Type 55 Field Leaks

Agree that Tupperware leaks. The field process I outlined before my
coffee (and is stolen from Marc Hauser) involves moist paper towels and
sponge. No sloshing liquids, which can be carried in a water bottle. It
does involve handling wet towels and sponge so that probably leaves the
Sodium S. solution out unless you uses gloves.

And I also agree that Type 55 in the field is a pain no matter how you
cut it. (Peel off that print with your sticky negative exposed jusat as
the wind kicks up!) The best, and most expensive solution to my mind, is
to shoot a sheet and develop for exposure, then shoot the keeper and
develop it at home. 4x5 film holders while they take up a lot of room
are much less fussy. And the project I need the reciprocity info for is
strictly interiors within reach of my bucket.

A tip for anyone who has trouble grasping the film to pull it through
the rollers and out of the 545 holder. Use a plastic coated A clamp to
grip the film.
Howard Wells
Received on Thu Feb 21 08:36:50 2002