Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I too discovered the true meaning of edge effects recently when processing medium format Delta 100 in XTOL 1+3 in my Jobo. It is absolutely possible to get wonderful results despite the continuous agitation. And the consistency I now achieve I could not even approach with my old methods. BTW, I also do C41 in the Jobo from time to time, with equally good results. Nathan Disfromage@aol.com wrote: > Mark, > > All I can say is that I love my Jobo! I use it only for processing B&W film, > and it does a great job with less work on my part. I don't have to stand > around staring at a timer. Instead I can do other fun things like laundry- > my darkroom is next to our washer and dryer. If you are worried that you > will not get the same results with constant agitation as you do now, (edge > effects etc) I would suggest running some tests. If you like, I would be > happy to run some for you. Let me know off list. I think you will be > pleasantly surprised. I have not done any real serious tests between the 2 > methods, but my film now is more consistent and evenly developed than ever, > and just plain looks good. If there are differences, they must be very small. > > Regards, > Richard Wasserman - -- Nathan Wajsman Herrliberg (ZH), Switzerland e-mail: wajsman@webshuttle.ch General photo site: http://belgiangator.tripod.com/ Belgium photo site: http://members.xoom.com/wajsman/ Motorcycle site: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1704/