[Leica] Re: Agitation problem

[Jim Brick <jim@brick.org>]

Two ways to solve the problem. Constant agitation in a rotary processor
(developer flows longitudinally, not across the sprocket holes - go to
http://www.jobo-usa.com/jobofoto/ and read their newsletters) or find a lab
that uses a dip & dunk processor. No reels, no way to get uneven development.

Jim

>>Johnny wrote:
>>I have also put up a page about a negative problem that I can't seem to
>>shake. Is it over or under agitation, or something more subtle? A reward
>>(!)
>>is offered to anyone who finally helps me nail this. Details at:
>>
>>    http://www.cinematic.freeserve.co.uk/Pages/filmdev.html

At 08:39 AM 11/27/99 -0800, George Hartzell wrote:
>
>
>I've been trying to find a lab in town that does a good job for me
>with Delta 3200.  I just tried a new one (they claim to use Ilfotec,
>but will use anything I want for an extra $3.00 per roll) with a roll
>shot at 1600.
>
>The *last seven frames* of the roll have a a similar look to Johnny's
>problem, but a bit more severe.  The rest of the roll is fine, if a
>little low contrast.
>
>Sound like the same problem?  Should I look for yet another lab, or
>try to educate these folks?  I'm a little bit suspect because they
>called 1600 a -1 pull, and didn't believe me that the film was rated
>by Ilford at 1000....
>
>g.