Where to get Ilfochrome P-30

[davetravis]

Just got a call from Bart at Rainier Photo - The P3.5 kits are in and they can start shipping:

http://www.rainierphoto.com
1-800-255-3456

I will be picking mine up on Saturday (7/30) and will report my findings.

Hey Dug,
Did you ever get your kit?
Are you going to mix less than the full 5L?
If so, does it look difficult?
I've got one on order from Calumet...

 

[EdM]

The P3.5 indstruction sheet gives instructions for mixing 1, 2, or 5 litre batches.

Stir after each addition.
Developer: 400ml water + 300ml part A + 100ml part B + 100 ml part C + water to 1 litre.
Bleach: 400ml water +200ml part A + 100ml part B + 100ml part C + water to 1 litre.
Fix: 400ml wter + 500ml fixer + water to 1 litre.

My only concern is keeping qualities of the partial containers of stock solution.
I will probably break it down to the smaller bottles from my last P30 kits.

I haven't used my P3.5 kits yet - I am finishing up the P30 I was lucky enough to get from Darkroom Deals.

Regards,
Ed

 

[Dug]

Hey Dug,
Did you ever get your kit?
Are you going to mix less than the full 5L?
If so, does it look difficult?
I've got one on order from Calumet...

Dave - Got the kit. It has mixing instructions for 1, 2, and 5 liter working solutions. It is no more difficult then before, except for measuring out of large concentrate containers rather than the "pour n' stir" from the little bottles in the p-30 kit. It does not include the instructions that used to come with the p-30 kit about reusing the chemicals (1/2 new 1/2 used) to extend the life and has specific disposal requirements. From the instruction sheet and packaging, it appears to be appealing to people who are already familiar with the chemicals and process. I am inclined to turn the old P-30 instructions into a pdf to give folks more info. The concentrates are good for 3 years unmixed, according to the instruction sheet.

I'll let folks know how it turns out when I crack open the kit (next week? maybe?)