Hi Bogdan,
I use Rodinal at 1:50 for 35mm and 120, but for sheet film, 5x7
and 8x10, I use
Pyrocat-HD at dilution of 1:2:100. Pyrocat-HD is a tanning developer. The
tanning action also acts as a hardening agent. I like to develop single sheets
in a tray and develop by inspection with a Kodak No. 3 safelight filter and 15
watt bulb.
Best,
Rich
On Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 4:58 PM, Bob Younger <ryounger@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
You can't help but be better listening to Bach; having nothing to do with
the film, of course.
Bob Younger
On Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 4:42 PM, Bogdan Karasek <BKarasek@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
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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