For Sale:
Secondhand Darkroom Equipment
For the last five years, The Old Darkroom has served photographers with high-quality black & white developing and printing services. Based on the Hertfordshire/Buckinghamshire border, just 30 miles north of London, we built a reputation for precision, care, and a deep respect for traditional photographic processes.
We have now closed our doors, so we’re offering the opportunity for others to own and use the same professional-grade darkroom equipment that helped us deliver outstanding results.
What You’ll Find Here
We’re not a dealer or reseller. We’re simply selling off the carefully chosen, well-maintained equipment from our small, working darkroom. Everything here was used regularly in a professional setting, always well looked after, and is now available in excellent working condition.
We’re selling a number of items, including:
- Durst 805 Professional enlarger with Multigrade 500 system
- Rodenstock Rodagon-N Apo Darkroom lenses
- Beard easels
- Durst negative masks
- Rotary Trimmers and lightboxes
- Ilfolab 1250RC paper dryer
- Proco 2m film drying cabinet
- Trays, tongs, tanks, and more
- Web Domain: www.theolddarkroom.co.uk
Each item is fully working, cleaned, and ready to go. If we wouldn’t use it ourselves, we’re not selling it.
Why Buy from The Old Darkroom?
- Trusted Provenance: This isn’t random secondhand kit — it’s equipment from a functioning darkroom, sold directly by the person who used it.
- Honest Descriptions: What you see is exactly what you get. No dealer markups, no vague condition reports.
- Fair Pricing: Priced to sell — not to turn a profit.
- Local Collection Available: Based near Berkhamsted. Viewings and collections welcome by appointment.
One Last Print…
The Old Darkroom might no longer be processing film, but this is your chance to take home a piece of its legacy and put it back to work.
Browse the equipment or get in touch on 07790 002449 if you have questions or want to arrange a visit.