RE: Developing 8x10 sheet film

When you figure out just how little money is spent on developer vs. the cost
of film, printing, etc. it becomes less of an issue. Diluting D76 developer
1:1 (usually recommended) cuts the cost right there or try HC110 Dilution B
or greater.

Depending on your interests/abilities, buying bulk chemicals & actually
mixing your own has a slightly higher initial startup cost but it pus YOU in
absolute control. It also gives you the ability to formulate developers that
aren't commercially viable but give wonderful results. Check out a copy of
"The Film Developing Cookbook" by Stephen G. Anchell & Bill Troop (Focal
Press) to see what I mean.
Actually I would recommend this book to all darkroomers. It gives you the
reasons why there are different developers & how they do what they do...

so...
GO SHOOT!!!

see ya
andy

-----Original Message-----
From: pinhole-discussion-admin@pinhole.com
[mailto:pinhole-discussion-admin@pinhole.com]On Behalf Of Greg Newberry
Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 7:28 PM
To: pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com
Subject: RE: [pinhole-discussion] Developing 8x10 sheet film

Thanks, what is your tray technique? I have a color developer, drum and base
that reverses automatically. I've done one batch of 4x5 in it and they
developed, but it only does one 8x10. Seems that you would use a lot of
developer/etc. doing a batch of negatives. The one batch of negatives that I
did with d-76 was ok, but it was an experiment. I guess, like all of us, I
wonder what is the least expensive and easiest way. However, I don't want to
sacrifice quality. The negative has to be done right or you are ruined.

Thanks
Greg

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Received on Sun Apr 14 12:19:29 2002