Re: body cap pinhole size and developing Tri-X

--- R Duarte <rahji@rahji.com> wrote:
> > Using film will allow you to make enlargements. Since Tri-X is
> panchromatic,
> > you cannot use a safelight when developing the film. Sometimes I use
> halftone
> > film, which is orthochromatic, which can be developed under a safelight.
>
> i think i'll try the halftone ortho film as you and gordon suggested.
>
> > Of course, you don't really have to develop in complete darkness if you use
> > tubes.
>
> those look cool. has anyone ever tried making tubes themselves? with
> threaded pvc pipes or something?

Phil Davis' book, Beyond The Zone System, has instructions for making your own.
 If course, if you don't mind working in the dark, you can always cut your own
lengths of PVC tubing and use them as is, after removing the burrs from your
cut.

I would think that making your own wouldn't be as easy as one might think.
Personally, my feeling is that if this is something that you are going to be
using on a regular basis, then it is worthwhile to go the quality route. Just
my two cents.

Cheers-

george

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Received on Mon Oct 1 16:20:44 2001