ILFORD Pop-Up Darkroom

Description

The 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.

The external metal frame is approximately 2.2m tall when erected and should fit in most standard ceiling height rooms in European, American and Asian homes while still creating a workable 1.3 x 1.3m space to print while standing or seated.

A durable light tight* black material clips to the frame while an accompanying ground mat offers protection for your flooring and can be fastened to the darkroom material.

A built-in air vent towards the base of the darkroom allows for an optional fan / air blower to be used and once sealed the incoming air will also expand the inner dimensions. A smaller vent is also included closer to the top of the darkroom to attach air extraction tubes (not included).

The Pop-Up Darkroom contains a material loop at the top to hang a safelight and can easily be folded down for storage or transportation in the included carry case.

Dimensions when erected (approx.): Floor footprint 1.3m x 1.3m. Height 2.2m
Bag dimensions: 68 x 25 x 25cm
Included: Darkroom, poles, ground sheet and storage bag

*A couple of small pinholes may be visible around the seams after you spend a long time inside. These will not impact on standard black and white photographic printing.

*Fabric complies with ignition and flammability standards  BS5852:Part1:1979 and BS7838:1996 (R2015).

WATCH THE VIDEO

This simple guide will show you how easy it is to erect your ILFORD Pop Up Darkroom.

Before assembling ensure that you have sufficient floor space and height:- The external metal frame is approximately 2.2m tall  and the internal space is 1.3 x 1.3m. If you are choosing to attach a fan / air blower to the lower vent on your pop up darkroom then this will cause it to expand slightly.

• Open the storage case and remove the poles, groundsheet and pop up darkroom.
• Move the groundsheet out of the way for now and unfold the pop up darkroom so that the black plastic cross is roughly in the centre
• Unfold the poles and clip the 1st three sections on each together
• Push the top of each pole into one of sections on the plastic cross – Repeat for all 4 poles.
• Attach the 1st two clips onto each pole
• Erect each pole fully and attach remaining clips.
• Fold out the skirts so they lie flat to the floor.
• Insert the pegs into the bottom of each pole.
• Roll up the front of the pop up darkroom and use toggles to hold it in place.
• Attach the groundsheet inside the pop up darkroom using the velcro.