Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/20

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Subject: Re: [Leica] DIY E-6 processing?
From: "Robert G. Stevens" <robsteve@istar.ca>
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 09:57:15 -0400

Marc:

I stand corrected.  The Kodak 1 gal kits in Canada are about $56 USD.  I
didn't think you could buy raw chemicals this cheap, particularily if you
have to pay shipping.  The AGFA chemicals are about $35usd for the 2.5
liter kit. 

Regards,

Robert Stevens

At 08:38 PM 12/19/98 -0500, you wrote:
>Contrary to what Robert Stevens posted, the CHEAPEST manner of doing this
>is by purchasing raw chemistry and doing your own -- Photographers'
>Formulary will sell you the chemicals, and they are not expensive.
>
>Nor is it cripplingly time or temperature critical.  Shoot five rolls which
>don't matter, and experiment with them.  The ONE thing to remember about
>any colour emulsion is that it is best if it is developed ASAP after
>exposure, or else refrigerated.
>
>Marc
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>Cha robh bas fir gun ghras fir!
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