vimwiz
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- Joined
- Nov 4, 2013
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- Cambridge, England, UK
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What could I be doing better? - This is my Darkroom setup:
My process for Ilford HP5+ @ 400 ISO (I used the AP Darkroom Film Kit - it was okay). I then used the following chemicals:
First I used Ilford Ilfotec LC29 Film Developer, 500ml - This is very economical due to its high dilution ability. Used 1+29 dilution. Developed for 9 minutes at 20 degrees C.
I needed around 300ml of each of the chemocals made up. Also, had it at 21 C to factor for it to cool.
I agitated during development by turning the tank upside down four times durin every 10 seconds at the start of every minute to agitate the developer, including tapping it on the bench to dislodge any air bubbles. I pour this developer away.
I then used Ilford Ilfostop Stop Bath , 500 ml. This is a low odour citric acid stop bath. The indicator dye changes colour from yellow to purple when it is exhausted. Dilutes at 1+19. 20 degrees C for 10s minimum. I agitated by turning the tank upside down twice. Poured it out. Also, time is not critical here so long as over 10s.
Next, I used Ilford Rapid Fixer, 500 ml. This is a rapid non-hardening fixer. Dilutes at 1+4. 20 degrees C for 3-5 mins. Time also not critical here so long as over 3 mins. Agitate during this phase as during development. I pour this away if its polluted with developer.
Finally, I wash in water, and now the film is fixed, I removed the tank lid and inverted the tank 5 then 10 then 20 times (Or wash for 5-10 mins in running water at 20 degress). I added some Ilford Ilfotol Wetting Agent Liquid from a 1 litre bottle - Ilfotol can be used as a final rinse to reduce drying marks. I use a solution of 5ml of the wetting agent for each litre of rinse water (1+ 200) and stir. Squeegee and hang.
Thats it!
But what can I do better?
My process for Ilford HP5+ @ 400 ISO (I used the AP Darkroom Film Kit - it was okay). I then used the following chemicals:
First I used Ilford Ilfotec LC29 Film Developer, 500ml - This is very economical due to its high dilution ability. Used 1+29 dilution. Developed for 9 minutes at 20 degrees C.
I needed around 300ml of each of the chemocals made up. Also, had it at 21 C to factor for it to cool.
I agitated during development by turning the tank upside down four times durin every 10 seconds at the start of every minute to agitate the developer, including tapping it on the bench to dislodge any air bubbles. I pour this developer away.
I then used Ilford Ilfostop Stop Bath , 500 ml. This is a low odour citric acid stop bath. The indicator dye changes colour from yellow to purple when it is exhausted. Dilutes at 1+19. 20 degrees C for 10s minimum. I agitated by turning the tank upside down twice. Poured it out. Also, time is not critical here so long as over 10s.
Next, I used Ilford Rapid Fixer, 500 ml. This is a rapid non-hardening fixer. Dilutes at 1+4. 20 degrees C for 3-5 mins. Time also not critical here so long as over 3 mins. Agitate during this phase as during development. I pour this away if its polluted with developer.
Finally, I wash in water, and now the film is fixed, I removed the tank lid and inverted the tank 5 then 10 then 20 times (Or wash for 5-10 mins in running water at 20 degress). I added some Ilford Ilfotol Wetting Agent Liquid from a 1 litre bottle - Ilfotol can be used as a final rinse to reduce drying marks. I use a solution of 5ml of the wetting agent for each litre of rinse water (1+ 200) and stir. Squeegee and hang.
Thats it!
But what can I do better?