Retrocine b+w reversal kits, have you used them?

[wildbill]

I was surprised not to find any threads on this. Sounds like a good option for anyone who doesn't want to mix their own. Anyone used it?
http://www.retrocine.com/products/bw-developing-kits/

 

[GregW]

I bought a kit, waiting on warmer weather to give it a shot. He was easy to deal with and shipped quickly.

 

[bsdunek]

Thanks, wildbill! I wasn't aware of this. I have thought I would like to use my Bolex H8 again, and this would be great to be able to develop my own.

 

[wildbill]

Thanks, wildbill! I wasn't aware of this. I have thought I would like to use my Bolex H8 again, and this would be great to be able to develop my own.

Yeah, I would use it for sheet film if I wasn't into mixing my own stuff. I didn't do very well in high school chemistry but I love mixing things in the darkroom.

I'll send them an email to see if the kit uses chemical re-exposure or not.
Greg, what did shipping cost you?

 

[GregW]

Hi,
It uses light re-exposure. He gives pretty thorough instructions for mixing and use. Plus links to info online. It is a dry kit with little packets of all the chemicals. So does satisfy that mad scientist urge! ; )
shipping was 8 bucks.

 

[1920]

Oh cool…..so could I make "slides" out of 4x5 Tri-X??

 

[wildbill]

Oh cool…..so could I make "slides" out of 4x5 Tri-X??

Yes. Nearly all b+w films can be processed as slides.

 

[mr.datsun]

The kit looks attractive. Wish we could use it here in the UK. Any results, anyone?