# nothing but the grain > ecn-2 film development, darkroom chemistry ## Posts - [Negative film processing, or "The Magic Of Film"](https://nbtg.dev/posts/negative-film-processing/): Ah, film. I love the medium. It’s a tangible form of photography; in essence, you’re catching photons in silver suspended inside gelatin. To be more precise, light-sensitive silver halide crystals are suspended in gelatin on a celluloid or acetate base. But how do you get an image out of this? How does this silver transform […] - [ECN-2, Vision3... What?](https://nbtg.dev/posts/ecn-2-vision3-what/): So you’ve stumbled upon this site, wondering what the heck ECN-2 might be. Fear not, I’ve got you covered! What is ECN-2? ECN-2, or Eastman Color Negative process #2, is a chemical process used to develop film. Unlike the standard C-41 color negative process, ECN-2 is formulated for motion picture film in high volumes. It […] ## Pages - [FAQ](https://nbtg.dev/faq/): If you can’t find your answer here, send me a mail via the contact page! Shipping How do I ship my film, and how do I get my negatives back? If you place an order in my webshop, you’ll first have to get your film to me. You can ship it to the address listed […] - [Refunds and Returns](https://nbtg.dev/refund_returns/): Refunds Warranty on repairs Need help? Send me a message via the contact page and I’ll do my best to help you out! - [Posts](https://nbtg.dev/posts/) - [About](https://nbtg.dev/about/): My name’s Thijs. I started nbtg.dev in June of 2023. I had been developing black & white film for a while but wanted to get started with developing ECN-2 color negatives by myself without going through the hassle of shipping a single roll to the lab every time. My journey into color film started smack […] - [Contact](https://nbtg.dev/contact/): Got a question? Something unclear? Repair order? Compliments? Fill out the form below and I’ll get back to you! - [](https://nbtg.dev/): Categories analog lab services, film development, affordable darkroom chemistry and more.nbtg is specialized in developing ECN-2 film and black-and-white, also from disposable cameras. we don’t do C-41 film processing here (but we can cross-process it!) - [My account](https://nbtg.dev/my-account/) - [Checkout](https://nbtg.dev/checkout/) - [Cart](https://nbtg.dev/cart/) - [Shop](https://nbtg.dev/shop/) ## Products - [Raw photochemistry](https://nbtg.dev/product/raw-photochemistry/): I have large stocks of raw materials required to create all sorts of photographic chemistry, orderable by request. Everything is of photo-grade purity. Although I also sell ready-to-go kits, I can sell you some of my raw stocks if you want to mix up your own chemistry. Send me a message if you’re interested! A […] - [E-6 (slide) film development & processing](https://nbtg.dev/product/e-6-slide-film-development-processing/): Currently E-6 development is only by request! Send me a mail if you want to have some developed. Development and processing for a single roll of E-6 slide film (such as Ektachrome or Provia/Velvia). I develop slides using the full 6-bath process for maximum color accuracy. Note that the volume of slide film I receive […] - [Peak focuser replacement mirror](https://nbtg.dev/product/peak-focuser-mirror/): A brand-new, high-quality optical first surface mirror for use in a Peak enlarging focuser/focusing aid, Type I (2000). New on the right, with blue sticker, old and damaged on the left. Note to US customers: if you want to order, please send me a message via the contact form! Peak enlarging focuser The Peak Type […] - [FX-55 black-and-white developer](https://nbtg.dev/product/fx-55/): Geoff Crowley’s FX-55 developer for black-and-white films. A phenidone-ascorbic acid developer developed by the late Crowley in 1982, it’s often hailed as “the last of the greats”. It’s an evolution of FX-39, and Crowley’s crowning achievement. FX-55 is a high-acutance developer (increases perceived sharpness) like Rodinal, but where Rodinal produces large grain FX-55 is very […] - [Enlarger negative masks](https://nbtg.dev/product/enlarger-masks/): New masks for negative carriers, fresh from the 3D printer. Printed used solid matte black PLA. I currently have masks for: Durst M605/M670/M707/AC707/Modular 70 (Sivoneg/Sinoneg/Sirioneg/Unineg, Sivopar masks (pairs of Sivoma/Sixma)) Durst M805 / Durst Laborator 900 (Bimaneg, Binema masks) Durst Laborator 1200 (Femoneg, Femomask masks) If you have another enlarger or if you want a […] - [Nikon Coolscan replacement mirror](https://nbtg.dev/product/coolscan-mirror/): These are new high-quality optical first surface mirrors for use in Nikon Coolscan scanners. If your scans suffer from low contrast, blotchiness, lines or anything else which looks off chance is that your mirror is dirty or degraded. Cleaning it is hard, they’re easy to scratch. Even if it’s clean as a whistle, scratches will […] - [ECN-2 chemistry, developer only](https://nbtg.dev/product/ecn-2-developing-kit-refill/): A developer refill for the nbtg ECN-2 developing kit. The usual options: 1L for 12-14 rolls 600ml for 7-8 rolls 500ml for 6-7 rolls Contents Developer powders, part A and B No prebath or bleach If you need a prebath refill send me a message 🫡 - [D-23 film developer](https://nbtg.dev/product/d-23/): D-23 is a metol-sulfite developer, good for decreasing apparent grain size. Not in production anymore by Kodak!Used 1+3, it’s a hell of a compensating b/w developer. Compensating developers decrease apparent grain, but this does come with the drawback of less perceived sharpness. But, if you’re using a really grainy film such as Foma 400, this […] - [Lith print developer, powder kit](https://nbtg.dev/product/ansco-70/): Found your grandpa’s old expired foggy papers and don’t want to throw them out? Lith printing might be just what you’re looking for! I formulate Ansco 70, which is a so-called lith developer. Also known as Kodak D-153 or Ilford ID-13, you can use this to make lith prints, which is a good use for […] - [ECN-2 chemistry kit](https://nbtg.dev/product/ecn2-developing-kit/): NBTG’s ECN-2 development kit for cinefilm, now for home use! A full chemistry kit, exactly the same as I use in the lab. If you want to process your own remjet backed Vision3 film at home, this is your chance! I formulate my ECN-2 chemistry according to the official Kodak documentation (Processing KODAK Motion Picture […] - [Black & white film development & processing](https://nbtg.dev/product/bw-film-processing/): B/W film development - [ECN-2 film development & processing](https://nbtg.dev/product/ecn-2-film-processing/): Development and processing for a single roll of ECN-2 film (such as Vision3 or Eterna/Reala), including remjet removal if necessary. Developing the new 7xxx non-remjet films or regular C-41 films in ECN-2 is also no problem! Sample images are my own photos: Coolscan 5000 scans of Vision3 250D, 500T, and 500T shot at ISO 3200 […] - [D-96 black-and white cine developer](https://nbtg.dev/product/d-96/): NBTG’s home-made D-96 developer, now for home use! The developer of choice for black-and-white motion stocks such as Eastman Double-X (Cinestill bwXX), Ferrania P30 and Orwo UN54. Formulated according to the official Kodak documentation (Processing KODAK Motion Picure Films, module 15), this kit makes either: 1 liter of D-96 developer, good for 16 rolls of […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)