I was wondering, wouldn't developing in a tray virtually eliminate the chances of scratching? I got scratches on the 4x5 negative I developed last night.
Images here.
They were small patches of scratches only present on the three points of contact where the negative touches the 3D-printed holder. I was using the 20th Century 4x5 reel. I've used that reel a few times without a problem before. E6, C-41, B&W. I must have agitated the film too much
Unfortunately, a few scratches are visible on a critical spot in the center of the negative. Have you ever scratched a negative with tray development? Maybe you could rub the film too hard if you grab it wrong. Also, doing the entire process in the dark has to be tedious.
Also, tray development only works with B&W, right? You wouldn't have the option with E6 or C-41.
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