Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Francesco - Robert has given you a good list from which to start. I'd also suggest 3 one liter graduated clear cylinders, a 1 liter opaque plastic jug for the developer, and a couple of 1 gal. size plastic jugs for the fixer and stop. You'll also need developing tray in 8x10 or 11x14 size to put water into for a tempering bath. I agree with the multiple suggestions of developing your own negatives. This is simply the best way to get the results you're looking for. Good luck. Greg Achenbach - -----Original Message----- From: Robert G. Stevens <robsteve@istar.ca> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Date: Tuesday, October 20, 1998 5:25 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] B&W again.... >Francesco: > >Here is a quick list: > >Jobo 1520 tank (will work on their processors if you decide to get one later) > >Extra reel for 1520 so that you can do two films at once > >Thermometer > >Kodak Xtol developer > >Kodak indicator stop bath or equivalent > >Kodak Rapid fixer or equivalent > >Kodak photoflo or equivalent > >An expired film to practice loading the tank. The dealer should give you a >few of these if you buy all of the above. > >At home you will need: > >A dark closet to load the film. A towel at the bottom of the door should >stop any light leak there, or hang a blanket accross the door to catch any >stray light. > >A pair of scissors to cut off the leader. > >A bottle opener to open the cartridge. > >A clock or watch to time the process. > >Clothes pins to hang the film to dry. > >Water and sink. > >The tank and chemicals should come in under $100. When the film is dry, >scan it with your polaroid and make prints with your inkjet. Find a print >you like and get a pro lab to make it. > >Regards, > >Robert >