Francesco Gallarotti
3-Oct-2008, 05:21
1) If you use the Uniroller with a print drum to develop four 4x5 negatives at a time, can you share with me what trick did you use to keep the negatives from sliding on each others? I did read the article on the main LF site (http://www.largeformatphotography.info/unicolor/) but have a hard time finding the hangers she talks about.
2) Also, in that article, she explains that she pours as little chemicals as it fits in the space between the two flanges at the bottom, in order to not get the films wet. Is that quantity really enough to process four 4x5 negatives? I was holding the drum in my hand and it doesn't looks like I could fit much liquid in that space.
Plus, while pouring it in I am pretty sure some of the chemical will splash around and get the films a little wet. But in a matter of a few secs the drum will be moving soon so I am not sure whether I should even bother about all this.
3) The other thing I don't understand is how much is the correct quantity of developer to use for four 4x5 negatives. I have a package of Kodak D-76 in powder here on my desk right now and I don't see this piece of information anywhere on the envelope. This developer is pretty cheap and I don't mind using more than necessary, but I do mind pouring down the drain chemicals that have not been used completely.
Thanks in advance,
Francesco
2) Also, in that article, she explains that she pours as little chemicals as it fits in the space between the two flanges at the bottom, in order to not get the films wet. Is that quantity really enough to process four 4x5 negatives? I was holding the drum in my hand and it doesn't looks like I could fit much liquid in that space.
Plus, while pouring it in I am pretty sure some of the chemical will splash around and get the films a little wet. But in a matter of a few secs the drum will be moving soon so I am not sure whether I should even bother about all this.
3) The other thing I don't understand is how much is the correct quantity of developer to use for four 4x5 negatives. I have a package of Kodak D-76 in powder here on my desk right now and I don't see this piece of information anywhere on the envelope. This developer is pretty cheap and I don't mind using more than necessary, but I do mind pouring down the drain chemicals that have not been used completely.
Thanks in advance,
Francesco