Yes, the CPP-2 is adequate. I've been doing that since 1993 - with 35mm and 120. With one-shot chemistry, I can obtain better results than the "best" commercial labs I've used.I have a cpp-2 and I'm thinking of running flexicolor c-41 for the first time. I'd like to be able to process 35mm to 5x7 sheet film w/ results comparable to my pro lab in nyc. Poor material handling and heavy fedex bills have inspired my decision to attempt untethering myself from my lab. I have a few questions before I head out into the spooky world of diy c-41...
1. Is my jobo cpp-2 up to the task or would I be better off hunting down a used atl?
I'm not. I've made a few errors over the years, and other than misloading the tanks (once I did pour fixer in first ..) I've lost *very* little film. BTW ... are you sure the Flexicolor time at 38C is 3 minutes, 30 seconds? I've never used Flexiclor, but all of the rest specifed 3 minutes, 15 seconds.2. Should I be concerned about accurately hitting the 3:30 normal development times?
I don't even try. I may be fast but it only takes 8 or 10 seconds to pour the chemistry in; and an equal time to dump it. I think the pouring in and dumping out compensate for each other.How do I compensate for the time it takes to introduce the chem. through the lift as well as the time it takes to dump chem. out?
I have an older CPP-2 and the rotation speed is set at "P" - for C-41, E-6, RA-4 and all black and white film and paper. 4" x 5" may be different - do you have a copy of the manual?3. What's the best speed setting to use?
I guess c-41 is like b/w in this regard - one can accomplish push/pull variations from N dev. by increasing or decreasing rotation speed right? Or does it make more sense to adjust the development time?
Here I go again. PM your address and I'll send you a copy.... No, I do not have a copy of the manual...
I think that the relation of rotation speed to development time would be a nebulous one, at best. To tell the truth, this is the first time I've heard of "fine" (or gross) tuning by altering rotation speed. I'd be interested - somewhat ... can you cite a source?I guess c-41 is like b/w in this regard - one can accomplish push/pull variations from N dev. by increasing or decreasing rotation speed right? Or does it make more sense to adjust the development time?
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