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Some simple questions about Single-Tray Processing
jjs wrote in message ... "David Nebenzahl" wrote in message s.com... Yes, I'm familiar with tube processing, as I use it for sheet film (4x5 & 9x12). For film, it makes a lot of sense to me, at least compared to tray processing, with which I've had little success. (I would prefer tray processing if I weren't such a klutz, since I belive it yields superior results.) Keep your eyes open for those 'canoe' or rocking stainless trays once used for color processing. I ran across three NIB for $5 each. Very good for 8x10" film. And short print runs. I've seen pictures of those things, but never in real life... How do you drain them? Seems to me if you tried to drain from the sides (to follow the canoe analogy, from the gunwales), that it would go all over the place. And from the pictures, it seems as if the ends (the bow and the stern) have a lip that would prevent draining. Thanks! |
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Some simple questions about Single-Tray Processing
On Feb 20, 10:43 pm, "Ken Hart" wrote:
"Steven Woody" wrote in message ... snip Yes, I do B/W. But if solution temperature is not ranged around 68F, i am not sure how many minutes I should put a paper in the developer. B/W print is really develop-to-complete? I am afraid if I develop a paper too much, it will goes darker than it should in normal. How much does the temperature vary in your darkroom? If your darkroom is in a "comfort range", perhaos 65-75F, you shouldn't have any problem. Color RA-4 and film processing would be a different matter, of course Do you mean in this temperature range, I can develop a print for 2 or 3 minutues and the result will be same? Acutally, I can control my darkroom temperature to 65-78F. .. 3, A well built, larger, dedicated photographic tray is not cheap. Really? At least here (the US), trays are probably the cheapest items in a darkroom. Where are you? Buy a Jobo AP 8x10 plastic tray in China, you need about 8 dollors, and 16 dollors for 16'' tray. Just because you are using it for photo processing doesn't mean it must be a photo tray. (Actually for a 16x20 Jobo tray, that's probably not a bad price!) I don't know what's available in China, but in the USA, you can find a lot of darkroom usable stuff at WalMart and HomeDepot Understood. Thank you. |
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Some simple questions about Single-Tray Processing
On Feb 21, 7:16 am, wrote:
On Feb 19, 10:01 pm, Steven Woody wrote: I interested in single-tray because, 1, My room is not large, even thougth it's capable use three trays, use one tray only is attractive to me; Single tray processing is a great space saver. I would need six trays to duplicate the results I obtain with one tray. And that is just basic high quality processing. Conventional six tray processing includes a developer, stop bath, fixer 1, fixer 2, rinse, and hypo clear. I can do that with One tray and need only two of the above six steps; develope - fix. Both are Very dilute and used only once. Dan, 1, What's the dillution you used for developor and fixer? 2, What is your workflow? ( i.e. how many fixing, how many rinses, I mean how you do the one-tray thing step by step ) The little processing needed is done conveniently using One-shot very dilute chemistry. I believe that is where Mr. Nebenzahl fails to connect; One-Tray + One Shot chemistry. There is No reason to use more than One tray if the Chemistry is used One-Shot. I'm sure David is familiar with the rotary process and the fact that some who do use One Tube also use One-Shot chemistry. Dan |
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Some simple questions about Single-Tray Processing
On 20 fév, 03:16, Steven Woody wrote:
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. Well, "professionals" most probably don't use the single-tray but other more productive techniques (processors, etc ...). If your space is very limited, then instead of using a single-tray, I would use a drum or tube. You can keep the lights on during the processing and pouring in/out is just easier. You may also use a motor to rotate the drum which lets you do something else. Then, you may use the chemicals one-shot or re-use them. Of course, this setup does cost more than a single tray but IMO is more efficient and agreable. 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 ) I don't see why the rinse after the Fix#2 should be acid ... And, after that rinse, I would definetely use a washaid before the final wash as it lets you reduce the wash time significantly (roughly by half). 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? Keep in mind that very diluted developer requires a much longer development time and if not done properly may result in poor blacks. If you go the diluted route, then process a print with a normal strength developer to have a comparison point. 3, What's the suggested Rinse time ( if Fiber ) and Wash time? If you use a washaid, the rinse is around 5' then the commonly accepted wash time is around half an hour but that may vary significantly depending on your washer, the hardness of the water, its temperature, if the prints stick together or not, etc ... So the good recommendation is to check your washing procedure with a hypo residual test (I should have the formula somewhere or others will give it to you) and then stick to your procedure whatever it is. If you don't use a washaid (which I can't recommend), then you can easily double these figures but I don't see the need for a rinse. The rinse is meant to remove the superficial fix before another bath, if there is no additional bath, then it is just part of the wash. Don't forget the wash is done with (slowly) running water or water baths replaced regularly. For RC paper, then all washing procedure is much simpler and quicker and the substrate does not absorb the fix, only the emulsion needs to be washed. Thanks. Find below Ilford's procedure of processing films: http://www.ilfordphoto.com/applicati...load.asp?n=386 And papers: http://www.ilfordphoto.com/applicati...load.asp?n=390 You should be able to find similar documents on Kodak's site. Best regards, Claudio Bonavolta http://www.bonavolta.ch |
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Some simple questions about Single-Tray Processing
On Feb 21, 8:06 pm, Claudio Bonavolta wrote:
