I have only three of things to add to the excellent advice above: 1) Don't even think about 'evaluating' negatives. Make a 'proper' proof sheet (minimum time for maximum black through the film edges) on grade 2 (some people prefer to develop 35 mm for grade 3) and judge the proof sheet. 2) Stay away from D-76 and commercial labs; both will over develop your film. 3. Stay away, far away, from Phil Davis and his convoluted, BTZS gibberish unless you want to wind up going nuts!(posted 9076 days ago)