Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 01:14 AM 6/27/01 +0200, Mxsmanic wrote: >I periodically try chromogenic films, and each time I do, I get "flat" results >that I just don't like. Are you mixing your own C-41 chemistry or are you using someone's kits? I found that my C-41 results got a bit more snap once I begin mixing up my own stuff. And if you're not careful about temperature, this can affect your results, as well -- I've found that most C-41 work ought to be within a degree or so, though the precisionists will scream on at length about the need for 1/4 degree (Fahrenheit in both cases, about 1/4 degree C.) You get the results consistent with the amount of effort you put into the dark room. I have, sadly, learned that sloppy work leads to unacceptable results ... Marc msmall@roanoke.infi.net FAX: +540/343-7315 Cha robh bąs fir gun ghrąs fir!