On 20 fév, 03:16, Steven Woody wrote: 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. Well, "professionals" most probably don't use the single-tray but other more productive techniques (processors, etc ...). If your space is very limited, then instead of using a single-tray, I would use a drum or tube. You can keep the lights on during the processing and pouring in/out is just easier. You may also use a motor to rotate the drum which lets you do something else. Then, you may use the chemicals one-shot or re-use them. Of course, this setup does cost more than a single tray but IMO is more efficient and agreable. 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 ) I don't see why the rinse after the Fix#2 should be acid ... And, after that rinse, I would definetely use a washaid before the final wash as it lets you reduce the wash time significantly (roughly by half). 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? Keep in mind that very diluted developer requires a much longer development time and if not done properly may result in poor blacks. If you go the diluted route, then process a print with a normal strength developer to have a comparison point. 3, What's the suggested Rinse time ( if Fiber ) and Wash time? If you use a washaid, the rinse is around 5' then the commonly accepted wash time is around half an hour but that may vary significantly depending on your washer, the hardness of the water, its temperature, if the prints stick together or not, etc ... So the good recommendation is to check your washing procedure with a hypo residual test (I should have the formula somewhere or others will give it to you) and then stick to your procedure whatever it is. If you don't use a washaid (which I can't recommend), then you can easily double these figures but I don't see the need for a rinse. The rinse is meant to remove the superficial fix before another bath, if there is no additional bath, then it is just part of the wash. Don't forget the wash is done with (slowly) running water or water baths replaced regularly. For RC paper, then all washing procedure is much simpler and quicker and the substrate does not absorb the fix, only the emulsion needs to be washed. Thanks. Find below Ilford's procedure of processing films:http://www.ilfordphoto.com/applicati...load.asp?n=386 And papers:http://www.ilfordphoto.com/applicati...load.asp?n=390 You should be able to find similar documents on Kodak's site. Best regards, Claudio Bonavoltahttp://www.bonavolta.ch Thanks for you advices. How much a print drum will cost? Do you have some suggested brands? Thanks again. - woody |
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Some simple questions about Single-Tray Processing
On 2/21/2008 7:59 AM Steven Woody spake thus:
Thanks for you advices. How much a print drum will cost? Do you have some suggested brands? Thanks again. Beseler/Unicolor. Used. Look on eBay; they're pretty cheap. (You need the drum and the motor base used to rotate it. Forget doing it by hand.) |
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Some simple questions about Single-Tray Processing
"David Nebenzahl" wrote in message s.com... On 2/21/2008 7:59 AM Steven Woody spake thus: Thanks for you advices. How much a print drum will cost? Do you have some suggested brands? Thanks again. Beseler/Unicolor. Used. Look on eBay; they're pretty cheap. (You need the drum and the motor base used to rotate it. Forget doing it by hand.) With all due respect, you don't NEED a roller base. But now that I have one, no way am I giving it up! I have problems with the drum 'walking' to one side or the other as it rotates. I've tried adjusting the leveling screw, but can't seem to get it right. Any suggestions? My current solution is to just have it walk to one side and set a container there to stop it from going further. |
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Some simple questions about Single-Tray Processing
I've heard of some folks placing large rubber bands around both ends of the
drum close to the rollers to keep the drum from drifting. Dunno myself - I do the manual rolling back and forth, varying the angle and duration of the rolls. "Ken Hart" wrote in message ... "David Nebenzahl" wrote in message s.com... On 2/21/2008 7:59 AM Steven Woody spake thus: Thanks for you advices. How much a print drum will cost? Do you have some suggested brands? Thanks again. Beseler/Unicolor. Used. Look on eBay; they're pretty cheap. (You need the drum and the motor base used to rotate it. Forget doing it by hand.) With all due respect, you don't NEED a roller base. But now that I have one, no way am I giving it up! I have problems with the drum 'walking' to one side or the other as it rotates. I've tried adjusting the leveling screw, but can't seem to get it right. Any suggestions? My current solution is to just have it walk to one side and set a container there to stop it from going further. |
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Some simple questions about Single-Tray Processing
Ken Hart wrote:
"David Nebenzahl" wrote in message s.com... On 2/21/2008 7:59 AM Steven Woody spake thus: Thanks for you advices. How much a print drum will cost? Do you have some suggested brands? Thanks again. Beseler/Unicolor. Used. Look on eBay; they're pretty cheap. (You need the drum and the motor base used to rotate it. Forget doing it by hand.) With all due respect, you don't NEED a roller base. But now that I have one, no way am I giving it up! I have problems with the drum 'walking' to one side or the other as it rotates. I've tried adjusting the leveling screw, but can't seem to get it right. Any suggestions? My current solution is to just have it walk to one side and set a container there to stop it from going further. _____ Depending on the roller base design, i have used with success a very large diameter O-ring of 3 to 4 mm cross section on the drum. The drum will generally drift into the same direction. Place the O-ring such that the drum will stay approximately in the center once the ring nudges against one of the rollers. Test it with a normal water load to see if the whole thing remains stable for the duration of the longest process step. -- Regards / JCH |
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Some simple questions about Single-Tray Processing
On Feb 21, 2:08*am, Steven Woody wrote:
Dan, 1, What's the dillution you used for developor and fixer? 2, What is your workflow? *( i.e. how many fixing, how many rinses, I mean how you do the one-tray thing step by step ) My method is Very simple and direct; develop, fix. No stop bath and no rinses. Prints after the fix go into a hold and soak tray. I use non-woven polyester sheets to keep the prints separated. The same for the two following soaks. The last soak is overnight. If I were to use D-72 I would make up one liter of working strength by diluting the full strength 1:7. That would be 125ml of stock plus 875ml of water. Use 1/3 of that liter of working strength for each 8x10. Allow 4 minutes of constant agitation for development. Turn the print over upon itself now and then to insure a thorough mixing of the fresh but very dilute solution Let me know which fixer you use so that I can suggest a dilution. I use sodium thiosulfate pure and simple. It is a dry concentrate which will keep for many years. I mix fresh fixer just prior to use. BTW, if you are testing using 5x7 use 140ml of that dilute D-72. Dan |
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