[pure-silver] Hardener for EFKE film processing???
- From: Bogdan Karasek <BKarasek@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:42:49 -0500
Hello,
I'm getting ready to develop a dozen film holders of EFKE PL 25 4x5 (Pan
and Ortho). I've developed it before in trays, using the Ansel Adams 5
neg shuffle. I was told that that EFKE films have a soft emulsion and
are thus prone to having the emulsion scratched and damaged. It is
recommended that one use a hardener in the processing sequence,
something added to the STOP, I believe.
I will be developing in Rodinal 1:200, Kodak Stop, water, and 2 baths
of pure hypo (S.thiosulphate). This time, I'll be using a Yankee
Daylight Tank.
Any recommendations as to what kind of hardener I should use?
Any thoughts on the Yankee tank. I usually do small batches with the
tray method and larger batches (8x10, 5x7) using tanks and the Kodak
film holders for dipping the film.
I decided to Use the Yankee Daylight because I want to a still
development (agitation for first 30 secs, then sit for 60 minutes ).
This way, I won't be sitting in the dark for an hour , waiting.
Or will I get better results using the deep tanks and sit in the dark
listening to Casals playing Bach's Cello Suites?
All suggestions, critiques, comments are welcome.
Cheers,
Bogdan
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