Understanding dr.5 Process

[3Dfan]

One more question - Is there a difference between quality of results in dev 1 vs. dev 2? In other words, does one of them typically have finer grain, better resolution, etc than the other?

 

[isaacc7]

Just wanted to add in a note for the original poster, and others considering using DR5. Your shipping costs can make this fairly expensive compared to other ways to have film processed. Just as an example, my mail out in a FedEx envelope (Ground) cost $4.55. Shipping back to me from Denver to San Diego was $19.23, because it required a box and was sent as 2-Day Ground. So don't be shocked by shipping charges, or wait until you have many rolls to process.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat
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Actually, I believe that David gives you some nice breaks on shipping when you meet a certain number of rolls in an order. Check his website for the details...

Isaac

 

[HerrBremerhaven]

Actually, I believe that David gives you some nice breaks on shipping when you meet a certain number of rolls in an order. Check his website for the details...

Isaac

Yes. Currently listed as 12 or more rolls to qualify for various free or reduced shipping.

http://www.dr5.com/shipping.html

That link has the details. The posting I made below the one you quoted might be helpful to some people for avoiding the mistakes I made in shipping.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat
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[coigach]

Shipping-wise, if you're outwith the USA it might be worth saving up films and doing a 'bulk' order - I do this about 4 times a year from the UK.

I use dr5 for all my b+w work - see my APUG portfolio which has both 'neutral' and 'sepia' dr5 processing. I love the dr5 process and can't recommend it highly enough

Cheers,
Gavin