bobsteele
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When my father gave up his darkroom, with his blessing I took all the gear he had that I was interested in (almost all of it: i recognized the moment as the passing forever of good times we had spent in the dark, not so much for the quality of our work ((mediocre at best, probably and honestly)) but for the intimacy of a project shared. Among the gear I wound up with was a kit 4x5 camera that he had built, and several film holders. After too many years away from the hobby? sport? craft? avocation? of film photography, I have recently begun shooting and developing film again, and want to use the 4x5.
But first: I have 2 loaded film holders from probably the late 1990s. The film is Tri-X. I think some of the film is exposed: I wrote exposure information on a masking tape strip on the holders. The handwriting is mine, but I never used that view camera without my father, and I don't remember ever setting the thing up for a shot on my own--these shots represent a collaborative effort. I want to develop these sheets, and have a tank and a dark enough room. My question: I have rodinal, and am comfortable using it. I will have HC 110 on Friday, but have never used it before. The film is Tri-X 320, exposed around 1998, I think, probable expiration date around the same time. I would welcome any opinions on how I should handle this film, given the developers I have. TIA
But first: I have 2 loaded film holders from probably the late 1990s. The film is Tri-X. I think some of the film is exposed: I wrote exposure information on a masking tape strip on the holders. The handwriting is mine, but I never used that view camera without my father, and I don't remember ever setting the thing up for a shot on my own--these shots represent a collaborative effort. I want to develop these sheets, and have a tank and a dark enough room. My question: I have rodinal, and am comfortable using it. I will have HC 110 on Friday, but have never used it before. The film is Tri-X 320, exposed around 1998, I think, probable expiration date around the same time. I would welcome any opinions on how I should handle this film, given the developers I have. TIA