Walt
I have a couple of questions for you:
On 11 Apr 2005, at 14:18, Walt Wayman wrote:
> I rate Efke 25 at -- surprise, surprise -- 25 and develop it at the
> usual 20C/68F for 7 minutes in R09 1:40 or for 8 1/2 minutes in D-76
> 1:1. I will alter these times by 30 seconds or up to 1 minute
> depending on the subject matter and whether or not I'm trying to
> increase or decrease contrast.
>
What makes you increase or decrease contrast? Is it perhaps where the
lighting has been flat or too emphasized?
> Also, this film should be given a 1-minute water bath prior to
> immersion in the developer. Other than that, just handle it like any
> other B&W film.
>
What's the water bath for? I have been doing this for a few months
now, just to equalise temperatures, but the water comes out purplish
from FP4 or HP5. I probably know the answer, but I have forgotten so I
am sorry if you have already mentioned it.
Chris
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