Description:Darkroom Lab Timer is a focused timing and workflow assistant for film photographers and darkroom printers. It helps you run precise, repeatable development and printing sessions with clear audio and vibration cues, high-contrast darkroom-safe screens, and customizable step timers.
Core features:
- Multi-step timers for film development and paper printing, including pre-soak, develop, stop, fix, and wash
- Agitation reminders and interval prompts with sound and vibration cues for hands-free use
- Custom recipes and presets to save your favorite film, dilution, and paper workflows
- Large, high-contrast interface designed for low-light darkrooms
Why it’s better:
- Precise and reliable timing purpose-built for analog photography
- Fast setup with reusable presets to keep your workflow consistent
- Clear alerts you can hear and feel without looking at the screen
Ideal for photographers processing film at home or in the studio, darkroom printers, and anyone seeking a clean, dependable darkroom timer. Keywords: film darkroom timer, photography, analog processing, developer timer, exposure timing, darkroom workflow.
HOW TO USE:1. Download and open the app, then allow notifications so you can receive audio and vibration cues in the darkroom.
2. Choose your workflow: Film Development or Print Processing, then select a template or create a new recipe.
3. Set your steps and times, such as pre-soak, develop, stop, fix, and wash; add agitation intervals and choose your alert style.
4. Start the session and follow the prompts; use the large buttons to pause, skip, or extend a step as needed.
5. Save your setup as a reusable recipe and add notes after the session to keep your process consistent across rolls and prints.