A couple of nights ago I processed my first film at home. I've used a Jobo when I worked at a photolab, but this was with a stainless steel tank and kodak hangers. I learned some lessons with my PlusX that expired in 1994. I also processed some 120 Delta 100 from a tlr that turned out very nice.
1) the PlusX is crap, emulsion separation
2) More than one tank would be helpful, but pouring the used chemistry into ice cream buckets in the dark worked surprisingly well.
3) I need more chemistry in the tank, about a 1/8 of an inch was unprocessed.
4) I need to focus on composition even when it is very cold.
5) Clean the hangers!
6) Tank processing wastes developer, hold off processing until I have a large batch to process
7) Need a better process to reduce dust on negatives when shooting
7) I think I'm hooked on processing B&W
Results: Processed in Ilfotec DD-X and other Ilford chemistry
Pacemaker Speed Graphic
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