Shooting and Developing Kodak Double-X (Eastman 5222) Film

Kodak Double-X (otherwise known as Eastman Double-X 5222) is a reliable black-and-white cinema film adapted to suit the 35 mm camera frame size. This film is considerably ‘rare’, and not commonly stocked.

Double-X excels in outdoor low-light situations, even when shot at native 200 ISO (ASA), allowing for excellent portraits at f/2.8. Double-X film shows beautiful contrast and is very forgiving in its highlights and dark shadows.

I developed this roll myself and took note of my development and processing steps, noticing a lack of clear and concise processing information for Ilfosol 3 chemicals on the Internet. I have shared the information below.

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A Simple Guide to Digital Privacy and Security

The information below will teach you how to securely communicate and encrypt your personal devices (phones, laptops, computers, storage, etc.).

I have written this article without complicated technology jargon, and an understanding that many of my readers and supporters are young adults entering a world that is rapidly changing. It is important to note here that if the technology that needs to be protected is for a business then using advanced computer security for businesses, from companies like SimplicIT can help set up your security systems and guide you into the right direction. However, for information about how you can personally help to protect your computer systems, then just follow these tips.

Edward Snowden: “Arguing that you don’t care about the right to privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don’t care about free speech because you have nothing to say.”

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