Hi
So I read a lot of the threads here, youtube, forums etc, but there are some I still haven't found out or at least people answer differently to, and I don't really know why or what the consequenses are.
I'm starting out on developing medium format film, and i found that Kodak, Ilford, Patterson etc would like me to buy a lot of stuff and I'm not really shure if I need it all
Because of regulations and price on shipping it needs to be in powder form.
Developer: Kodak d-76 is the only I found in powder form. I read some reuse it, just adding a bit of time. Is it a bad idea? Developing negatives is a one shot deal, so if they turn out bad, it's hard to fix
Stop bath: I'll go with just washing. Some say you can use White vinagre
Fixer: Kodak fixer
Here is where I come in doubt if I really need all that
Clearing agent?
As I understand it saves washing time, but if you buy a hose, patterson etc you can also cut Down on the washing time to about the same
Wetting agent
Some use dish washer soap, neutral type with no parfume. Is it a bad idea?
Destilled Water.
Is it better than wetting agent?
Squeegie: Having a Tool wipe the surface of my film, sounds like the perfect way to some day ruin negatives. I'll just use my fingers
Hanging clips I'll use the ones for hanging clothes to dry one or two in each end
Again there is the problem with shipping fluids, so that's why I'm looking for alternatives, without ruining my negatives
Is a Holga a bad idea?
Will it be hard for me to see if its bad processing or the "Holga effect"
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