Originally Posted by
Jay DeFehr
For the absolute ultimate in even development, I recommend brush development of one sheet at a time. This method doesn't require an excess of development solution, or even oversized trays. You can even process in a single tray, using the developer one shot. The downsides are the tedium of working in the dark, and the time required to develop one sheet at a time. For me, this method is best suited to large sheets of ortho film, but it works with any size and sensitivity. I think the method was introduced by astrophotographers who used glass plates, and require absolutely even development. Brush development works very well with intermittent agitation.
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