Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom – Portable, Light-Tight Darkroom Tent for Film Photographers | Effortless Setup, 2.2m Tall, Fits 1.3×1.3m Space

Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom – Portable, Light-Tight Darkroom Tent for Film Photographers

The Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom is a game-changer for analog photographers who want the full darkroom printing experience without the need for permanent space. Whether you’re a hobbyist working from a small apartment or a professional needing a mobile darkroom setup, this portable darkroom tent is designed to meet your creative and practical needs.

Built with a durable, light-tight material and an intuitive collapsible frame, this darkroom offers the convenience of mobility with the performance of a fixed darkroom space. With a compact footprint of 1.3 x 1.3 meters and a height of 2.2 meters, the Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom fits in most indoor settings, including homes, studios, and teaching labs.

Key Features of the Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom

• ✅ Light-Tight Tent Material: Specially designed black-out fabric provides optimal darkness for black and white photo printing. While minor pinholes may appear at the seams after prolonged use, they won’t affect standard darkroom printing tasks.

• ✅ Spacious Yet Compact: 1.3m x 1.3m footprint and 2.2m height provide enough room to work while seated or standing.

• ✅ Quick Setup: Can be fully assembled or collapsed within minutes, making it ideal for temporary or mobile use.

• ✅ Airflow Control: Includes dual vents—one for an intake fan/air blower near the base and another for an exhaust or ducting near the top.

• ✅ Safe Workspace: Comes with a durable ground mat to protect floors and anchor the frame for improved stability.

• ✅ Portable Design: Folds neatly into a carry case (68 x 25 x 25 cm), perfect for storage or travel.

What’s Included in the Package?

• 1x Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom Tent

• 1x External Frame (Poles + Connectors)

• 1x Ground Mat for Protection and Sealing

• 1x Carry/Storage Bag

• Built-in fabric loop for mounting safelights

• Top and bottom vents for air control

🔗 Watch the setup video and learn more from Ilford’s official page

Perfect for Small Spaces & Temporary Darkrooms

Not everyone has the luxury of a spare room to dedicate as a darkroom. The Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom is ideal for:

• Apartment dwellers

• Students in dorms

• Shared housing

• Workshops & classes

• On-location printing

This darkroom gives you the flexibility to create a professional-quality space without permanent alterations to your home or workspace. The tall structure allows enough vertical room for comfortable working, while the width accommodates enlargers, trays, and other darkroom equipment.

Setting Up the Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom

Setting up the darkroom is incredibly simple. Just unfold the supporting frame, clip the fabric material, and secure the groundsheet. The bottom air vent allows you to insert a small intake fan (not included), which inflates and stabilizes the structure while improving airflow and comfort. The top vent accommodates an optional exhaust fan or tubing to further enhance ventilation and prevent chemical fume buildup.

💡 For safelights, use LED-compatible models such as the Ilford 902 Darkroom Safelight.

Compatible with Your Darkroom Setup

The Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom is compatible with:

• Tabletop enlargers (like the Meopta Axomat 5)

• Processing trays

• Film development tanks

• Safelights, timers, and darkroom tongs

• Archival drying systems

Thanks to its thoughtful design, you can set up your workflow exactly as you would in a traditional darkroom. There’s even a loop at the top for suspending safelights or drying lines.

Take It Anywhere – Designed for Portability

When folded, the darkroom fits neatly into the included carry bag, making it perfect for:

• Traveling photographers

• Film development at events or film festivals

• Teaching darkroom printing on location

• Outdoor or garage use during workshops

This makes the Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom a preferred choice for educational institutions and workshop organizers. It empowers students to learn hands-on darkroom techniques even where permanent infrastructure is unavailable.

Why Choose Ilford?

Ilford has been a legendary name in analog photography since 1879. The Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom upholds this tradition by offering high-quality, innovative solutions tailored to modern film photographers’ needs. Their expertise ensures that this portable darkroom tent meets the demanding conditions required for true silver gelatin printing.

🌐 Learn more about Ilford’s legacy and other analog photography products at www.ilfordphoto.com

Technical Specifications

Where to Buy

You can purchase the Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom from India’s trusted source for analog photography gear:

👉 OneStopPhoto.in – India’s Reliable Photography Supplies Store

They also offer compatible accessories, including:

• Enlargers

• Darkroom safelights

• Photographic paper

• Film processing chemistry

• Film drying systems

 External References

• 🔗 Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom – Official Product Page

• 🔗 Ilford 902 Safelight

• 🔗 Darkroom Equipment Overview – Ilford

• 🔗 Ilford’s Guide to Setting Up a Home Darkroom (PDF)