Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]So with ONLY the stuff you listed below, I can develop my own B&W film? Is this list for films like TMax, or for T400CN? IS this something I can manage in a small light-tight bathroom? How long does it take to do the entire process on a roll of film? Thanks a bunch for your help! Francesco At 08:13 PM 10/20/98 -0300, you wrote: >Francesco: > >Here is a quick list: > >Jobo 1520 tank (will work on their processors if you decide to get one later) > >Extra reel for 1520 so that you can do two films at once > >Thermometer > >Kodak Xtol developer > >Kodak indicator stop bath or equivalent > >Kodak Rapid fixer or equivalent > >Kodak photoflo or equivalent > >An expired film to practice loading the tank. The dealer should give you a >few of these if you buy all of the above. > >At home you will need: > >A dark closet to load the film. A towel at the bottom of the door should >stop any light leak there, or hang a blanket accross the door to catch any >stray light. > >A pair of scissors to cut off the leader. > >A bottle opener to open the cartridge. > >A clock or watch to time the process. > >Clothes pins to hang the film to dry. > >Water and sink. > >The tank and chemicals should come in under $100. When the film is dry, >scan it with your polaroid and make prints with your inkjet. Find a print >you like and get a pro lab to make it. > >Regards, > >Robert > > > > >At 03:35 PM 10/20/98 -0700, you wrote: >>OK......T400CHN and Ilford XP2 Super are the C-41 films >>to start with, and TMax 100, 400, and 3200 are the regular >>B&W films to start with. Good so far? >> >>What is the bare minimum of equipment one would need to >>develop B&W negatives in the bathroom sink? >>Could someone give me a detailed list of items I could take >>to the local pro photo shop and have no problem acquiring? >>Just the basics please, no fancy equipment of expensive >>items......yet. Hopefully I can at least practice processing >>my own negs for under $200. >> >>I am sure printing is another story altogether, and that the >>proper gear, that would do Leica negs justice, would cost >>thousands. Am I in the ballpark? >> >>Francesco >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >