What happens if the Photo-Flo is foamy from just being mixed? Several posters warned against this but I wonder what the ill effect could be.
As long as your towel is 100% cotton, you used phosphate-free washing powder, and you didn't use a scented dryer sheet, you should be okay drying your hands before taking the film out of the tank.Then I dry my hands before taking the film out and hanging it.
Yes, yes and yes. But I am OK. It's the OP who has a puzzle.As long as your towel is 100% cotton, you used phosphorus-free washing powder, and you didn't use a scented dryer sheet, you should be okay.
I am astonished I was able to develop film without problems before the internet and photo forums. If I had known how difficult it was then, I might never of taken up photography.
Don't ever use this.
What happens if the Photo-Flo is foamy from just being mixed? Several posters warned against this but I wonder what the ill effect could be.
Well, the reason I asked about foam in the Photo-flo (Post # 51 above) is that I usually stir the photo-flo tank before immersing the film reel in it. It's worked for me for 40 years so when I got out a roll of film with nasty mottling in it, I wondered if that final step may have been the culprit.
The scan below shows the effect in the siding of the house. (I photoshopped it out of the sky area.) It's on Rollei infrared film, which I've been using for years.
If you've seen anything like this from any cause, I'd be interested in the story.
Well, the reason I asked about foam in the Photo-flo (Post # 51 above) is that I usually stir the photo-flo tank before immersing the film reel in it. It's worked for me for 40 years so when I got out a roll of film with nasty mottling in it, I wondered if that final step may have been the culprit.
The scan below shows the effect in the siding of the house. (I photoshopped it out of the sky area.) It's on Rollei infrared film, which I've been using for years.
If you've seen anything like this from any cause, I'd be interested in the story.
I don't see the point of Photo-Flo.
I use distilled water for diluting the developer, a plain water stop, diluting the fixer, and the three changes for the Ilford Method wash. Less than 1.5 liter of water total for a roll of 35mm film.
I used to hold the ends of the washed film and snap it straight a few times to remove most of the water, hang it up in the bathroom shower stall and squeegee between my first and second fingers. No scratches, no water marks or drying marks and virtually no dust.
Now instead of the finger squeegee I wipe down both sides of the film with a Kimwipe. Same result and it dries a lot faster.
When I'm an old man I will sit on my butt and rant online about Photoflo and surge marks..........??????
Oh Boy
Never mind.
If one has problems with Photoflo an old grizzled darkroom man swears by this stuff. Supposed to be miraculous stuff.
Edwal LFN Wetting Agent - 4 oz.
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When I'm an old man I will sit on my butt and rant online about Photoflo and surge marks..........??????
Oh Boy
Never mind.
Whom is the old man of which you speak?
If you've seen anything like this from any cause, I'd be interested in the story.
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