Originally Posted by
engl
I am about to receive my first large format camera, a 4x5 Crown Graphic. I have previously shot 35mm and MF film (6x6 TLR, 6x9 folder), but I have not developed myself.
While the price of admission isnt terribly high for LF gear, the cost per shot is relatively high, and Im not rich. Because of this, Id like to get the lowest possible cost per shot while learning, in order to get to know the format/camera/developing etc.
Self developed BW is pretty much given, considering my budget. I intend to scan these negatives on an Epson 4990 owned by a friend.
What Im unsure about is the cheapest film and development gear/strategy to use. Ive been reading around and my current plan is as follows:
Film: Fomapan 100 or ERA 100
Tank: HP Combi-Plan (Id really like to find one of these at a good price, I live in Sweden...)
Developer: Rodinal, 1:100, 1h stand developed (perhaps mix in Xtol?)
Is there anything about this that you think could be done considerably cheaper or better?
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