Guys,
I have been processing my sheet film in a Beseler print drum for a while now. While I enjoy being able to just set everything up and flick a switch, I also want to learn how to process in trays, for a variety of reasons. It's more "old school," for one, but it might be a nice trick to have up my sleeve if I've shot 6 or more shots in a day. That would cut my processing times down to a third of what it would be in the Beseler. But before I start, I naturally have a couple questions.
- I have 8x10 trays that I use for my paper processing. I'm guessing these would be sufficient for film processing? (I shoot 4x5) Other than using a tempered water bath (which I unfortunately can't set up due to space) do you have any recommendations for adjusting my paper processing setup for film?
- I'm worried about fingers in the developer - that if I keep at it for years, I could develop issues with my skin (dermatitis or something). I use Playtex rubber gloves for my paper work, but would these scratch the emulsion if I wore them during film processing? Anyone know where I can get extra-large latex gloves?
- I'm wondering if there are any tips you could share - methods of preventing scratches that you wished someone had told you before your first time tray processing. I just know that my next gallery-worthy shot is going to be ruined by a scratch...
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