What kind of timing device you are using for developing films?

traveler_101 · Dec 31, 2019

gorbas said:
Since my beginnings in mid 70's I'm using some kind of stopwatch to time my film developing, first mechanical, then digital. For the last ~20 years I was using Ikea Wirra 18951 watch, alarm clock, stopwatch, room temperature device, deepening of the orientation of the sensor. Now lower half of the digits start disappearing and precise timing become iffy. I'm looking for something similar to replace it. Of course, Ikea does not make it any more.
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My wrist watch. I start pouring about 10 seconds before the second hand sweeps up to the top of the dial. I also write down the precise start time on a piece of paper and add in the development time to tell me when to stop. That way I do not become confused trying to remember when 10 minutes is up. I only have to worry about my tank inversion regime on a minute by minute basis.

I am surprised at the number of people who use clocks of some sort. On another forum the answer most participants gave was an app.

Michael Firstlight · Dec 31, 2019

Timing device user depends on process and processor used:

1) Film developing (up to 4x5): None. Phototherm Sidekick manages time automatically as per program, auto heats chem and maintains constant temp throughout.
2) Paper Processing: (up to 11x14 color and B&W): None, Fuimoto CP32 manages time automatically as per program, auto heats chem and maintains constant temp throughout.
3) Jobo CPP2 Print Processing: Gralab 300
4) Enlarging: RH Designs Analyzer Pro (combo f-stop analyzer and integrated timer)

MFL

Louis Nargi · Dec 31, 2019

For Film development a Gralab 300 it dose throb for me, and for the enlargers a Time o Lite EZC 69 that works great.

Randy Stewart · Feb 16, 2020

For B&W film, hand agitated in steel tanks, I use a GE X-Ray clock timer I received used in 1958. For color films and papers, A Vivitar Process Time Commander, controlling a rotary drum processer from early 1980s.

James Bleifus · Feb 16, 2020

awty said:
I usually try and leave my phone out of site, incase it rings and fogs the paper.

You can also activate the ”Do Not Disturb” feature on your phone which will save you from having your screen light up from rings and texts while you're in the darkroom.

Cheers, James

foc · Feb 16, 2020

I have noticed that no one is using a sundial.

tezzasmall · Feb 16, 2020

foc said:
I have noticed that no one is using a sundial.

Especially not in the UK ...at the moment anyway!

Terry S

mgb74 · Feb 16, 2020

https://www.thermoworks.com/TimeStick-Trio

R.Gould · Feb 16, 2020

A patterson triple timer that I bought many years ago, also use it for timing paper processing

Maris · Feb 16, 2020

Talking Timer - soothing electronic voice that counts down while I tray develop sheet film in the dark.

CropDusterMan · Feb 16, 2020

I use the iPhone Timer from Digital Truth (Massive Dev.).

I really enjoy it for hand agitation...my films have all been spot on...I like the little metronome
sounds and beeps...use it with PMK.

What kind of timing device you are using for developing films?

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