Universal Developers

Universal developers for both paper and film are a convenient choice if you want to process black-and-white negatives and photographic paper with a single solution. The category offers Foma Universal and Ilford PQ Universal developers, as well as Ilford Hypam rapid fixer for film and paper.

A universal developer simplifies a home darkroom setup and reduces the number of different chemicals you need. These developers are usually used as a concentrate, diluted according to the material – film or paper. Packs come in 1 and 5 litre sizes, so you can choose a quantity suited to getting started or to regular use.