Help with chemicals

tbreslow · 01-18-2013, 11:18 AM - **1 Like**

Lots of great advise, some is personal preference. My two cents:

- If you are starting use liquid developer not powder (D-76 is classic but it's from powder).
- I strongly feel that the steel reels are much easier, BUT you have to get good ones. Get the Hewes, they are expensive, but you will be SOO happy. If you get the $5 ones you will stop processing your own film before you start! As previous post said, the plastic reels have to be BONE dry which, for me at my kitchen, is not going to happen.

Todd

Last edited by Tom S.; 01-18-2013 at 12:58 PM. Reason: Advertising & personal links not allowed.

stevebrot · 01-18-2013, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by tbreslow

Get the Hewes, they are expensive, but you will be SOO happy.

1+ on the Hewes...there is no substitute...

Steve

wurbledood · 01-25-2013, 01:42 PM

I might look into that, I've processed a few films now using plastic reels using a light proof bag. I think the 3rd one I did the reel was a little damp and it took me over an hour to load the film - Not Fun!

I've also had a crack at printing over christmas, fantastic fun and really happy with the results.
Thanks to everyone who gave advice

tbreslow · 01-25-2013, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by wurbledood

I might look into that, I've processed a few films now using plastic reels using a light proof bag. I think the 3rd one I did the reel was a little damp and it took me over an hour to load the film - Not Fun!

I've also had a crack at printing over christmas, fantastic fun and really happy with the results.
Thanks to everyone who gave advice

Over an hour to load the film?! Oh no! Please, go for the Hewes reels. They will make you smile.

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01-18-2013, 11:18 AM - 1 Like	#16
tbreslow Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 10	Lots of great advise, some is personal preference. My two cents: - If you are starting use liquid developer not powder (D-76 is classic but it's from powder). - I strongly feel that the steel reels are much easier, BUT you have to get good ones. Get the Hewes, they are expensive, but you will be SOO happy. If you get the $5 ones you will stop processing your own film before you start! As previous post said, the plastic reels have to be BONE dry which, for me at my kitchen, is not going to happen. Todd Last edited by Tom S.; 01-18-2013 at 12:58 PM. Reason: Advertising & personal links not allowed.

01-18-2013, 09:03 PM	#17
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by tbreslow Get the Hewes, they are expensive, but you will be SOO happy. 1+ on the Hewes...there is no substitute... Steve

01-25-2013, 01:42 PM	#18
wurbledood New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Midlands Posts: 8 Original Poster	I might look into that, I've processed a few films now using plastic reels using a light proof bag. I think the 3rd one I did the reel was a little damp and it took me over an hour to load the film - Not Fun! I've also had a crack at printing over christmas, fantastic fun and really happy with the results. Thanks to everyone who gave advice

01-25-2013, 02:01 PM	#19
tbreslow Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 10	Originally posted by wurbledood I might look into that, I've processed a few films now using plastic reels using a light proof bag. I think the 3rd one I did the reel was a little damp and it took me over an hour to load the film - Not Fun! I've also had a crack at printing over christmas, fantastic fun and really happy with the results. Thanks to everyone who gave advice Over an hour to load the film?! Oh no! Please, go for the Hewes reels. They will make you smile.

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