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All stocks process in standard black and white chemistry. None carry a DX code, so manual ISO control is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're home developing DragonFilm, you can find development time guidelines at their site - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dragonfilm.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dragon Film Manufacturers Website\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.dragonfilm.co.uk\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dragonfilm-no-i","title":"DragonFilm No.I 100 ISO - 35mm Black \u0026 White","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDragonFilm No.I 100 ISO - 35mm Black \u0026amp; White\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eCinema in a canister. Not all film has a barcode. Some has a story instead. DragonFilm No.I is an ISO 100 black and white cinematic emulsion built on Tasma Svema NK-2SH stock, manufactured in Ukraine. 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