Hello, my name is Scott and I'm a photoholic.

[monkeykoder]

I'm guessing trying to develop color film in coffee would end up a null result not even worth the effort?

 

[ScottS]

Hmm I dont know, would be fun to try though!

 

[monkeykoder]

I have like 5 rolls of color film that I'm probably never going to develop just because they are probably all of my ex girlfriend but if I won't be able to tell what the results are because of the whole dye thing I don't want to try it.

 

[jstuedle]

No, coffee developer has been around longer than color film. It will process silver halide only, not dye based emulsions. B&W only, sorry.

 

[monkeykoder]

Is color film inherently different than black & white? I had heard both that they are different and that they are the same thing only 3 different layers sensitized to different types of light. I've also heard that it is possible to develop color film in black & white chemicals but the results will suck. Trying this would I get any indication as to whether or not development has taken place?

 

[jstuedle]

I would think no, nothing would happen other than the emulsion would soften as it would in any liquid.

 

[monkeykoder]

Darn... I don't want to waste money on a roll of black & white film that will probably not come out at all. I still want to try out the process any ideas on getting CHEAP black and white film in a relatively large town?

 

[jstuedle]

Order a roll or two from B&H. You'll have it in 3 or so days for the price of gas.

 

[monkeykoder]

Hrmmm I should PROBABLY also order a developing tank eh?

 

[jstuedle]

Yea, it would help. Although you can most likely find that and more dirt cheap on something like epay or craigs list.

 

[monkeykoder]

The local craigslist only has ads charging 2 arms +3 legs for darkroom equipment. What is the biggest advantage of using a standard tank vs say a plastic container (with sealing lid)?

 

[jstuedle]

It should be light tight. I personally always liked the Omega stainless reels and tanks. Just personal preference. You can load the film in a dark closet, but a changing bag is useful. Darkroom stuff is dirt cheap around here. A friend had a bunch of darkroom stuff in a yard sale last year. He had a Bessler 23c W/color head for $25. No takers, it went into the dumpster at his work. (I didn't need another, don't use the one I have) Try your local papers want adds?

 

[jstuedle]

I gotta get some rest, at least a couple of hours. See ya all later.

 

[monkeykoder]

Okay if I'm planning on working in a light tight bathroom than a light tight tank isn't necessary right (I'll see what I can find but I'm guessing nothing out there that will work). It looks like you can process color film in standard b&w chemicals with not so great results (I checked as many sites as I could to make sure this was correct) so I probably will try the coffee developer sometime in the next couple of weeks before I go back to school.

 

[leaving0hio]

That almost makes me want to run to meijer for a roll of tmax and some batteries for my rebel.