Re: Some simple questions about Single-Tray Processing

David Nebenzahl <nobody@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>> Myself, I really don't see the point.
>> 
>> I interested in single-tray because,
>> 
>> 1,  My room is not large, even thougth it's capable use three trays,
>> use one tray only is attractive to me;
> 
> Well, that seems like the only compelling reason to use just one tray 
> (although the "tray ladder" suggested here might be a workaround).
> 
>> 2,  Using one-tray method means I need to pour solutions back into its
>> container, this is easy to maintain solution temperature in a water
>> bath;
> 
> But that's what makes this method much more a pain in the ass, in my 
> view; all that pouring in and out of bottles. And in black & white 
> processing, who cares about "maintaining solution temperature"? (You 
> aren't processing color paper, are you?)
> 
>> 3,  A well built, larger, dedicated photographic tray is not cheap.
> 
> Really? At least here (the US), trays are probably the cheapest items in

> a darkroom. Where are you?

This may very well be true for small sizes (up to 20x25...).

For larger sizes the single tray method is excellent. I use a Durst Printo
for all proofs and test enlargements (with RC paper of course) and make
the
larger baryta prints using a single tray (up to 100x70cm...) 

Martin