How to process Tri-x Reversal 8mm 7266

First off I just joined this site and I am excited to see that there are still people doing photography the right way. In my opinion. I need some help getting 8mm film processed. It is kodak Tri-X Reversal Film 7266. The film was shot 7 or 8 years ago and has been stored in a closet since. I have experience processing 35mm film but I have never attempted 8mm. I'd like to spend money on the chemicals and do this myself if possible. I don't even know if I exposed it correctly i was just messing around with it. I came across this youtuvbe video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDhqsaoi4sg. My questions are can processing in a bucket like the video work good enough and should I try and push or pull during processing because of the films age. Any tips or advice would be awsome.

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Hi. I don't know if the bucket method is a good idea, or not. The special tank you would ideally use is quite expensive, if you can find one for sale. It is usually the Russian made Lomo model we see here in the UK. I have got back into 8mm recently. I have just sent off a Kodak B&W reversal film for processing to gaugefilm.co.uk. They sell and process film including the type you have. You should check out their site to get an idea of the relative cost of their process against chemical/equipment purchase. I should say I have no connection with them other than as a customer.
Alex

Hi,

I process movie film at home on a regular basis so can help you with some info here.

You have at least two DIY options - the kludgy "bucket method" which will work, sorta, although the results will be uneven and of what I'd call poor quality or at least "distressed" - which is of course fine if that's the look you want. Alternatively if you're keen to do movie film on a semi-regular basis and you want clean results you should get yourself a Lomo tank. These are Russian-made developing tanks made especially for movie film. They were popular in the 1960s. There are tons still around and they are often found on that auction site, although can be expensive (as ever, it's a case of timing). There are two sizes for 10m and 15m of film and both will process 8mm or 16mm.

As for chemistry for TXR then it's a standard BW reversal, takes about an hour. You'll need different chemistry from standard BW negative. And of course it's worth doing some test runs first!

feel free to ask if you need more specifics
best
phil

If you go to Kodak's web site you can proably still find the processing manuals which include all the formulas for B&W reversal with Kodak Films, It is a slightly different process than the Foma reversal.

http://motion.kodak.com/motion/Supp...ocessing_Manuals/H24_Modules_Online/index.htm