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Old February 20th 08, 03:59 AM posted to rec.photo.darkroom
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Default Some simple questions about Single-Tray Processing

In my most humble opinion, single-tray processing for B&W is not worthwhile.
If you have an area large enough area for three or four trays, it's
downright silly. For color, on the other hand, it is the rule.

IMHO

I use the old single-use rocking 'canoe' trays for up to 8x10 film, but only
for the developer. For prints, well it might be a good approach but so slow
and overall not worthwhile, IMHO again.

jj


And I've tried it
"Steven Woody" wrote in message
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Hi,

Since I've not managed to reache Lloyd Erlick's web site, so I like to
ask some basic questions about how to exactly do single-tray printing
here. Hope you professionals be kind to give me some clear answers.
Thanks in advance.

I already have basic ideal about single-tray, i.e. pouring-in,
pouring-out in only one tray, but I don't know ( For both RC &
Fiber ):

1, Does basic processing steps keep unchanged? i.e., Develop, Stop,
Fix#1, Fix#2, Rinse in wash acid if Fiber, Wash? Is there any
additional step needed? ( In searching google, I found some people
likely do extra Rine before Fix#1 and after Fix#2 and he do each Rinse
three times )

2, Because Developer is always one-shop usage, so I think dillute it
more would be reasonable. If I use Kodak D-72. What's a you suggested
dillution and starndard developing time?

3, What's the suggested Rinse time ( if Fiber ) and Wash time?


Thanks.