350D_user
B+W film devotee
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.
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.
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markinlondon
Elmar user
Ah, the magic of that first roll 
kmack
do your job, then let go
350D_user said: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
L&M
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
If you want to rise the temp, add a little bit boiled water
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350D_user
B+W film devotee
I have much to learn.kmack said:So, low temp stand development is not in your future![]()
I was more nervous about the developing than I was in my job interview.kmack said:Congratulations. The first roll is the hardest to get done.
DavidH
Overweight and over here
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
B+W film devotee
Handy hints, thanks. I knew there'd be issues with the temps though, the thermometer was already at 25C before it touched the water.lZr said: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
B+W film devotee
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.
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.
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lZr
L&M
Keep them comming. Congrats
MadMan2k
Well-known
Congrats! Fun isn't it?
Oh, and get a side cover for that box
Oh, and get a side cover for that box
blacklight
digital renegade
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
Oh, btw., Marry Xmas to all RF community
350D_user
B+W film devotee
All I can say is "Ilford LC-29", "Ilord FP4+", "twenty degrees" and "one to nine".blacklight said: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 tooAnd I have to say, I am looking forward to it...
All the best for the New Year.blacklight said:Oh, btw., Marry Xmas to all RF community
350D_user
B+W film devotee
It's addictive. I'm now going to resist temptation and wait for the Elmar to arrive.MadMan2k said:Congrats! Fun isn't it?
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.
It'll be a sad day when that happens.MadMan2k said:Oh, and get a side cover for that box![]()
350D_user
B+W film devotee
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.lZr said:Keep them comming. Congrats
There's time.
blacklight
digital renegade
350D_user said: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
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amateriat
We're all light!
You're off to a good start, and I know it's only going to get better 9and more fun).
- Barrett
- Barrett
350D_user
B+W film devotee
I have this forum to thank for that.amateriat said:You're off to a good start
Indeed.amateriat said:and I know it's only going to get better 9and more fun).
- Barrett
Pherdinand
the snow must go on
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...
I think i will take a walk tomorrow.....pushing that button...
Pherdinand
the snow must go on
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
Well-known
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!
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!
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