Step
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Time
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Procedure
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Preparation
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- Make sure all tanks and reels are clean and dry before loading film.
- Make sure all solution temperatures are close to the temperature of the developer (+ or - 3F).
- Mix developer (ILFORD/T-Max Developer 1:4).
- Stop, Fix, Perma-wash do not have to be mixed
- Mix Photo-Flo 1: 7
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| Developer |
Check film development chart |
- Tap the tank against the sink to dislodge air bubbles that cling to the film.
- Agitate by inverting the tank 5 times during 5 sec.
- From then on, agitate at a rate of about 5 inversion every 30 seconds.
- Dispose developer in "Waste Developer" tank.
- This process can be customized depending on your need or the film you are using.
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| Stop Bath |
30 sec. |
- Agitate continuously
- Return used stop bath to bulk tank
- This process stops the action of the developer, and prevents fixer from rapid exhaustion.
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| Fixer |
5 min |
- Agitate for first 30 sec, then for 5 sec for every 30 sec.
- Drain used fixer to bulk tank.
- Film is no longer light-sensitive after this process.
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| Rinse |
30 sec |
- Rinse the film in the tank under running water.
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| Perma-wash (Hypo-clear) |
1 - 2 min |
- Agitate for first 30 sec, then for 5 sec for every 30 sec.
- Return to bulk tank.
- Hypo-clear significantly shortens washing time
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| Wash |
5 min |
- Wash film under running water. Water should flow fast enough to fill tank several times in 5 min.
- If you did not use a washing agent (Perma-wash), wash for at least 20 min.
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| Photo-Flo |
30 sec |
- Mix Photo-Flo stock solution 1:7 with water.
- Gentle agitation for 5 seconds of the time.
- Help prevent water spots
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| Dry |
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- Pull film off reels, with clean fingers, squeeze off excess moisture.
- Handle gently as wet film is easily scratched.
- Hang film to dry.
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| Clean up |
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- Wash out all containers, tanks, and reels when finished.
- Make sure no spills or drips are left that could potentially contaminate
someone else's work.
- Store dry negatives in film sleeves for protection.
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