calshot Posted January 25, 2010 Share #1 Posted January 25, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Any body still making up solutions for processing using actual chemicals? Having a clear out and just discovered my set of balances by Johnsons of Hendon. Do they have a value I don't really want to take to charity shop if we can find a good home for a keen person guess would need to be UK Anybody remember them. Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DOUG66 Posted January 25, 2010 Share #2 Posted January 25, 2010 Yes, I have been making up my own solutions for many years using raw chemicals. particularly for E6 and C41 processes. The problem now is getting the colour developers (CD3 and CD4) in the small quantities required. The last 25gm of CD4 that I got must have been in stock for a long time as it had deteriorated in the bottle, so I made a decision to cease C41 processing, and I went digital (M8). I still process E6 but when my stock of AGFACHROME 50 ASA runs out I will make a decision on that. I posted my method of overcoming the temperature control recently on this forum. It is amazing what one can get away with in home processing I use any rapid fixer-hardner, white vinegar (diluted 1 to 10) as a one shot stop bath, and dishwasher rinse aid (5 or 6 drops per Lt.) as a final rinse. Regretfully I think home processing is a dying art, in spite of the fact that the quality of commercial processing has recently become a bit hit and miss, due to lack of through put, unless you move to the professional labs. I probably will not get rid of my equipment as I am a bit of a Magpie, but you might get some takers on e-bay, there are photographic students out there that may want to explore the processing capabilities of home processing. I got great satisfaction and pleasure from doing it myself. Doug. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted January 25, 2010 Share #3 Posted January 25, 2010 C41 kits have been difficult for 3 decades. I have almost given up. It is a shame to as the neg color neg film is superior to anything past. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacAulay Posted January 25, 2010 Share #4 Posted January 25, 2010 C41 kits are easily available in the UK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth Posted January 25, 2010 Share #5 Posted January 25, 2010 Any body still making up solutions for processing using actual chemicals? Having a clear out and just discovered my set of balances by Johnsons of Hendon. Do they have a value I don't really want to take to charity shop if we can find a good home for a keen person guess would need to be UK Anybody remember them. Rob I would love to have them if you are looking for a good home for them and yes. Home processing B&W is the only type of photography I do. Is there another way? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 25, 2010 Share #6 Posted January 25, 2010 Please use the B&S section of the forum for trades, or consider a similar donation. It's what keeps the lights on and makes the forum free for everyone to use. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 25, 2010 Share #7 Posted January 25, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Is there another way? Yes, you could send your film to one of the commercial processors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth Posted January 25, 2010 Share #8 Posted January 25, 2010 Yes, you could send your film to one of the commercial processors.But then you are handing over 70% of the picture taking process to a third party who is not as committed as I am to the result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calshot Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted January 25, 2010 Whoops sorry Andy. But I am not realy selling them more like giving them away. Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth Posted January 25, 2010 Share #10 Posted January 25, 2010 Whoops sorry Andy. But I am not realy selling them more like giving them away.Rob Rob It would seem as though any form of exchange choose how altruistic is frowned upon on this forum. I had the similar response when I offered a roll of Kodachrome to a Japanese gentleman who had never experienced the delights of that iconic film. I sent it to him any way and he was very grateful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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