MikeK
Member
Just finished processing my first batch of 8x10 film using the J&C developing tubes.
The loading of the tubes with film and solutions was a breeze. I had filled a 16x20 paper tray with water and rolled the tubes with a random back and forth action. Working with more than one tube was a little more challenging than I thought but after a while got the hang of it. I don not think I would be able to keep more than three tubes in motion at any one time.
The cap holds around 500 ml of solution. This is plenty for developing the film but a little too much solution so as to maintain balance while processing. The cap is heavier and can ride lower in the water, and I was afraid I would get uneven development. The next time through I reduced the solution to 420ml and the tube was better balanced.
I developed six sheets of FOP4 souped in ID11 1+1 for 7 minutes. Really nice negatives. Over the next couple of days I think I will try souping some film in Rodinal 1:100 but have the tube upright so will be more like stand development.
So all in all a great product at a really great price.
Mike
The loading of the tubes with film and solutions was a breeze. I had filled a 16x20 paper tray with water and rolled the tubes with a random back and forth action. Working with more than one tube was a little more challenging than I thought but after a while got the hang of it. I don not think I would be able to keep more than three tubes in motion at any one time.
The cap holds around 500 ml of solution. This is plenty for developing the film but a little too much solution so as to maintain balance while processing. The cap is heavier and can ride lower in the water, and I was afraid I would get uneven development. The next time through I reduced the solution to 420ml and the tube was better balanced.
I developed six sheets of FOP4 souped in ID11 1+1 for 7 minutes. Really nice negatives. Over the next couple of days I think I will try souping some film in Rodinal 1:100 but have the tube upright so will be more like stand development.
So all in all a great product at a really great price.
Mike