Re: amidol and Evans

TERRY KING (101522.2625@CompuServe.COM)
26 Jun 96 17:48:31 EDT

Kerik

>Thank you for providing the acid-amidol information. A few
>questions about the details:

>> Boiled water (important) 570 ml

>Is it necessary to mix the stuff at an elevated temp, or is room
>temperature sufficient?

Room temperature is fine. The boiling is to get rid of dissolved oxygen.

>> 'N' for both is about ninety seconds.

>Hmmm... this sounds a little "Zonie" to me. I assume this "N" is for
>a "normal" platinum negative? Also, is this 90 seconds at 20 deg C?

I use zony bits when they are useful. No I meant N for a normal s/g neg;
platinum negs need longer exposure and longer development, 2m 15 s

>I assume with such a short development time the film should be
>presoaked in water to ensure even development. I am also assuming
>development in a tray with constant agitation.

Flip it in face down and whip it over. Agitation should be constant ie at every
second lifting one corner of the dish to give a wave movement in both
directions. This gives even development .

>Finally, do standard stop and fixing procedures apply?

Yes. I work on the basis of standard unless I say to the contrary. But not in
the book.

>Thanks again. I look forward to trying this magic potion.

I hope it does not stunt your growth.

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>And, I think it was Judy who mentioned Andrew Cahan, Bookseller, who
>just happened to have the book in stock. It is now on its way
>across the country to my anxiously awaiting hands.

I hope he still has one for me !

Terry