One thing I've learned...

[350D_user]

Developing film requires patience.

I've just developed my first roll of 35mm. Ilford FP4+, LC-29 developer, done at 23.5C (too impatient to get the temperature down to 20), 1:9 mix. The roll's currently drying... and...

... it's got photos on it! 😀

Once again, thanks for the information given in my last thread. I'm now addicted to the developer tank.

 

[markinlondon]

Ah, the magic of that first roll 🙂

 

[kmack]

too impatient to get the temperature down to 20), 1:9 mix.

So, low temp stand development is not in your future 🙂

Congratulations. The first roll is the hardest to get done.

 

[lZr]

Put some ice cubes in nylon pouch and use to chill the developer. Use thermometer. It is fast. I prefer 24 degree C develo[ing.
If you want to rise the temp, add a little bit boiled water

 

[350D_user]

So, low temp stand development is not in your future 🙂

I have much to learn. 🙂

Congratulations. The first roll is the hardest to get done.

I was more nervous about the developing than I was in my job interview.

 

[DavidH]

🙂 well done...you can develop at 24degs as well of course with the appropriate allowances for temp difference...I do most of my dev at 24...

That feeling never really changes you know...I cam back from a long shooting trip in Sept with 3000 digital shots and 10 rolls of black and white...and the film was more fun to deal with in post production...

enjoy

 

[350D_user]

Put some ice cubes in nylon pouch and use to chill the developer. Use thermometer. It is fast. I prefer 24 degree C develo[ing.
If you want to rise the temp, add a little bit boiled water

Handy hints, thanks. I knew there'd be issues with the temps though, the thermometer was already at 25C before it touched the water.

 

[350D_user]

And, as promised, the results of the first film.

They aren't brilliant quality. I have no enlarger, only access to a basic flatbed scanner that has a slide/negative hood function. The results of the scanners hood are pretty dire at times, 200dpi is its limit for decent images, and are tiny compared to the 350D's output.

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Zone focussing isn't as easy as it seems, at times.

 

[lZr]

Keep them comming. Congrats

 

[MadMan2k]

Congrats! Fun isn't it?

Oh, and get a side cover for that box 😛

 

[blacklight]

hey 350D, I just got my Xmas present - developing tank. My R3M is on the way, somewhere above Atlantic ocean and Ive got my eyes also on Zorki 4 and FED-5...so soon I will be in the same situation as you (I have even 350D too 🙂 And I have to say, I am looking forward to it...

Oh, btw., Marry Xmas to all RF community

 

[350D_user]

hey 350D, I just got my Xmas present - developing tank. My R3M is on the way, somewhere above Atlantic ocean and Ive got my eyes also on Zorki 4 and FED-5...so soon I will be in the same situation as you (I have even 350D too 🙂 And I have to say, I am looking forward to it...

All I can say is "Ilford LC-29", "Ilord FP4+", "twenty degrees" and "one to nine". 🙂

Oh, btw., Marry Xmas to all RF community

All the best for the New Year.

 

[350D_user]

Congrats! Fun isn't it?

It's addictive. I'm now going to resist temptation and wait for the Elmar to arrive.

On the other hand, I've got a roll of 120 b+w and a few cameras that can take the roll... including a half-frame Kodak Duo-620. Or, there's the Zeiss Ikon 518/16... or the Minolta Autocord... or the... 🙂

Of course, I can still go buy more FP4+... ... oh dear, this is looking serious. 😉

Oh, and get a side cover for that box 😛

It'll be a sad day when that happens. 🙂

 

[350D_user]

Keep them comming. Congrats

Thanks. The sole issue I currently have is the lack of an enlarger, so I have to use a flatbed scanner that can do slide/negatives... just.

There's time.

 

[blacklight]

All I can say is "Ilford LC-29", "Ilord FP4+", "twenty degrees" and "one to nine". 🙂

Well, the plan was to go with Tri-X and ID-11 🙂

edit: hmm, now that I have read Ilford fact sheets, LC-29 looks indeed better for a beginner

 

[amateriat]

You're off to a good start, and I know it's only going to get better 9and more fun).


- Barrett

 

[350D_user]

You're off to a good start

I have this forum to thank for that. 🙂

and I know it's only going to get better 9and more fun).
- Barrett

Indeed. 🙂

 

[Pherdinand]

I feel a bit the same. After only two rolls, and now having a new reel wthat's much easier to load, I feel terrible that I have no film to develop! 😀
I think i will take a walk tomorrow.....pushing that button...

 

[Pherdinand]

The UK tap water should be quite colder than 23.5C... Just let some water flowing on the jar or whatever you use for mixing the developer, until it gets to the proper temperature.

 

[popstar]

As someone else noted, keeping the developer temperature constant can be tricky. I find in summer when the tap water is too warm, I have to place the chemicals in an ice water bath to keep them cool. Likewise, in winter I have to have a warm bath to bring the temps up. Something like a Pyrex baking dish is ideal in my experience for holding the chemicals and necessary baths.

Developing on your own is addictive. It's one of those things that seems so complicated, then you do it and feel like you have wings - especially when there are images! Congratulations and have fun! 😀