Re: Dumb question re: processing 4x5

Robert Chin wrote:
> I'm sorry if this has been answered before.  This is a legit question so
>  please bear with me.
> 
> My set up is not optimum.  I do not have a dedicated darkroom (for now
at
>  least).  I've done many many rolls of film over the years.  I throw 
> everyting into a changing bag, load up a reel and no problem.
> 
> I'm getting ready to process 4x5 sheet film for the first time.  It
> requires a bit more space to handle the sheet film than rolls.  Since I
> do not have a dedicated darkroom, I can't fill the tanks with the
> necessary chemicals, leave them on a tabletop, and just lift the film
> holder from tank to tank in the dark.
> 
> So my question(s) is/are simple:  I've heard that because the processing
>  tanks for 4x5 film take so long to fill, uneven development could
> result. Is this a real problem, or is it the opinion of someone really
> obsessive? Would I be better off making a light tight space to do this?
> 
I use the Jobo 2500 series sheet film tank and reels; need loader too.
If you use a Jobo processor (I use CPE-2), it takes relatively little
chemistry, and it loads quite fast.


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