Re: [Leica] B&W revisited

[RBedw51767@aol.com]

Thanks Bob for the primer on PYRO.

It is such a departure from the tecniques and methods that I have learned that
I have been hesitant.  I have read so many good things about PYRO and your
experience will be a big help.

Again, many thanks,

Bob Bedwell
Greensboro, NC

<< Hello, Bob'
      Try the recepie that comes packaged with the PMK chemistry.  It's a 
 bit less daunting, especially the mixing part.  I use a Patterson 
 tank/reel and mix 300 ml. of water with 3ml. of "A" and 6ml. of "B" for 
 each roll of film.  Two tank inversions every 15 seconds for 14 minutes, 
 then pour into a reserve tank, rinse with water, fix in a non-hardning 
 fixer (I recommend Photographers Formulary's TF4) for 4 or 5 minutes and 
 then straight into the reserve tank containing the used PMK.  I keep it 
 in this bath for 3 minutes (my water is very soft) instead of the 
 recommended 2 minuites, with 3 inversions every 30 seconds.  Wash for 
 20-25 minutes in running water, photo-flo, and hang to dry.  If your 
 negs appear a bit thin, that's the way they are supposed to look.  You 
 have never printed any easier than with these negs.
      Happy trails, Bob
 PS. Be sure and store your stock solutions in amber glass-they will last 
 for years.
  >>