On Friday, May 3, 2002, at 10:26  AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:

> I don't recommend a pre soak.  It has, for me, upset the development
> time and i could never get consistent results.  It has been said that
> when the film has received a pre soak, uptake of developer may not be
> consistent.

I have never read this.  Where did you see it?

>
> I'd like to get some comments regarding consistent, or inconsistent,
> development due to the pre soak.

All the work I do here at the lab is presoaked, and I would, without 
hesitation, say that our pre-soaked black & white is very consistent.

> I see no benefit to it IAC, but of course, I am prejudiced to my own
> style and technique.

I've found it useful for reducing base density and for eliminating air 
bubbles.

-Aaron
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