Joseph O'Neil
28-May-2010, 05:46
Hi everyone;
Back about a gazillion years ago, (or maybe just before Christmas, not sure which :) ), I was told by my local camera store they would be getting some Rollei film in, so I ordered a box of 4x5. I had totally forgotten about it, and guess what - it came in yesterday, and now i am thinking to myself, I've never shot or developed this before. Expensive stuff compared to Tri-X, and I don't want to waste a box experimenting. I see the speed is "variable" too. More ways to foul up, eh?
So before I start loading & shooting, who has had direct experience with this film in 4x5, and what speeds and developers do you prefer? I have a ton of HC-110 on hand, but also a few other film developers. Suggestions, ideas, or just some general useless comments on using this film? :D
joe
Back about a gazillion years ago, (or maybe just before Christmas, not sure which :) ), I was told by my local camera store they would be getting some Rollei film in, so I ordered a box of 4x5. I had totally forgotten about it, and guess what - it came in yesterday, and now i am thinking to myself, I've never shot or developed this before. Expensive stuff compared to Tri-X, and I don't want to waste a box experimenting. I see the speed is "variable" too. More ways to foul up, eh?
So before I start loading & shooting, who has had direct experience with this film in 4x5, and what speeds and developers do you prefer? I have a ton of HC-110 on hand, but also a few other film developers. Suggestions, ideas, or just some general useless comments on using this film? :D
joe