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steve@toprinting.com
Joined: 27 Sep 2001 Posts: 33 Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2001 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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Hello All!,
Your opinions please:
I'm currently developing my B & W 4x5 films using a Unicolor Print drum. It can take up to 4 sheets of 4x5 film. Agitation is continuous on the motor base. I've never had a problem and my films come out perfect every time. (Tray developing sometimes streaked and negs stuck together and basically was a real bore!!). I know Jobo and BTZS makes a complete system, if you've got the $$$.$$. I ask all interested to post their opinions either pro or con (I've got big shoudlers and can take the critique). Thanx and HAPPY NEW NEW TO ALL.
-Steve
_________________ FOLLOW THE K.I.S.S. PRINCIPLE (KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID) |
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Les
Joined: 09 May 2001 Posts: 2682 Location: Detroit, MI
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2001 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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For small amounts of film this is the way to go. You've got a hndle on the time/temp/agitation formula, It a cheap process in terms of equipment and chemicals (no 3 gallon tanks of dev slowing oxidizing into oblivion) and it gives the results you want.
Somebody on this board has a tag line that says Keep It Simple. It looks like you have, so why change?
Now if you had planned on going on safari for 6 months and came back with 100 or so sheets, then I might think differently |
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steve@toprinting.com
Joined: 27 Sep 2001 Posts: 33 Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2001 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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Thanx Les for the very quick response.
K.I.S.S. is the watchword (one of many) of my photography instructor H. Warren King.
And He Means It. He was notorious for critiqing a 16 x 20 print and cutting a 5 x 7 area out if it. OUCH! But he was (usually) right.
When I plan on going on safari for 6 months and came back with 100 or so sheets I'll absolutely need something more automated. Maybe 2 sets of drums & motors.
Still like to hear what others may think on this.
BTW how you insert the little smile faces and photos to this board?
S. F. |
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Les
Joined: 09 May 2001 Posts: 2682 Location: Detroit, MI
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2001 11:56 pm Post subject: |
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just type like normal but forget the hyphen for the nose winks work too. I fyou click on the "Smilies" link below you'll get the whole mess |
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Harris Austin
Joined: 11 Nov 2001 Posts: 4 Location: NE Alabama
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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2001 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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Steve...
If it works don't change it till it quits working for you.
I've used the Unicolor drums myself for over 8 years with great results.
The only thing I have to say is that I found that for me, the results were better if I used a Beseler motor base that reverses direction every cycle.I've never had streaking problems since I switched to the Beseler motor base.
IMHO, the Jobo drums and the BTZ tubes are vastly overpriced.
The Unicolor drums work-and they're cheap. |
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steve@toprinting.com
Joined: 27 Sep 2001 Posts: 33 Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2001 12:24 am Post subject: |
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Harris,
Ain't it the truth.
Thanx to all for your comments.
-Steve
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hartwell_a_m
Joined: 04 Jun 2001 Posts: 84 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2002 5:47 am Post subject: |
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I personly prefer a simple tank system as Once I load the 10 to 13 sheets the tank holds and put on the lids it is light tight and I dont need a motor and I can follow the developing protocol recomended by the Developer Manufacturer. I only need about 2l of developer for a tank of film.
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daleraby
Joined: 24 Nov 2001 Posts: 60 Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2002 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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What kind of tank do you use and where did you get it? |
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hartwell_a_m
Joined: 04 Jun 2001 Posts: 84 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2002 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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I am uaing a fr adjustible developing tank model DT-500 made by the fr corperation.
The tank is baklite I think, It was purchased from a local camera store that recieved it as a trade in. |
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Harris Austin
Joined: 11 Nov 2001 Posts: 4 Location: NE Alabama
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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2002 4:37 am Post subject: |
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Ok..............I screwed up.
Sorry, Steve...It's a UNICOLOR motor base that reverses direction each cycle.
I can't figure out why I said Beseler...oh well...must be an attack of the "D'Oh's" |
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alecj
Joined: 09 May 2001 Posts: 853 Location: Alabama
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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2002 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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Don't bail out so fast, Harris. My Beseler deluxe motor base DOES reverse every cycle. I haven't used the Unicolor, so can't speak to it. |
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jpmose
Joined: 29 May 2001 Posts: 164 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2002 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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I use the JOBO rotary system w/o a motor. I have to spin it manually on a roller accessory that JOBO makes. For the little sheet film that I process, I didn't see the point in buying a motor (the JOBO tank, reels for twelve sheets and loader/guides were expensive enough!). I like this method because I can develop in the light. I used trays years ago and the results weren't always consistant! Large tanks work well but again your in the dark...I'M AFRAID OF GHOSTS!!!!! |
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steve@toprinting.com
Joined: 27 Sep 2001 Posts: 33 Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2002 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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My thanks to all who responded.
Many good thoughts to consider.
-Steve :>) |
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