Gast
Hi there,
I was really proud to develop my first roll (PL100) using Emofin the other day, and I actually got some really even negatives. A lovely ‘rich’ sky with crisp clouds, without the foreground getting washed out, even in bright sunlight.
Unfortunately, all the images have a “step” as if the brief moment between pouring (the can is upright, and 1 litre isn’t quite enough to reach the top) and putting the lid on and rolling it makes a difference.
Is this stuff really that fussy? Does it improve with a “rolling” pour?
What a shame – otherwise the “compensatory effect” is definitely worth the fuss.
Regards
Martin
Gast
You can easily test this theory by following the method recommended by Kodak for certain films. First pour the developer into the canister, then insert the spiral with the tube and close the lid. This should be quicker, but it must be done in the dark. Then start immediately with the agitation method specified for the developer you are using. Good luck.
Best regards, Otto Beyer!
Gast
I develop a lot of film with Emofin, both by tilting the tank (3 seconds) and by rolling it.
On one occasion, I used a liquid concentrate developer and didn’t prepare enough of it, so the spiral wasn’t completely submerged in the developer.
Emofin is actually a very forgiving developer.
In theory, 1 litre of Emmofin should be enough to completely fill all the tanks for two 35mm rolls or one roll film spiral.
If that isn’t the case for you, I’d suggest trying the rolling method next time.
PS: It’s a good idea to pre-rinse Efke or Maco films.
Regards,
Matthias
Gast
Why not try using pre-warmers?
I often develop sheet films in tins myself, and I’ve experienced this effect with a Kinder tin (a system without an axial tube) when I didn’t pre-warm it.
I suspect that a stop strip doesn’t form as quickly on wet film, and that the developer penetrates the emulsion layer more effectively.
Kind regards
Matthias
