Rangeman133
Established
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Consider a larger changing bag -- it's just more comfortable and less sweaty.
Have you already a thermometer?
A 16-ounce bottle of Photoflo will last half-way to forever.
Cheers,
R.
Have you already a thermometer?
A 16-ounce bottle of Photoflo will last half-way to forever.
Cheers,
R.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
999 rolls of Tri-X ... surely you jest?
Seems like you have what is needed ... but why Diafine? I'm curious!
Seems like you have what is needed ... but why Diafine? I'm curious!
Rangeman133
Established
thanks! actually..thanks for reminding me...i remember someone else telling me to get a larger changing bag too. already have the thermometer, from what i've read, diafine is temp independent, but there is a range of recommended temps anyways...definitely would be handy!
chose diafine, cos i've used it before...and i like the convenience of it. also, i like that i can shoot tri-x at 1600, and that although i might get 'flat' results...its ideal for scanning, and editing...i like that punchy b/w look...i've seen some examples on other sites, and i definitely want to give it a go.
as for why 999 rolls, you're correct...was just kidding! trying to make a joke, in reference to the worry about film declining, because of the repackaging or something.
Distiller water, though while reusing diafine the chemicals are going to get ugly dirty. Diafine has very wide temperature latitude. If your room temperature is within the range shown on the box instructions and your chemicals are at room temperature, a thermometer is not as important with this developer. But it is good to get one if you are buying stuff, may as well fill that box up.
NLewis
Established
Look on eBay for reels and tanks. Much cheaper than new.
sniki
Well-known
It's really a good idea/option for Tri-X; anyway, don't skimp on changing bag, take a good one like this:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/41880-REG/Photoflex_AC_CROO1_Film_Changing_Room_25.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/41880-REG/Photoflex_AC_CROO1_Film_Changing_Room_25.html
srtiwari
Daktari
I have used Tri-X at 1000ISO, souped in Diafine, and love the look !
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Well that's a disappointment ... my mental image of 1000 rolls of Tri-X just flew out the window!
sniki
Well-known
Consider also with Diafine you can range over/among a wide variety of iso setting (from 400 to 1600) on the same roll, envisaging from low to high contrast scene; very handy-andy.