Re: large format negatives

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From: Brian Ellis (bellis60@earthlink.net)
Date: 01/04/01-11:08:20 AM Z

Just curious, why is a flat bottom tray "prefereable for use with developer?" Since trying a flat bottom tray a while back, I've used trays with four or five "troughs" (Patterson I think) because I found it next to impossible to lift the bottom sheet of film off a flat bottom tray, especially when wearing rubber gloves as I do now. However, I might try it again if I was convinced that there was a real advantage.
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Dave Rose
  To: alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca
  Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 9:38 AM
  Subject: Re: large format negatives

  Hello Marc,
   
  I develop large film (emulsion up) one sheet at a time, in trays. A flat (without ribs) tray is preferable for use with developer. I've found that constant agitation in the developer, using alternating side-to-side and front-to-back rocking motions, provides even results. Use an oversize tray to avoid uneven density at the film edges. I use a wide range of developers, depending on the film being used and desired results. Your 'standard' developer should work fine with larger formats.
   
  Best regards,
  Cactus Cowboy
  Big Wonderful Wyoming
    How do you develop larger formats such as 11x14 or 8x 20 ?
    Which developper is used at this new method ?
     
    Thanks ... have a nice 2001 .....
     
     
    Marc (Belgium)

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