Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/18

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Subject: Re: [Leica] OT Jobo and 4x5
From: "Jonathan Borden" <jborden@mediaone.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 12:43:59 -0500

When "rolling" a modification of PMK is recommended. PMK is said to oxidize
rapidly under tube conditions. Adding Vitamin C corrects this (but reduces
stain under tray conditions). The formula called "Rollo Pyro" for obvious
reasons is available from Bostick & Sullivan.

The Vitamin C formula is published in this article from the JOBO quarterly
if you wish to mix your own:

http://www.jobo-usa.com/jobofoto/jq/jq9804.htm


Jonathan Borden

> Dear All,
>
> I apologize for the off topic post, but I need some advice.  I currently
am
> shooting 4x5 FP-4 and HP-5 that I develop in PMK in trays.  This is
getting a
> bit tedious and uses a lot of my time, which is in short supply.  I am
> thinking of using a Jobo CPP-2 with one of the 3000 series Expert drums.
> Gordon Hutchings in "The Book of Pyro" says this combination works well.
> Before parting with a substantial amount of money for a film processor, I
am
> wondering if any of you have experience with doing this.  Any information
> will be appreciated, maybe off list?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Richard Wasserman