Processing C41,

[Carlos Tobon Franco]

Hey buddies,

Today I make my first attempt to develop C41 at home. I'm using a MOD54 and Unicolor 1L kit. I make all the things good, and this is the first scanned picture:



I use Portra 160 4x5 film, Shen-hao camera and Nikon 180mm lens for this one.

I only have one major concern:

During the pre-soak part (1min, with 102ºF water), this water go out of the tank like green... Not so much, but I was worried... Is this normal? The film was in the refrigerator before the processing, I take it out one hour before the process...

Any help is appreciate,

 

[Kilgallb]

That is perfectly normal, I see that every time I develop Ektar or Porta. I think it is a antihalation layer.

 

[canvassy]

That is perfectly normal, I see that every time I develop Ektar or Porta. I think it is a antihalation layer.

+1. I've also seen green, blue, and pink, and a few other shades. All perfectly normal

 

[darkroommike]

It's normal and the presoak can be different colors depending on the film used, don't worry about it.

 

[Carlos Tobon Franco]

Hey, tks for your responses!

Ok, so I can go to bed without that green thing in my head

 

[HiHoSilver]

'Love your last post, Carlos. Bravo on a first C41.