Zebra Daylight Processing Tanks - Live on Kickstarter!
We’ve just launched our newest invention on Kickstarter — and the analog community is loving it! Already over 600% funded with support from 300+ backers, the Zebra Daylight Tank makes large format film processing safe, simple, and portable — no darkroom needed. Designed for 4x5, 5x7, and 8x10 film.

Zebra Sensitising Tanks are now available!
After a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign, exceeding 400% of its funding goal, Zebra Sensitising Tanks are finally here! Shop now and experience the innovation.

Zebra Sensitising Tanks are now available!
After a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign, exceeding 400% of its funding goal, Zebra Sensitising Tanks are finally here! Shop now and experience the innovation.

Zebra Wet Plate Holder V2
Upgrade your Wet Plate Photography with the Zebra
Wet Plate Holder V2. Ultra-light, one-handed operation,
and great compatibility for a effortless shooting experience.
Wet Plate Holder V2. Ultra-light, one-handed operation,
and great compatibility for a effortless shooting experience.

Zebra Dry Plate Tintypes
Unleash the Magic of one of a kind direct positive on a tin
plate that can be achieved using Zebra Dry Plate
Tintypes which are available in all standard formats!
plate that can be achieved using Zebra Dry Plate
Tintypes which are available in all standard formats!

Zebra Dual Dry Plate Holder V2
Introducing Zebra's 4×5 Dual Dry Plate Holder V2 – compact,
lightweight, and expertly crafted for superior plate
photography. Ideal for Zebra Glass & Tintype Dry Plates.
lightweight, and expertly crafted for superior plate
photography. Ideal for Zebra Glass & Tintype Dry Plates.

📦 Important Shipping Update for US Customers
Your orders are shipping smoothly! Only parcels over $800 are temporarily affected by new US customs rules and undergo a longer import procedure, but the vast majority of our shipments remain unaffected. We're closely monitoring the situation and working with our carriers to ensure continued reliable delivery!
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02
Jul
From Shipping Container to Darkroom Factory: The New Darkroom in Action
In the last blog, I wrapped up most of the darkroom essentials, furniture, sink, safelights, and more. With those foundations in place, it was finally time to move everything from my tiny shipping container darkroom into the spacious new Zebra Factory darkroom. It’s been a long time coming!
The move wasn’t exactly light work. Chemicals, photographic paper, dark bags, stickers, labware, you name it, I made several trips back and forth. The old darkroom will now be repurposed into a raw plate storage and cleaning unit, which is much needed as our raw plate stock has grown massively over the last...
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This week, I had the unique opportunity to visit the Pelikan Glass Studio in Celje, Slovenia, a beautifully preserved photographic time capsule that offers a rare glimpse into the golden age of dry plate photography. Stepping into this historic space felt like traveling back more than a century, to a time when photography was not just a craft, but an art form practiced with precision, patience, and, most notably, glass.
The Golden Age of Dry Plate Photography.
The late 19th and early 20th centuries marked a turning point in photographic history. The invention of pre-coated glass dry plates revolutionized the field, replacing...
17
Jun
Daylight Film Development for Large Format Photographers – 900% Funded on Kickstarter
Just two weeks into our Kickstarter campaign for the Zebra Daylight Processing Tank, we’re thrilled to share that we’ve surpassed 900% funding, with more than 400 backers supporting this project from around the world.
This overwhelming response confirms what we’ve seen growing for years: the analog photography community is alive, thriving, and eager for tools that remove unnecessary barriers while keeping the hands-on, tactile process we all love. We're deeply grateful for every pledge, message, and word of encouragement. You're not just backing a product you're helping shape the future of analog photography.
No Darkroom? No Problem.
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11
Jun
Maximising Your Darkroom Space: Darkroom Sink Installation, Ventilation and LED Safelights
It has been a whirlwind few weeks here at the Zebra workshop, packed with exciting developments and challenging projects. Between finalizing the new darkroom and launching our second Kickstarter campaign, it's been intense, rewarding, and truly inspiring.
Kickstarter Success Exceeding Expectations
First off, a heartfelt thanks to our incredible community. Our second Kickstarter campaign for the Zebra Daylight Processing Tanks has been a resounding success, reaching over 800% funding with nearly 400 photographers backing the project. This overwhelming support highlights the genuine need for versatile, user-friendly analog photography solutions. Our tanks offer modular processing options for various formats, including popular sizes like...