Want to Buy WTB: 4 1/2 inch green safelight filter for darkroom

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mfohl

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Hello Folks, I'm interested in a green safelight filter: I'm going to try my hand at developing by inspection. I have one of those round cheeso safelights, but it has served me well for years. I have the amber filter in it, and maybe one more laying around.

If you have a round green filter for it, let me know. I'll also entertain suggestions for something else.

Thanks!

-- Mark
 

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You are looking for a Kodak #3 dark green filter. Mount it with a 15 watt bulb @4 feet , which can be used for a very few seconds only after film is half developed.
 

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Kodak made a 5 1/2-inch Series #3 filter. I have never seen a 4 1/2-inch.

Developing by inspection sounds like a good idea but it takes experience and a lot of testing. Controlling the development (time/temperature/agitation/chemical strength etc.) is a better way to go. When I was a kid (working for a commercial photographer) I was zapped a few times trying to process by inspection. Handling an electrical switch with salt-water hands is a bit hazardous.


Good luck
 
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mfohl

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Thanks for these tips, Folks. After reading the thread in the B&W chemistry group, including the published article, I may pursue other avenues to better negatives.

Cheers,

-- Mark
 

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I may have one of these at home... I will have to check. I'm snowed in at work for now; don't know when I will get home. I've been here since Monday - but once I do get home, I know exactly where to look for it. I will PM you when I find out more.
 

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