https://www.digitaltruth.com/devchart.php and https://www.amazon.com/Beseler-Cadet-II-Enlarger-Black/dp/B0000A9ZBD/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3N7UJM0U1XEJF&keywords=film+enlarger&qid=1573246901&s=electronics&sprefix=film+en%2Celectronics%2C162&sr=1-3 there are cheaper options for both, but this gives you an idea of what you'd need. You'd also need the chemicals, and measuring cups, a way to dry prints, as well as some filters for contrast for the enlarger.
Other things you'll need-negative film holder pages, a way to dry the film (dust free way to hang them if possible-I used to use my empty bathroom right after a thorough cleaning.) A good timer that does not have a light source if you are printing.