Tutorials
Using DeVere and Durst Darkroom Enlargers
Friday, May 5th, 2017
A video and illustrated article covering 6 different enlargers for printing black and white negatives on Ilford Multigrade variable contrast papers.
Making Darkroom Videos
Saturday, April 8th, 2017
making videos for YouTube and www.DarkroomDave.com
Split grade printing the Ilford way using Ilford Multigrade under the lens filters
Wednesday, August 24th, 2016
This tutorial explains how to use Ilford Multigrade under the lens filters for split grade printing the Ilford way.
Some Ideas for the Darkroom
Monday, September 28th, 2015
I have pulled together a short talk of about 18 minutes to show a range of things that are possible in the darkroom given a bit of time, patience and practice.
Process Times for Ilford FP4, SFX and Delta 400
Friday, September 11th, 2015
Process Times for Ilford films FP4+, SFX and Delta 400
Making Your First Black and White Print
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014
Making your first print, including test strips and how Ilford Multigrade variable contrast papers work
Split Grade Printing the Ilford Way
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014
Learn the easy way to make prints using two or more exposures to give more control over your print density and contrast.
Drying Fibre Based Paper Using a Flatbed Dryer
Tuesday, September 30th, 2014
How to dry fibre based FB photographic prints flat using flatbed dryers
Black and White Film Processing Using Paterson Tanks
Friday, June 13th, 2014
How to process black and white film, text description and videos.
Trip Planning
Thursday, April 24th, 2014
Trip planning in Ireland
City Photography
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014
Getting started with City Photography
Using a Sekonic Spot Meter for Film Photography
Thursday, April 17th, 2014
Reliable metering with a hand-held spot meter.
Processing a Fibre-Based Print
Thursday, April 17th, 2014
Just a quick video about what happens after the Ilford Multigrade FB (fibre-based) print has been exposed.
Night Photography
Thursday, April 10th, 2014
A few hints and tips to get you started with photography after dark.
Landscapes in Black and White
Monday, March 24th, 2014
A few hints and tips I have picked up over 40 years or so of taking black and white landscapes using film cameras.
Film and Filters
Monday, March 24th, 2014
What to put in front of and behind the lens!
Darkroom Printing Chemicals
Monday, March 24th, 2014
A run-through of all the chemicals I use.
Camera Equipment for Hill and Mountain Photography
Monday, March 24th, 2014
What to take with you on your high-altitude expedition.
Depth of Field and Tripods
Monday, March 24th, 2014
For slower speeds you need support to avoid blur due to camera movement. Find out how.
Using Ilford SFX Infra-red Film
Monday, March 24th, 2014
As there are not many infra-red (IR) films available now, I describe here the use of Ilford SFX.
Setting up a Darkroom
Wednesday, March 19th, 2014
The first steps…
Pre-Flash Printing
Wednesday, March 19th, 2014
A useful technique if you’re having trouble getting detail in very bright areas of your prints but difficult to use well in practice. See Split Grade printing.
Latest Tutorials
Using DeVere and Durst Darkroom Enlargers
A video and illustrated article covering 6 different enlargers for printing black and white negatives on Ilford Multigrade variable contrast papers.
Making Darkroom Videos
making videos for YouTube and www.DarkroomDave.com
Split grade printing the Ilford way using Ilford Multigrade under the lens filters
This tutorial explains how to use Ilford Multigrade under the lens filters for split grade printing the Ilford way.
Some Ideas for the Darkroom
I have pulled together a short talk of about 18 minutes to show a range of things that are possible in the darkroom given a bit of time, patience and practice.
Process Times for Ilford FP4, SFX and Delta 400
Process Times for Ilford films FP4+, SFX and Delta 400
Latest Blog
Darkroom Dave in Amateur Photographer Magazine
Monday, May 9th, 2022
It was a pleasant surprise to get an email from photo journalist Damien Demolder asking if I would like him to do a 6 page article on me for Amateur Photographer magazine in the UK. I had previously met Damien for chats a couple of times at the Focus on Imaging exhibition at the NEC […]
Display Change in Gallery in the Gardens Buxton
Saturday, August 7th, 2021
I changed my display yesterday in Gallery in the Gardens in Pavilion Gardens Buxton. Several new hand-printed darkroom silver gelatin pictures as well as lots of small mounted darkroom prints at £5 and £15. I’m still being very cautious because of Covid-19 so it’s been a long time since it was last updated, it was […]
Glasgow to Cape Wrath Trek
Tuesday, February 9th, 2021
I have pulled together a new gallery web page for the trek I did from Glasgow to Cape Wrath over 3 Summers 2003-2005 with friends. Lots of black and white photos and maps of the route. Here’s the link: https://www.davebutcher.co.uk/glasgow-to-cape-wrath-trek-including-west-highland-way/https://www.davebutcher.co.uk/glasgow-to-cape-wrath-trek-including-west-highland-way/
New Web Pages for Ski Mountaineering Trips to Alps
Monday, January 4th, 2021
I have replaced the old web pages for the ski mountaineering trips that I did in the 1990’s. The structure is different, including new gallery layouts with proper captions for each picture. There are also quite a few new black and white photos. I also carried a small 35mm compact film camera for all but […]
Bernese Oberland Ski Mountaineering Trip New Web Page
Monday, January 4th, 2021
I have replaced the old web page for the 6 day Bernese Oberland ski mountaineering trip that I completed in 1995. We had bad weather for several days but overall it was a good trip for photography. I changed the layout and added lots of new photos, both black and white and colour. The colour […]
