Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/08/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hello Shell, Here is the Ilford method: Clean the tank with the film under running water and Fill tank with fresh water, turn (upside down) 5 times refresh water, turn 10 times refresh water, turn 20 times and we have a film washed in archive quality I add a 40 times turn for safety. There is a splendid paper by Rolf Suessbrich at http://www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/Thinktank/5693/photogra.html. All the best, - --- Jean-Claude Berger (jcberger@jcberger.com) Systems and RDBMS consultant (MCSE) Lyon, France http://www.jcberger.com > On my next camping trip I'd like to try developing a roll or two of > B&W film in the field, without use of a darkroom, running water, > electricity, and the like. > Has anyone done this sort of thing, and, if so, what suggestions or > tips might you offer? > > I'd carry a changing bag, thermometer, measuring beakers, chemicals, > and a cooking timer, so I'd have all the gear. I'm just looking for > techniques and tips on how to use all this stuff, and most important, > the best way to wash and dry the negs. Thanks! > -- > Shel Belinkoff