Arista Ortho Litho Film 2.0 .... Help

[Douglas]

Hello,
I have been shooting paper negatives with Arista paper developed in their on "paper developer". While at Freestyle today, I found and bought a pack of 25 sheets of 5x7 film. This will be my first LF film.
- I understand that just like the 5x7 paper, I will have to trim the film to fit into a 5x7 Holder. No problem.
- I will be able trim, load and develop while my darkroom safelight is on.
- The sales'person said to try ISO of 3 and use the same developer (Arista Paper Developer), but dilute it at least 1:18 or more.
- I have never developed film in a tray. First time for everything.
- How do I dry the negative? I have an Excalibur Food Dehydrator. It is a PERFECT paper dryer. Do I lay the negative on a tray emulsion side up?

Any thoughts,
Douglas

ps I live close enough to Freestyle to ride my bike.

[Michael Cienfuegos]

If I lived that close to Freestyle I would be broke.

[Jon Shiu]

Hang up the neg to dry by corner with binder clip or clothespin.

Jon

[Douglas]

Thanks Jon , I should of thought of that. My moto is keep it simple and that's keeping it simple.

Michael, I always spend more $ than I plan to at Freestyle.

Douglas