C-41 process

[miikkakos]

Hi,

I was wondering if someone has any knowledge about c-41 process and chemicals involved. I found this from ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/371460992104?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT . The price seems good but I'm personally hesitant to buy this as it says on the box (in picture): "Processing kit for the development of colour negativefilms in drums and rotary tube processors". From that I would think that this is not right kit to be used on normal paterson tank. Does anyone have experience with this type of kit?

I can find other kits too, but those are much more expensive (~85 € for 2.5l), where as this type of kit is only around 50 €.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Fraser]

I use the same kit with paterson tanks, you just have to make sure the chemicals are up to the right temps. I bought from here http://www.firstcall-photographic.co.uk/picture-making/film-chemicals/colour-film-chemicals/c317-all

 

[miikkakos]

Thank you for your reply. This clears things. Website you posted also seems little cheaper on prices I have seen on ebay, I need to investigate it too.

 

[Bill Clark]

When I did C-41 developing, I thought it was easier than black and white film developing. As I recall, it's the developer that should be close to the same temperature during process. You can control that pretty well by having a bowel of water at the correct temperature and put the tank in it to help maintain consistent temperature. Only have a water depth to surround the tank about the same height as he chemicals inside but not so much as it would cover the lid! That would dilute your developer if it covered the lid!

 

[miikkakos]

When I did C-41 developing, I thought it was easier than black and white film developing. As I recall, it's the developer that should be close to the same temperature during process. You can control that pretty well by having a bowel of water at the correct temperature and put the tank in it to help maintain consistent temperature. Only have a water depth to surround the tank about the same height as he chemicals inside but not so much as it would cover the lid! That would dilute your developer if it covered the lid!

Thank you for your input.
Yes, I would probably need something like that as you suggested.

 

[Mablo]

2,5 liter kit is kind of large for a normal shooter. You need to keep in mind that a diluted and ready-to-work kit keeps fresh for six months when kept in a fridge.

 

[wjlapier]

In a fridge? Never heard of that.

Today I just started another batch of Jobo C41 chems and developed a roll of film.

Pretty fast to do also.

 

[miikkakos]

I also think it is bit much. I would probably do those ~30 rolls in 6 months if I would not shoot b&w on side. This fridge thing on the other hand is something I'm not ready to do. I think I need to do some more research before jumping on C-41 development.

Thank you all for your input.

 

[Alpsman]

I'm also using the Tetenal-kit in a Paterson tank and it works, using the 30°C temperature and times. There is/was a 1 Liter-kit available for abot 16 rolls of film.