[Leica] B&W chemicals

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HA! Finally a use for Folgers coffee--drinkable it isn't, but at least it 
can help preserve the art of silver halide photography :-)

Nathan

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On Dec 11, 2009, at 5:17 PM, Lawrence Zeitlin wrote:

> *Even if Kodak goes out of the B&W chemical business, you can still process
> films using ingredients bought at the local grocery store. Check out:*
> 
> *http://www.digitaltruth.com/data/caffenol.php*
> 
> *Here is the recipe for a reasonable alternative to D-76.*
> 
> *Larry Z*
> 
> **
> 
> *Caffenol*
> 
> *Caffenol film developer*
> 
> Water
> 
> 8 oz
> 
> Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
> 
> 2 tsp (level)
> 
> Folger's Coffee Crystals
> 
> 4 tsp (slightly rounded, NOT decaf)
> 
> *Mixing instructions:* Mix soda until completely dissolved and solution is
> clear. Add coffee, mix until all grittiness is gone and solution is 
> uniform,
> let stand 5-10 minutes until microbubbles clear. Use within 30 minutes.
> 
> *Dilution:* Use undiluted
> 
> *Starting point development time:* 30 mins
> 
> *Notes:* Gives imagewise stain and general (fog) stain.
> 
> 
> *Caffenol-C film developer*
> 
> Water
> 
> 8 oz
> 
> Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
> 
> 2? tsp (level)
> 
> Vitamin C powder
> 
> ? tsp (level)
> 
> Folger's Coffee Crystals
> 
> 4 tsp (slightly rounded, NOT decaf)
> 
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