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Harman/Ilford Simplicity Starter Pack

Also known as: Simplicity Kit

Complete beginner kit with pre-measured sachets of Ilfosol 3 developer, Ilfostop stop bath, Rapid Fix, and Ilfotol wetting agent. Zero measuring required — just add water. Ideal introduction to home processing but not cost-effective for regular use.

Temperature

20°C

18–24°C

Dilutions

1

Form

Kit

Characteristics

Grainmedium
Acutancehigh
Contrastmedium high

Good general purpose results

Dilutions

stockOne-shot

Pre-measured sachets. Each sachet diluted to 600ml for one session.

Shelf Life

Concentrate

Sachets sealed indefinitely

Working Solution

Use immediately (one-shot)

Each pack processes 1x 120 or 2x 35mm rolls. Developer is Ilfosol 3.

Often Used For

Absolute beginnersFirst-time home developersOccasional processors

Limitations & Warnings

  • Higher cost per roll (~£15/film) than bulk chemistry
  • Not economical for regular use
  • Developer cannot be stored after mixing

Descriptions combine manufacturer specifications with community experience. Subjective assessments reflect common sentiment among photographers and may not match your results.

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