I have been testing my new Jobo 3005 tank and my first development ended with streaks on the negatives. I have some ideas why but before I test again I want to check with you all to get some tips.
Tank: Jobo 3005
Film: 5 sheets of 8x10 HP5+
Developer: 1000ml ADOX XT-3 (XTOL) 1:1 @ 9min
Rotation: Manual
Pre-soak: Yes, 1 wash maybe 3-4min. Filled the tank max
Pour developer: Put the tank in 45 degree angle, and poured slowly (the tank cannot be filled quickly) without rotating the tank during filling. Filling took 15-20s due to me not being used to it. I put it on the manual rotation and started development.
Rotation: Constant. Switched direction every 1,5-2 rotations.
My previous method was using SP-8x10 tank and never had this problem. With that I had tried both with and without pre-was and never could tell any difference.
Result:
Clear streaks in sky in top left, but if contrast is manipulated you see them in the rest of the picture too.
Any ideas or tips?
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