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Safelight for Ilford Ortho Plus?

Jimi3

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I’m working on a project that would be a lot easier if I could handle some 35mm film under a safe light, so I’m going to get some Ilford Ortho. Does anyone know what type of safelight filtration I’ll need? I already have a housing - I thinking I’ll just need a piece of glass, I believe 8x10”.
 
From the Ilford Ortho datasheet:

Safelight recommendations

Either total darkness or use an ILFORD 906 (dark red) safelight illuminated by a 15 watt bulb. As a precaution
against fogging and resultant reduced image contrast, a minimum distance of 1·2 m/4ft between the safelight
and the working area is recommended. For best results, keep safelight exposure to a minimum.

The Kodak GBX-2 is the equivalent of the Ilford 906.

B&H carries an 8x10 Ilford 906 of $159.95. You may find it cheaper somewhere else. I'd check eBay too.


Fumbling around in the dark is free.
 
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Awesome, thanks. I’ll see if there are any in eBay as well.

I’ve been fumbling in the dark for a while now, and it’s time consuming, as well giving inconsistent results, so…I think I’ll give this a try.
 
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