John, You don't say what size film you are after, but don't forget that Ilford Delta 100 is available in 5x4 and 10x8 sheets.
John, You don't say what size film you are after, but don't forget that Ilford Delta 100 is available in 5x4 and 10x8 sheets.
Pete & Francesco:
How fragile is Efke PL 100s emulsion? Will adding hardener to fix help prevent damage to the emulsion when wet? I develop my 4x5 sheet films in a Combi Plan T tank using inversion agitation method, any extra precaution needed for this film developed this way?
Many thanks
How fragile is PL100? More fragile than any modern emulsion I have used. I have successfully developed PL100 in trays, but managed to scratch a few in the wash due to carelessness. In a Jobo tank I have had a sheet skew and the corner nick another part of the negative. When wet the emulsion is softer, but it’s not that big a deal. Handle it with care and you should not have problems. I’ve never used hardener in the fix so I can’t comment, but I don’t think it would help because you could scratch it in the developer.
Regards, Pete
Thank you all for the suggestions! I'm ready to order my first box of "experimental" film and start having fun! Thanks again!
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