> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Peifer, William > > > > > (1) Do any of you have comments on the practice of > presoaking roll film > > in water (or perhaps dilute Photo-flo??) prior to the > developer?
I don't think it gives you any particular benefit WRT image quality. It will change the contrast slightly, which is why I do it. I often process with wet reels, and during the loading process I get water drops on the film. Those drops cause changes in density. If I pre-soak they go away because the whole film is wet... > > > > (2) Any comments on tranferring a loaded roll into a > tank already filled > > with developer, rather than adding developer through the > cap? I usually process with 5 rolls. I used to worry about this too, but can't see a difference between the top roll and the bottom one. > > > > (3) Finally, any comments on Microdol vs. D-76 vs. > HC-110 vs. Microphen? > > My plan is to standardize on a single developer if > possible. I imagine > > I'll probably use mostly Tri-X, but I'd like to try TMax > 100 and 400 just > > for comparison. I can also envision using Delta 3200 for > very-low-light > > stuff. XTOL or D-76 for the slower stuff, Microphen or DD-X for the fast stuff. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
