david_wiinikka_lydon

<p>Hi,<br>

I am new to this sight and getting back to developing my own film/prints after a very long hiatus.<br>

I just developed a couple of rolls of 35mm film. They seem to look fine, but one of them really likes to "curl up" and I can't get it to lay flat in the negative carrier.<br>

I hung both rolls of film to dry the same exact way. Both were really old (around 8 years), so I don't know if that could have something to do with it. Also, the one that is giving me problems is infrared.<br>

Is there anything I can do to rectify this?</p>

<p>LOL. No, Rebecca. I have had this roll of film lying around for a LONG time. Just finished developing it and can't wait to see what a contact sheet reveals. Looks pretty good, though I still can't quite figure out where/what it is.<br>

FYI, in case anyone cares...I soaked it in water for 3 minutes then used HC-110 (Dilution B) for 6 minutes at 68 degrees F. The rest(stop/fix etc) pretty standard.<br>

Thank you to everyone for your input. It was really helpful.</p>

<p>Hello,<br>

My first question is about storing chemicals. I've decided to start developing my B&W negatives at home and bought developer, fixer and Photo-Flo today, but no photo store in my area had <em>any</em> size containers to store mixed chemicals in. I figure I'll just order some online, but in the meantime, was wondering if any clean container with a screw cap will be okay to use at least temporarily. (for instance, I found gallon size water jugs) I really want to get started, but if this is a horrible idea, I guess i can wait a few days.<br>

<br />My questions regarding mixing are to double check that I am understanding the correct process:<br /> - First, I have a 14.6oz envelope of Kodak D-76. Is it correct that I mix the entire envelope with water to make 1 gallon of developer and then dilute it 1:1 (or whatever ratio is appropriate)?<br>

- I also have a 16oz bottle of Kodak HC-110 that says it makes 2 gallons. The stock solution though says it's 64oz. Am I reading it correctly that if you make "Working Solution A" and mix it 1:3 that the entire bottle would make the 2 gallons?<br>

- Lastly, I have 1 U.S.quart of Kodafix Solution that says it makes 1 gallon. The directions say (for film) that the solution should be mixed 1:3. Is that 1:3 ratio AFTER mixing it to make a gallon or should I be using the fixer straight out of the original bottle?<br>

...and I am assuming that if it makes 1 gallon, the amount of water will be 1 gallon less the amount of the chemical.</p>

<p>I appreciate any info. and apologize for what might be sort of dumb questions. I just want to get it right and not waste this stuff.<br>

THANKS!!</p>

<p>Larry, I used a Tiffen Red #25 Filter.<br>

Chris...Thank you. It seems I at least got the filter right. </p>

<p>Hello.<br>

I have a roll of HIE infrared film that is a few years old (I don't even know how old...maybe 8yrs!). I'm going to give it my best shot developing it and wondering if anyone has tips on timing/temperature and what developer might work best in this situation. It was refrigerated for most of that time which hopefully will help, but since I don't remember what the images are though, I won't cry about it (I hope).<br>

Also, in the past, I never seemed to have much luck getting the contrast I wanted, but the last time I actually developed infrared was, well....before the internet, so maybe new information will help. My experience level is pretty low, but I'm not a total novice either.<br>

I appreciate any info.<br>

Thanks!</p>