Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/02/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Frank- Main problem is the reels. I've processed a lot of 135, 120, and sheet film but it has been years since I've done it. I've ordered the Hewes reels and that should go a long way to improving the process. I've got a two-reel Tundra SS tank. Temp is right at 70F, D76 for 7 min 15 sec, Ilford Stop for 30 sec, Kodak Fix for 10 min, then a 30 min wash followed by a few sloshes in a Photo-flo solution. Developer and fixer are mixed with bottled water, stop from the tap. (The water here is filthy, but it's bacterially filthy.) Omega Seamaster watch for a timer :) Proper timer on the way. The issues other than the reels were spotting on the negatives and some water streaking after drying. Any tips certainly appreciated; I'm apparently re-learning what I thought I already knew. Wendy On 2/28/10, Frank Filippone <red735i at earthlink.net> wrote: > You seem to be not so sure you can process B+W film without errors..... > > May I ask HOW you process? > > Equipment, temp, developer, stop and fixer, time, film, wash and drying > routines? > Do you use tap water or something more or less? > What do you use for a timer? > > Maybe the assembled masses can help you get 100% developing process > control.... > > BTW, the shots I saw that you did were really quite good...... > > Frank Filippone > red735i at earthlink.net > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >