Re: color processing

I'd be a little surprised if an aquarium heater can maintain 100 degrees
very reliably. In my experience, c-41 developing, especially 35mm, is
tedious, prone to variation in contrast, probably due to variability in
agitation rates, and no fun at all.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Dilcher <root@hiddenworld.net>
To: <pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 2:52 PM
Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] color processing

>
>
> Thanks for the responses to my original question.
> >From what I have gathered, it appears that c41 is
> not too difficult to do. Apparantly, however, you
> need to maintain chemicals at 100deg F, throughout
> development.
>
> I have a plastic drum (Jobo 3010, I believe) that I
> rotate my 4x5 negatives in for b&w processing. I am
> hoping I can spin this in a warm water bath. I bought
> an inexpensive 200watt aquariam heater, that, I am
> hoping, will keep my waterbath the correct temp.
>
>
> >From some info I have read, tetenal 1 liter kits
> are good for color negative development. Anyone have
> any thoughts on this?
>
> Also, I am getting ready to purchase a box of 50 or 100 sheets
> of color negative film. I have read that Kodak Portra stands
> up to reciprocity fairly well. I will be doing mostly
> a variety of outdoor shots. Anyone else have thoughts as
> to a better choice for color sheet film, before I
> spend any money?
>
> Thanks!!
>
> Jeff Dilcher
>
>
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Received on Tue Jul 17 17:48:52 2001