Re: Dumb question re: processing 4x5

In article <13iacqm89oguafe@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, pico <pico.pico.net>
wrote:
>"Robert Chin" <bchin_us@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
>news:ffd9re018fc@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>> 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.
>
>Not if you use a film and developer you can pre-soak or use high
dilutions 
>with long development times.

It's not really an issue with Jobo drums because the drum is _supposed to_
be already rotating, and the processor level (and the water bath properly
filled so the drum doesn't float at an angle) before you pour anything
into it.

The pre-wet once recommended by Jobo can cause serious problems with some
processes, for example C41.  I have also seen it lower film speed when I
was doing film and developer tests.  I wouldn't use it.

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  Thor Lancelot Simon	                                    
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