MattKing
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You print it in your darkroom.
Or you get one of the few optically printing labs left print it for you.
Or you ask over at DPUG.ORG about your other options (be sure to mention your budget).
You print it in your darkroom.hm. then how do you get your final print out of your negative? Do you get a store to do it for you?
Of course, it is only because of scanners that film still lives at all. Especially color.
As has been discussed here before, the small amounts that home users pour down their drains really causes no harm to septic systems or sewer systems. Home darkroom workers have been doing it for years all over the world; show me a documented case where it can be shown that it caused a problem to a properly built and operating system.while you may read posts here
there and everywhere that it is ok to do that, it really isn't that OK ..
I keep my B&W and Color film developing stuff separate. Mostly since it just worked out that way, but I think it's a good idea to avoid cross-contamination that way too.
As has been discussed here before, the small amounts that home users pour down their drains really causes no harm to septic systems or sewer systems. Home darkroom workers have been doing it for years all over the world; show me a documented case where it can be shown that it caused a problem to a properly built and operating system.
Of course one can still find another way to dispose of them if one wishes.
I'm following this thread with interest. Developing color negatives is my own "last frontier" since I already do B&W film and print and color print.
If developing by hand, do you guys recommend a separate developing tank from what you use for B&W?
Yes, of course they say it. They must protect themselves from liability in case somebody claims Kodak chemistry harmed their system. Again, I would like to see documented cases.it has been discussed here before. and the kodak's j-300 publication which is usually linked to
and quoted is tired and old and it is a shame people keep quoting from it because ...
while kodak originally suggested it was OK to pour photographic waste down the drain
in publication AK-3 ( 2005 ) their stand was revised.
page 7:
• Properly dispose of photographic processing chemicals in accordance with local sewer discharge regulations.
Kodak does not recommend the use of septic systems for disposal of photographic processing chemicals.
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/ak3/ak3.pdf
whether one processes 1000 rolls a week, or 1 roll a month, it is best to find out what local regulations are before dumping down the drain.
As has been discussed here before, the small amounts that home users pour down their drains really causes no harm to septic systems or sewer systems. Home darkroom workers have been doing it for years all over the world; show me a documented case where it can be shown that it caused a problem to a properly built and operating system.
Of course one can still find another way to dispose of them if one wishes.
Yes, of course they say it. They must protect themselves from liability in case somebody claims Kodak chemistry harmed their system. Again, I would like to see documented cases.
rpc
it has nothing to do with protecting themselves, it is because they are suggesting people comply with federal and local laws.
im not going to argue with you, ( at least in the us ) federal laws mandate one does not dump more than 5 parts per million silver down the drain
local municipalities mandate other levels some more some less than 5 parts / million.
if you don't like the laws contact your local governemnt officials, arguing with me isn't really going to do much seeing there really isn't anything to argue about ... its bad form suggesting someone just dump their waste down the drain ...
it reminds me of the woman who used to hang out here who suggested selenium toner was harmless because
it was in vitamins .. unfortunately people read it and they believe it.
rpc
it has nothing to do with protecting themselves, it is because they are suggesting people comply with federal and local laws.
im not going to argue with you, ( at least in the us ) federal laws mandate one does not dump more than 5 parts per million silver down the drain
local municipalities mandate other levels some more some less than 5 parts / million.
if you don't like the laws contact your local governemnt officials, arguing with me isn't really going to do much seeing there really isn't anything to argue about ... its bad form suggesting someone just dump their waste down the drain ...
it reminds me of the woman who used to hang out here who suggested selenium toner was harmless because
it was in vitamins .. unfortunately people read it and they believe it.
Oh no, here we go again.
Don't put words in my mouth, I never said anything about not liking any laws. But, show me that anything I or anybody puts down the drain actually violates any laws.
If people are worried about laws they can deal with that. I am saying that if one chooses to put chemistry down the drain, the evidence (or lack of it) shows that no harm will occur.
[...] But, show me that anything I or anybody puts down the drain actually violates any laws.
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