combi-plan and stand development

rmolson · Sep 16, 2009

Combi Plan for stand development

Has any one had any experience using the combi-plan daylight tank for stand development with sheet film? I just cant see my self sitting in the dark for 30 or 40 minutes using trays.

Uhner · Sep 17, 2009

I have found that minimal agitation techniques work very well in Combi-Plan tanks, at least with Pyrocat 1,5+1+200 or Rodinal 1+80.

Pre-soak the film for a couple of minutes

Fill the tank with developer and agitate gently for 30 seconds, then agitate for 10 seconds at the 1/3 and 2/3 mark of the development time.

Ian Tindale · Sep 17, 2009

You're not supposed to see yourself in the dark. It's dark.

bdial · Sep 17, 2009

I just can’t see my self sitting in the dark for 30 or 40 minutes using trays

Think of it as noble suffering for your art.

Papagene uses a combi-pan and stand development. If he doesn't catch the thread, send him a pm.

Willie Jan · Sep 17, 2009

Ian Tindale said:
You're not supposed to see yourself in the dark. It's dark.

Willie Jan · Sep 17, 2009

rmolson said:
Combi Plan for stand development

Has any one had any experience using the combi-plan daylight tank for stand development with sheet film? I just cant see my self sitting in the dark for 30 or 40 minutes using trays.

you could read a book with a head light.

Willie Jan · Sep 17, 2009

Sorry,

I had to much wine at work.... (it's 2 o'clock in the afternoon)

I use (4x5) combi plan tanks all the time with a presoak of 3 minutes.
I did not have any problems related to semi/stand development.

George Collier · Sep 17, 2009

A couple of things about stand - from memory on this thread:

I believe Sandy King recommends more than 30 seconds initial agitation for Pyrocat (I'm thinking 2 minutes) - you can search about this.
Also, re the trays - I think the general wisdom is that they don't work well for stand - too easy for chem movement.

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