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The VANZAVANZU Darkroom Bag is a premium, large-format (23.3" x 23.3") film changing bag made from high-quality, anti-static cotton fabric. Its fully sealed, 100% light-proof design with a secure zipper closure ensures safe, hassle-free film loading and development without the need for a dedicated darkroom. Lightweight yet durable, it’s the perfect portable solution for photographers seeking professional results on the go.
| ASIN | B077N4DQ2S |
| Best Sellers Rank | #79 in Darkroom Film Processing Equipment |
| Brand Name | VANZAVANZU |
| Closure Type | Zipper |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 952 Reviews |
| Handle Type | Web Handle |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 23.3"W x 23.3"H |
| Item Weight | 200 g |
| Manufacturer | VANZAVANZU |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DRBYM171121 |
| Material Type | Cotton |
| Model Number | DRBYM171121 |
| Number of Compartments | 1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Size | Large |
| Style Name | Pouch |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
H**O
The film developed well
Sealed good, no issue. Used with a single 35mm agitator. I can imagine a double would fit.
K**O
Large, heavy duty dark bag
Great product with double banded arm holes to prevent the possibility of light leaks. Heavy duty material with a nice fold over light seal on the zipper as well.
H**T
Works Well for Photographers Working Without a Darkroom
Previous to buying this bag, I was using an interior room in my house that had no light pollution (my laundry room!) where I had enough space to load my 35mm rolls into a small developing tank 2 at a time. In my new place, I don't have such a space that's light tight, so I searched for a changing bag; I was apprehensive about reviews I read on other bags about the material causing hands to sweat, making loading the film difficult. This bag doesn't do such a thing, it is breathable, heavy, and well-made, and works well! It could stand to be a bit bigger, but I don't have issues loading a 2-roll tank in it. Would recommend for photographers who develop their own film and don't have access to a darkroom or light-tight space to load the film.
A**A
Super tight arms mean a very light-tight space inside
Strange that I was asked to rate the "warmth" of the darkroom changing bag, but I guess it is pretty warm in there. I've used this quite a bit for loading film onto a reel in a fully lit room. It works great. My only discomfort is in the openings of the arm holes. They are TIGHT, and I'm a female with pretty small arms. It's doable, and I understand that this ensures a light-tight seal. It's just pretty challenging to slip on and off of my arms. But otherwise—great. Well made and does the job well.
H**H
Great for developing film without a darkroom
If you love shooting film but hate the fees charged by film developing labs, this is a great solution. The fabric and build are solid, and it looks like it will last a long time. No issues with light leaks so far! It takes some practice to get the hang of it. With black and white film, you can develop under a red light and see what you're doing. With the darkroom bag, you have to go by feel and muscle memory. You can't see what you're doing in there, so practice with some cheap rolls of film first! Also, make sure you have EVERYTHING inside the bag before you open the film canister. There's nothing worse than open a roll of film inside the bag only to realize that you left out the lid to the developing tank or scissors to cut the end of the film. Once the film canister is open, you CAN'T reopen the bag or remove your hands until you've finished loading the film into the developing tank. You'll corrupt the film and lose your images. So be extra attentive when using the bag!
J**S
Great price for a great film change bag!
Works as advertised... used the bag for Patterson tank/reel loading... worked like a charm! Highly recommended!
B**.
Perfect size for me.
Pretty straight forward. It keeps the light away from your film. I use a patersen tank that can hold up to two rolls of 135 and this is just big enough for that. I’ve also loaded a daylight bulk loader in it. As long as you don’t have a lot to do inside it should be fine for the Hobbiest
D**D
Works perfectly!
I've used it a few times now with good results. The bag is roomy enough to work with both roll film and large format sheet film, and most importantly light tight. I find that it is helpful to use a 3-sided cardboard box when loading film (I just put my equipment in the box and then zip up everything inside the bag) to help give the bag some structure and keep it out of the way while working. The arm holes are not too tight for me, although that may vary from person to person. A good option for home darkroom setups.
O**G
Mörkrum
Har använt den och den fungerar jättebra
J**M
Don’t look any further
Fantastic tool, well built. New to the world of film development at home and decided to give this a go due to reading the positive feedback. You won’t be disappointed, enough space to work inside and add 2+ reels including the tank, scissors etc.
L**X
Stick your arms in and get spooling
This t-shirt is FAR TOO SMALL. Just kidding - it does what it’s supposed to do and I’ve never had any exposure issues fiddling about with my films in this bag. I use it to load film onto Patterson spools. It’s got a zip and Velcro fasteners, which gives peace of mind. It looks ever so silly when one is engaging with it though. But I develop my films in secret
C**G
Works great
Seems to be of good quality though only time will tell but it feels solid and, wow, is it ever nice to not have to wait until it's dark out and crawl under 3 wool blankets to ensure complete darkness for film loading. It's a good bag.
G**M
Good changing bag
Good changing bag. Two sets of arm cuffs to help prevent light leaks. It doesn't have a inner liner on the main compartment like the last changing bag I bought, which means I don't have to worry about cutting a part of the bag as I clip the film off the cassette spool. The outer fabric on this one is much thicker anyways. Will buy again if I eventually wear mine out.
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