"IS anyone still using this device?"
Yes. I've changed the battery once in X years. It's still working fine, although it does get brighter and darker now and then. I missed the earlier post about making sure the emitter is tight. I'll be using it this weekend, so we'll see if that helps.
It has paid for itself many times over.
Yes, for loading and unloading film holders it is great - makes the job a lot easier and quicker. I use dip tanks with hangers, so it helps a lot in getting the hangers moved from one tank to another and I can't resist taking a look at what is happening during agitation. While I am using a time/temp routine for developing, I guess you could say I am also developing by inspection because if I see something that needs more or less time, I can make the adjustment as I am working.Originally Posted by buggz
My unit is about 3 years old, changed the battery once - otherwise it works just like new.
Well stated
The term Development By Inspection is a bit of a misnomer: perhaps a more accurate description would be Development With Inspection.
Yes! Like Bob and Ken, I develop by time and temperature but when it looks like a shot needs more developing, I take out the sheets that are done, reset the timer and give the thin neg a few more minutes. I also know when the film clears so it is easy to give twice that time in the fix.
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