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?
> 
> Advice welcome from all.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
You can use Polaroid 55 for positive and 
negatives. Prints very nice, too. And you get that 
decorative edge without having to use Photoshop.

There are dedicated film tanks for 4x5 and they 
must work or they'd be long gone from the market.
Load the tank in the dark, keep your chemistry 
ready and process as you would 35mm in tank.

Cheers