Developing 8x10 sheet film

Well, I've been going along happy as a clam designing my 8x10 pinhole camera
when all of a sudden I realized that if I shoot sheet film, I'm going to
have to develop it! So I know you can do it in a tray, and I've seen the
sheet film holders that stand up vertically in a box of developer, but what
is the best way? It seems that agitation may be an issue in a tray, but a
box full of developer and the vertical film holders would use a lot of
developer, plus you would need three. Then washing them? Is this the current
best technique?

Also, can someone explain halftone film and how it can be used in pinhole
work? I've heard/read that it can be loaded and developed with safelights
on, it's cheaper, and has some benifits for alternative prints.

Thanks in advance!
Greg
Received on Sat Apr 13 18:07:36 2002