[pure-silver] Re: Developing Verichrome Pan

  • From: mark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:21:54 -0700

When Tim mentioned PVC pipe, it was one of those why didn't I remember that moments.  I have done the PVC pipe and it works.  It may not be nearly as awkward as you might think.  IIRC it was 6 frames at 5 inches long which is 30 inches.  Add a bit for leader and it can just lay inside the pipe with a cap at both ends.  Remove the cap in the dark to pour the chemistry in and out, put the cap back on and the light can come on again.  I suppose you could get really creative and make a light tight pour spout, but I never got that creative.

Doesn't need that much space, but height can be an issue.  I kept banging the shower curtain rod when trying to tip it up to empty the contents.  Just something for you to consider.
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Subject: [pure-silver] Re: Developing Verichrome Pan
From: Martin magid <martin.magid@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, June 04, 2010 6:45 am
To: Pure Silver <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Mark, no offense was taken.  I should have realized that not everyone knows that a Kodak 3A camera implies 122 postcard-size film. Tim, all the reels on the sites you gave have a maximum capability for film 2-1/4 wide, not big enough for 122 film.  I already own a Paterson reel which is adjustable  from  35mm to 120/220 film.  Your idea of PVC tubing is intriguing, and I would try it if I still had the proper facility.  I recently moved from a large house with a large darkroom to a smaller condo, with no darkroom.  What I use is the furnace room, very small, which also doubles as my toolroom/workroom.  To do my tray developing, I have to set up a long steel folding table on which I place the trays.  I bring water in in jugs, and do my mixing on the table.  It's all very cramped, but useable once in a while.  To bring in a PVC pipe, and attempt to change solutions in the dark for Pan film would invite catastrophe.  A good idea, but not for this venue.  

I won't be doing the see-saw developing until July, after I return from vacation, but I'll let you know the results, one way or the other.

Thanks to all for their help and comments,

Marty
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