Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Don't you need one of those purple lights too, so you can see what you're doing? Francesco At 05:45 PM 10/20/98 -0600, you wrote: >Francesco - >Robert has given you a good list from which to start. I'd also suggest 3 one >liter graduated clear cylinders, a 1 liter opaque plastic jug for the >developer, and a couple of 1 gal. size plastic jugs for the fixer and stop. >You'll also need developing tray in 8x10 or 11x14 size to put water into for >a tempering bath. >I agree with the multiple suggestions of developing your own negatives. This >is simply the best way to get the results you're looking for. Good luck. > >Greg Achenbach >-----Original Message----- >From: Robert G. Stevens <robsteve@istar.ca> >To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> >Date: Tuesday, October 20, 1998 5:25 PM >Subject: Re: [Leica] B&W again.... > > >>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 >> >