Trial with the new B's 4x5 Developing reel

[ndwgolf]

Here is a test shot with my 4x5 Chamonix and 210 mm lens.
I used the new B's Developing reel and put it on the B's Processor https://www.bounetphoto.com/bs-film-shop
I used 500 ml of chemicals in the Paterson 3 reel tank (For normal processing it takes 980ml). My gut feeling is that 500ml is not enough as the top of the neg has not developed the same as the bottom, also the left hand side which is closest to the middle is also under developed ..................does that sound about right to you guys
Neil


Set up



The loading of the real was fine I just think I need more chemicals as the tank is not 100% horizontal

Neil

[Tin Can]

Perhaps you need to do immediate inversions after pouring in chems.

[ndwgolf]

Perhaps you need to do immediate inversions after pouring in chems.

You mean for the first minute and if so still go with 500 ml.
Neil

[Tin Can]

I would try it both ways, with full tank and 500ml.

See what develops.

You mean for the first minute and if so still go with 500 ml.
Neil

[Pere Casals]

I just think I need more chemicals as the tank is not 100% horizontal

It's the counter, you need to level your thank and then you'll waste less chemicals. Perhaps you may reverse (flip) the tank position.

[Tin Can]

Pere, not possible to reverse the tank on that device.

Watch the video.

It's the counter, you need to level your thank and then you'll waste less chemicals. Perhaps you may reverse (flip) the tank position.

[ndwgolf]

It's the counter, you need to level your thank and then you'll waste less chemicals. Perhaps you may reverse (flip) the tank position.

Not possible

[ndwgolf]

I’m away for a few days. When I get home I will try 600 ml and see if I can get full coverage

[Pere Casals]

Pere, not possible to reverse the tank on that device.

Watch the video.

Randy, yes, you are right... I've just seen it...

In this case I'd perhaps add a ring (or two) in the tank, something like this:



or perhaps the device can be inclinated.

IMHO the tank has to be operated horizontal, that inclination is unnacepable. To me this has to be fixed.

[Tin Can]

Perhaps, tank inclination helps mixing inside.

I would use more dilute developer and fill the tank almost full.. not 100% full.

Randy, yes, you are right... I've just seen it...

In this case I'd perhaps add a ring (or two) in the tank, something like this:



or perhaps the device can be inclinated.

IMHO the tank has to be operated horizontal, that inclination is unnacepable. To me this has to be fixed.