C41 Processing

I've just started processing my own c41 with my jobo unit. I love the

results and haven't had any problems so far. But I have a couple of

questions for the experience people. 1) How many of you exceed the

recommend # of rolls to be processed in a, lets say, a Arista Kit?

It's recommened at max 32 sheets of 4x5. How far can you go without

replenishing and still maintain good results? 2) Do I always have to

dispose the bleach when I dispose the developer from the same batch?

In other words, if I mix a new batch of dev can I use the bleach from

a previous batch or is it wise to mix new one? Same question for the

stabilizer. Thanks.

Danny;

I consider the Jobo drum processor to be a one time developer process. I use a prewet to get the drum up to temperature and to get even wetting, so this dilutes the developer and a drum such as the Jobo aerates the developer. So, I toss it after every run. I use exactly what Jobo recommends, and fill my tank to capacity.

I keep reusing the bleach with replenishment. Same with the fix and with the stabilizer. If you search my posts you will see the method that I recommend.

I use Kodak chemistry exclusively, but the Fuji Hunt chemistry is just about identical if not exactly the same.

Ron Mowrey