CarolusII
Hello everyone,
I sent an ADOX CMS 20 II Pro to FOTOIMPEX in Bad Saarow a few days ago (for development and scanning).
I received a reply stating that this type of film can no longer be developed. When I asked if there was a specific reason for this, I didn’t receive an answer.
I’d be grateful if anyone here could help me out.
Best regards,
Carolus
CarolusII
Hello everyone,
Along with the PHOTONEWS I ordered, the undeveloped ADOX CMS 20 II PRO has arrived back at my address today. I then received an email stating that, as a service provider, Fotoimpex found the development of these films too labour-intensive – without any further explanation. Incidentally, I sent the film to Bad Saarow by registered post via the postbox. It cost me €5.25. To be honest, this isn’t necessarily the problem, but rather the communication. I couldn’t find any mention in the Fotoimpex webshop of the increased requirements for developing an ADOX CMS 20 II PRO. Perhaps the mistake is on my part and I’ve overlooked something.
Best regards,
Carolus
P.S.
Could someone still help me out and explain why the development of an ADOX CMS 20 II PRO is so much more complicated? I’d really appreciate it.
Miliwato
I suspect that the CMS 20II isn’t suitable for machine processing. The film’s technical data sheet makes no mention of machine processing, but only refers to the ‘tilting rhythm’. I may be wrong, but I’d venture to say (without checking with Fotoimpex) that the processing service uses machines. Nobody is going to stand there and develop the film by hand.
Incidentally, a look at the data sheet provides important information on how the film should be tilted (namely, not simply by turning the can upside down, as with other films). The data sheet also provides important information on pre-rinsing and intermediate rinsing.
Best regards,
Oliver
P.S. I’ve just noticed that the developing service uses Adox XT-3. For the CMS 20II, however, you need Adotech IV (not Adotech I, or something like that).
CarolusII
Hello Miliwato,
Thank you very much for your reply. I’ve now found a lab in Dresden that will develop the film for me. According to the lab, the film is problematic because it has a clear backing layer. I’ve also found quite a bit online by Klaus Wehner, who has dealt with—or is still dealing with—this particular issue.
Best regards, Carolus
CarolusII
All’s well that ends well. Some lovely results have arrived today from Foto Goerner in Dresden. I used my Leica III c with a Voigtländer Heliar 2.8/40 mm, a Leica Elmar 4.0/90 mm and a Jupiter 9 2.0/85 mm. The exposure has to be spot on, of course. The film doesn’t forgive any mistakes. However, I can highly recommend the lab.
