butterfly
14-Nov-2007, 03:27
Hi
I use a combi-plan tank, and now I am finally getting exposures right and development times nailed down, time to get more critical. I am noticing on some images there is a hint of uneven development or streaking. It takes an age to fill up the tank with developer, so I am wondering if this is the problem? I don't pre-soak - would this help?
Have a look at the attached image, and any advice much appreciated. Is there anything else that would process negs more consistently, or is it just my rubbish technique with the Combiplan?
I am shooting T-max 100, developing in D-76 undiluted for 8.5 mins @68 degrees. I think the streaking/uneveness seems worse if I develop several sheets at the same time. What do other people do (just a couple of sheets or more?).
Thanks in anticipation
Steve
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1657447968&size=m
I use a combi-plan tank, and now I am finally getting exposures right and development times nailed down, time to get more critical. I am noticing on some images there is a hint of uneven development or streaking. It takes an age to fill up the tank with developer, so I am wondering if this is the problem? I don't pre-soak - would this help?
Have a look at the attached image, and any advice much appreciated. Is there anything else that would process negs more consistently, or is it just my rubbish technique with the Combiplan?
I am shooting T-max 100, developing in D-76 undiluted for 8.5 mins @68 degrees. I think the streaking/uneveness seems worse if I develop several sheets at the same time. What do other people do (just a couple of sheets or more?).
Thanks in anticipation
Steve
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1657447968&size=m