So, what do you think of the Qualls monobath? It's impossible to see grain characteristics on-screen. Do you get any mottling or unevenness in areas of even tone such as skies? How's the tonal range?
Last edited by Peter Gomena; 21-Jun-2015 at 11:40. Reason: Added more questions.
Peter,Originally Posted by Peter Gomena
The tonal range is remarkably good for a method of development that allows no variations, and grain is much reduced compared to the same films developed in HC-110 or Rodinal. Mottling etc? - that's another story! I cannot make this work in a conventional tank. Only continuous rotation in a Rondinax works reliably, and the example above was done in a homemade motorised Rondinax. But outside the propensity to obvious surge marks, using this stuff in the Rondinax is actually well worthwhile. I started out making up the solution as a one-shot bath, but after investigating both pH and specific gravity, I felt confident enough to make up a litre for repeated use. I'm now at film #6 (I expect it to be good for ten) and I can see it changing as I go along. Less contrast than at first, but less tendency to unevenness too.
In short, I can't imagine why a curious person wouldn't want to explore this!
C.
flowers
summicron "R" 50 mm
hetocy, I really like the first one of those three!
C.
thank you !
That's the favorite of everyone exept me... ( the second one is much better in my opinion ! )
What is your process to get such wonderfull tones ?flowers
Marty McKimmey,
Wonderful shot.
I was there some years ago and made an image with almost same background.
I'm trying to recall the name of the dunes... Mesquite ?
Hetocy,
Beautiful portrait !
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