Photo Lab

News & Updates

Introductory courses have been running again since the summer. All registrations will continue to be added to our waiting list without a reply.

Please be patient.

Since our black-and-white photo lab is run on a voluntary basis by students and alumni, our offer is aimed at students and employees (ETH/UZH).

Darkroom

Well-equipped photo lab for developing and enlarging your own photos

The black-and-white photo lab is located in the MM building next to the ASVZ Polyterrasse, and is equipped for 35mm and medium format.

Paper enlargements are developed by hand in trays, “the old-fashioned way”. Of course, you can also develop black-and-white films yourself. Detailed instructions, various film tanks for the different formats and a film drying cabinet are available.

Price and Services

All chemicals for paper and film development are provided by SOSETH or are included in the lab usage fee. Only the photo paper must be brought by yourself.

• SOSETH membership: CHF 5 per semester
• Photo lab: CHF 40 per semester

Thanks to the electronic access system with your personal badge, the photo lab is accessible Mon–Fri from 6:30am to 10:00pm and Sat–Sun from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The photo lab can be conveniently reserved online.

Please note: The use of the digital labs and the darkroom is permitted exclusively for non-monetary purposes.

Use of the Photo Lab

Membership in SOSETH is a prerequisite for using the photo lab. You can also become a member outside of the semester.

An introduction is mandatory in order to use the photo lab. This introduction covers the ABCs of black-and-white film development and enlarging, as well as information on handling the chemicals. Afterwards, you can develop and enlarge black-and-white films yourself at any time.

Introduction & Workshops

B/W Introduction:

• There is currently a long waiting list.
• We are happy to add your registration to the waiting list, but we do not send confirmation emails. As soon as a slot becomes available, we will contact you.
• Send us an email at:

Please be patient.

Please note: The introduction (film and paper development) is required in order to be allowed to use the darkroom. Duration approximately 3–4 hours.

Questions or Joining the Team

Do you have any questions or would you like to actively help the team?

Then send us an email at: