Re: How many volumn of solution do I need to smoothly process print

On May 4, 10:00=A0am, t...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 (Thor Lancelot Simon) wrote:
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> =A0<dan.c.qu...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> >Pre-wetting the paper is another way when using minimal
> >solution volumes. A minute or two will do. Pour out the water,
> >pour in the developer.
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> This is a very bad idea, as a general-purpose development
> technique -- it will dramatically change the characteristic curve
> of the paper, or, at least, the papers I was using when I tried it
> Thor Lancelot Simon
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   I'd suppose the same could be said for pre-wetted film although
I've never heard it mentioned. In both instances one might think of
pre-wetting as water bath development but with one pre-development
bath. Perhaps my use of very dilute one-shot developer and some
what extended development times preclude the effect.
   Usually I've enough solution volume so skip pre-wetting. IMO, one
wetting couldn't possibly make any more than an insignificant
difference; taking into account my very watery developer.
I will though look out for pre-wet effects. Dan