Using Kodak Ektacolor SP chemicals for RA-4 open trays

[Vika Eksta]

Hi everyone! I was wondering if there is anyone out there who has tried using Kodak Ektacolor Prime SP developer and bleachfix with an open tray process or drum? I have read that these particular chemicals have been designed for the minilab so I was wondering if one can even use them at the manual home lab?!
I am experimenting with RA-4 open tray process for couple of months now. Previously I have used Adox Ra-4 kit but now I have a chance to get the Ektacolor SP and so I an thinking if I should. The paper I use is a roll of Kodak Endura.

 

[halfaman]

I use Fuji Hunt EnviroPrint MP60 which it is also a monocomponent concentrate for minilabs. It works beatifuly on my Jobo.

I have concerns about a monocomponent Blix, mentioned to be an unstable solution. PE was not convinced at all about the shelf life of this kind of products, I use two components Blix.

 

[koraks]

I was wondering if one can even use them at the manual home lab?!

I don't see why not.
Like @halfaman I use Fuji MP chemistry aimed at mini labs and RT processors, but I exclusively develop in trays. No problems. I'd be surprised if it is much different for Kodak chemistry.

PE was not convinced at all about the shelf life of this kind of products, I use two components Blix.

I use a monocomponent blix (Fuji Hunt). It's quite stable IF it's stored in full bottles without any oxygen. In half full bottles it only lasts about a year max.

 

[brbo]

I use it in drums. I dilute 1 + 1 and develop for 50s@35ºC. I also dilute blix for better economy.

edit: Sorry, I missed that you were talking about SP. I use Kodak Ektacolor Prime dev. replenisher RT/LU and Ektacolor Prime Blix RT/LU.

 

[Vika Eksta]

thanks for replying!

 

[Vika Eksta]

I use Fuji Hunt EnviroPrint MP60 which it is also a monocomponent concentrate for minilabs. It works beatifuly on my Jobo.

I have concerns about a monocomponent Blix, mentioned to be an unstable solution. PE was not convinced at all about the shelf life of this kind of products, I use two components Blix.

thanks for replying!

 

[Vika Eksta]

I use Fuji Hunt EnviroPrint MP60 which it is also a monocomponent concentrate for minilabs. It works beatifuly on my Jobo.

I have concerns about a monocomponent Blix, mentioned to be an unstable solution. PE was not convinced at all about the shelf life of this kind of products, I use two components Blix.

thank you!

 

[Marja]

I use Fuji Hunt EnviroPrint MP60 which it is also a monocomponent concentrate for minilabs. It works beatifuly on my Jobo.

I have concerns about a monocomponent Blix, mentioned to be an unstable solution. PE was not convinced at all about the shelf life of this kind of products, I use two components Blix.

Hi, I see that you use Fuji MP60. I just bought it with a starter but I can't find anywhere how I should use/mix it. there is no instruction included with the package/bottle. Could you tell me how you do it? Thanks!

 

[halfaman]

Hi, I see that you use Fuji MP60. I just bought it with a starter but I can't find anywhere how I should use/mix it. there is no instruction included with the package/bottle. Could you tell me how you do it? Thanks!

https://asset.fujifilm.com/www/es/f...c9929a58de46d5c65037fe72/TB_RA4_E01_10-20.pdf (page 22)

 

[Marja]

https://asset.fujifilm.com/www/es/f...c9929a58de46d5c65037fe72/TB_RA4_E01_10-20.pdf (page 22)

Thx!