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Tri-X 320 : Wormlike elements on negatives ?


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<p>Tri-X 320 - 6x7 frames on a fresh 220 roll.<br /> <br /> I shot this film for the first time over the weekend. I am getting<br /> some very obvious wormlike patterns on the negatives.<br /> <br /> This is not a grain issue, as the wormlike elements are not<br /> microscopic. When viewed through a simplye 4x loupe they<br /> appear to be part of the film base. Jump out at only 8x10 print.<br /> <br /> If this is just the nature of the film, then so be it. Though I would<br /> have a hard time time believing this is subjectively appealing<br /> to anyone. But if it is not typical of TriX320, then I'd like some<br /> thoughts on what might be going wrong on here.<br /> <br /> Processed as follows:<br /> Fresh D76 stock, distilled water, 68, N-1 (condensor head).<br /> All other baths fresh, distilled, within 1 degree. Hang dried<br /> in my usual dust-free area (never had a problem).<br /> The roll was1 week fresh from a major supplier.<br /> <br /> Please see the scan the 'worming' I'm observing.<br /> <br /> Thanks<br /> Dave</p><div>00VDL1-199299584.thumb.jpg.2ed993f09bc5e636edc7da82e6f15a7a.jpg</div>
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<p>Thank you Lex. <br>

It must have been the wash cycle. I have always washed using much cooler water, but it sounds<br>

like I was just getting away with one on my previous film of choice. I'll take my knock on the<br>

knuckles here and get the temps straight. Such a beautiful film. I am very happy to hear this.</p>

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<p>Lex beat me to it....yes , it is definitely reticulation....and quite a bad case of it. One answer can be to have your wash water flow into a large container......say 2-3 gallons and then have another tube out from that container to the washing tank. That way , if there is a sudden drop, or increase in temp, the large volume of water in the holding vessel reduces the rapidity of the change. Cheers, Robert</p>
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<p>We've a cold spell where I live. Just measured the cold tap and it was like 45 degrees. The lead<br>

is close to the main coming in from the outdoors. I have a hot water supply in the darkroom, so I<br>

will be fine. So, the case history here is that a 28 degree drop induces severe reticulation. Anyway,<br>

clearly an oversight on my part.</p>

 

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<p>Jeff - It certainly is an interesting effect. Gives the whites a texture that is very appealing.<br>

The effect on skin rendering, however, is quite unpleasant, as it makes it look diseased.<br>

I'll be doing a snowy 4x5 adventure next month and might reticulate a couple sheets for<br>

the fun of it. It should be very interesting to see the texture it adds to the snowy whites.</p>

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