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Wow - Stand developing

Krzys

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So I had 3 sheets of 4x5 fp4 left to develop and decided to try taco style in a tank with 1:100 Rodinal for 1hr at room temp (26degrees C). Agitation at 30 mins, 2 inversions.

They are drying now and show much much much more detail in the highlights and shadows than the previous 2 sheets (1:25 for 9 minutes). Especially in the overcast skies.

Pretty good for a blind trial if you ask me.
 
Rodinal 1+25 isn't really good if you ask me. 1+50 is much better IMHO.
 
I've been very pleased with the stand development - I got some very old film called Svema FN125. When I couldn't find any info on it I decided develop it with the stand technique - it worked out very well.
 
A rubber band around the middle of the film with the emulsion facing inwards. Looks like a taco and fits into a tank.

Anon Ymous, I use 1:25 for trays to cut down on time and normally 1:50 for tanks. I just cant believe that it worked so well with zero planning or preparation. I think after a few refinements I will be sold.
 
Everyone gets it wrong. Its a good way to get 4 sheets into one 2 reel (35mm) tank!

Some people have problems with the rubber band and soak in a tray of fixer afterward. I had none.

Not sure about agitation though...since this was stand dev with just a swirl.
 
I've got some 8x10 sheets of FP4+ to develop, and was thinking of stand -- of course, I've done tray development and an hour+ in the dark is a bit much even for the chillest of dudes.

Still, there were a few scenes where highlights being blown may be an issue so...will give it a try.
 

Use an 8x10 paper safe as a developing tank for sheet film.
 
Colin Corneau said:
I've got some 8x10 sheets of FP4+ to develop, and was thinking of stand -- of course, I've done tray development and an hour+ in the dark is a bit much even for the chillest of dudes.
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Try using a clam shell type paper safe as your tray - no more long waits in the dark. I have used it and it works great. Someone else here on APUG suggested this in another thread. Unfortunately I no longer remember who it was so am unable to credit him/her.

Dan
 
Wow great shadow detail on those shots!
 
I am a HUGE fan of semi-stand for roll film. As far as sheet film goes it can be finicky... Method of agitation seems to be crucial. I would also suggest making prints before you pass judgment. Good luck! Shawn
 

Twas I.
 
i am a big fan of stand development as well just stand ... with roll film.
i always have more than a few sheets of sheet film to process at once
and i haven't figured out a way to leave them be ..
i've attempted in FR tanks, but i HATE those things,
not only do they seem to hold 12 gallons of developer, it is
hard to load film in them ...
maybe i'll try again someday ...
i have a 11x14 paper safe, but it is filled with coated glass plates
 
squinonescolon said:
Using the paper safe, how do you keep the film submerged?
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Have you tried making it float? It has been a while since I tried, but I don't recall any difficulty. If it floats, develop it face down, or use a cheap plastic frame. In any case, make sure the film is thoroughly wet before you close the lid.
 
Sorry to erect an old post but - for taco-style you to one rubber band for each sheet right? I can't picture how you got 4 of them in one 2 reel stainless tank. Can you help me visualize? Thanks!

Ah, never mind I found a photo elsewhere ... seems I can easily use the plastic tanks I have laying around.

Sweeet.
 
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Shawn Dougherty said:
I am a HUGE fan of semi-stand for roll film. As far as sheet film goes it can be finicky... Method of agitation seems to be crucial. I would also suggest making prints before you pass judgment. Good luck! Shawn
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I do all my roll film that way now. Such a low stress method, and it yields beautifully smooth, consistent results.

I don't do it too often with sheet film, but when I do I use tubes a la Steve Sherman. I find it dependably consistent as well.
 
jnanian said:
i always have more than a few sheets of sheet film to process at once and i haven't figured out a way to leave them be ..
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Dividers in a big tray? I make dividers from those green strawberry baskets, and lay the baskets in a big tray (11x14 or 16x20), about 1 cm deep with developer. I put them all into a tray of water together, then I do the fix in a Jobo 3010 tank, though a tray or hangers would work just fine if not better. I just cut off one side so the film sticks out there. They are full of plastic flash, so be careful to always have the emulsion facing up, or you can get scratches. I am sure there are some stainless baskets made by someone for something non-photography-related that would work even better, though they might be pricey.

Eventually, I will just get a tray slosher. Where is a good source for them?
 
swchris said:
Where did you find the photo?

regards,
chris
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Googling around, found it on some Flickr discussion page:

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From what I remember, this guy was using hair-ties (with no metal) instead of rubber bands.
 
2F/2F said:
Eventually, I will just get a tray slosher. Where is a good source for them?
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You can buy them from various sources (Photo Formulary has a popular one I think), but I got a local plastic fabrications business to make me one to my specs - perfect (and about the same price).

Ian
 
Thanks. I think I'll try this the next time I develop 9x12cm.
 
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