Step
1 - Developer.
For normal processing I
use Kodak D-76, mixed
1:1, at a temperature of
75º F and a processing
time of 6 minutes.
Push processing (rare) -
maximum increase in
development time - 50% -
this increases contrast
and may also result in
increased graininess.
Proper agitation enable
even overall film
development.
With a small tank - First
bang the tank lightly
against the sink or
container to dislodge air
bubbles that may cling to
the film. Invert the tank
for one second, 5 times
every 30 seconds. An
alternating swiveling
action may be used in
place of inversion.
With large tanks - Tap
the hangers against the
top to dislodge air
bubbles. Lift and tilt
the hangers 2 times each
minute alternating from
left to right.
Step 2
- Stop Bath for 30
seconds
Agitate continuously.
Step
3 - Fixer
Fix for twice as long as
it takes for the film to
loose its milky
appearance.
Usually 2-4 minutes with
liquid concentrates and
5-10 with powdered
fixers.
Agitate continuously for
the first 30 seconds and
then at one minute
intervals.
Step
4 - Rinse
Rinse in running water
for 30 seconds.
Step
5 - Hypo Clear
Agitate continuously in
the hypo clear for the
first 30 seconds and at
intervals after that..
Step
6 - Wash
Run the wash water fast
enough to completely fill
the container several
times in 5 minutes.
Step
7 - Use a wetting agent
Use Kodak photo-flo
solution as a wetting
agent for 30 seconds. No
agitation needed.
Step
8 - Film Drying
Hang film to dry in a
dust free location.
After
processing - Wash and dry
all equipment that came
in contact with solutions
Store negatives in
sleeves or envelopes away
from dust, humidity and
temperature extremes.
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