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Hey folks, we are missing just a couple items to be able to do E6 color development by hand using the [[Darkroom/Resources#Developing_Stuff | chems Eric donated]]. I have amazon prime, so I can get some of this stuff with free shipping. You can paypal me donations; email for address. I will buy the gear when we get close to the donations target.
Hey folks, we have successfully achieved E6 color development by hand using the [[Darkroom/Resources#Developing_Stuff | chems Eric donated]]. This is a full 6 bath E6 kit (as opposed to [[Darkroom/Rapid_E-6_Film_Development | E6 Rapid]]).  


==E6 checklist==
==E6 "6 bath" steps==
Following is the protocol we followed, it is a hybrid of the instructions on the box of chems and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-6_process#Six-bath_process_version 6 bath instructions on wikipedia]. I will write down the exact chems we used and find a link for them next time I'm in the space. If you want a simpler process, consider [[Darkroom/Rapid E-6 Film Development | E6 Rapid]].
# '''1st dev''' - 6 min @ 100.0°F
# water stop bath - 2 min @ 100.0°F
# '''reversal''' - 2 min @ 96-103°F
#'''2nd dev''' - 6 min @ 96-103°F
#'''pre-bleach''' - 2 min @ 90-103°F
#'''bleach''' - 6 min @ 92-103°F
# water rinse @ 92-103°F
# '''fixer''' - 4 min @ 92-103°F
# water rinse @ 92-103°F (goes in fix-water jug)
# final rinse - 1 min @ 80-103°F (includes photo flo)
 
==Color Development Equipment Checklist==
*Large tub, translucent plastic preferred (think we have this)
*Large tub, translucent plastic preferred (think we have this)
*E6 chems (thanks Eric!)
*E6 chems (thanks Eric!)
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===Donations===
===Donations===


[[User:Hurtstotouchfire | Kelly]] - $20
*[[User:Hurtstotouchfire | Kelly]] - $20
**Subtotal: $80.71
*Rubin - $80.71
**Subtotal: $0


Subtotal: $80.71
'''We have enough monies! Kelly is ordering stuff.'''
 
(put your donation pledge here!)


==Film==
==Film==
===Development queue===
===Development queue===
When we get this all together and actually mix up the chems, we will want to try to use them up within a week or so. Given this, it's good if we have a little backlog of slide film ready to develop before we mix up the chems. If you have slide film you've shot (or can commit to shoot soon, add a date) you can add yourself to the development queue here. (''I understand the batch should be good for ~15-20 rolls? Jas can probably comment.'' --[[User:Hurtstotouchfire|Hurtstotouchfire]] 17:58, 24 June 2011 (UTC))
Update: Kelly and MacKenzie mixed up a 1 liter batch of E6 chems on 8/14/11 and have developed 8 rolls in it since then. Feel free to book yourself some E6 time while the chems are still good! --[[User:Hurtstotouchfire|Hurtstotouchfire]] 02:03, 23 August 2011 (UTC)


*[[User:Hurtstotouchfire | Kelly]] - 3 rolls
*[[User:Heroic|Heroic]] 06:08, 8 August 2011 (UTC) - about eight rolls
**2 rolls [http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-E100VS-Professional-Exposures-Transparency/dp/B000NK3T78/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1308938006&sr=1-1 Kodak e100VS], shot.
**Various Velvia 50, Velvia 100, Digibase CR200, shot on the Big Island of Hawaii
**1 roll [http://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Fujichrome-Velvia-Color-Slide/dp/B000A1ERX0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308937979&sr=8-1 Fuji Velvia 100], shooting this weekend in Indiana


===Donating film===
===Donating film===
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===E6 examples and recommendations===
===E6 examples and recommendations===
If you're just looking for advice on what film to get, you can check out what other people have been shooting, above. Unfortunately slide film is a bit more expensive than color negative film, running about $8/roll for 36 exposures on 35mm. It's lovely though. I know that Joachim and Jas can probably provide more examples (links, guys?), but [http://www.flickr.com/photos/httf/tags/e6/ my flickr feed] has a few shots which were E6 processed slide film. --[[User:Hurtstotouchfire|Hurtstotouchfire]] 17:58, 24 June 2011 (UTC)
If you're just looking for advice on what film to get, you can check out what other people have been shooting, above. Unfortunately slide film is a bit more expensive than color negative film, running about $8/roll for 36 exposures on 35mm. It's lovely though. I know that Joachim and Jas can probably provide more examples (links, guys?), but [http://www.flickr.com/photos/httf/tags/e6/ my flickr feed] has a few shots which were E6 processed slide film. --[[User:Hurtstotouchfire|Hurtstotouchfire]] 17:58, 24 June 2011 (UTC)
Here are some random shots on Velvia:  [https://picasaweb.google.com/closeenoughforjas/MiscellaneousVelvia] [[User:Heroic|Heroic]] 06:11, 8 August 2011 (UTC)

Latest revision as of 01:14, 25 August 2011

Hey folks, we have successfully achieved E6 color development by hand using the chems Eric donated. This is a full 6 bath E6 kit (as opposed to E6 Rapid).

E6 "6 bath" steps[edit]

Following is the protocol we followed, it is a hybrid of the instructions on the box of chems and the 6 bath instructions on wikipedia. I will write down the exact chems we used and find a link for them next time I'm in the space. If you want a simpler process, consider E6 Rapid.

  1. 1st dev - 6 min @ 100.0°F
  2. water stop bath - 2 min @ 100.0°F
  3. reversal - 2 min @ 96-103°F
  4. 2nd dev - 6 min @ 96-103°F
  5. pre-bleach - 2 min @ 90-103°F
  6. bleach - 6 min @ 92-103°F
  7. water rinse @ 92-103°F
  8. fixer - 4 min @ 92-103°F
  9. water rinse @ 92-103°F (goes in fix-water jug)
  10. final rinse - 1 min @ 80-103°F (includes photo flo)

Color Development Equipment Checklist[edit]

  • Large tub, translucent plastic preferred (think we have this)
  • E6 chems (thanks Eric!)
  • temp controller (see shopping list below)
  • chem bottles, 1 qt x6 (see shopping list below)
  • plastic reels, 35mm & 120 (ours are convertible)
  • film tanks (check!)
  • timer (check!)
  • Darkroom (check!)

Most of this stuff is on the Darkroom resources page.

Kelly's Shopping list[edit]

Total: $102.71

Donations[edit]

  • Kelly - $20
    • Subtotal: $80.71
  • Rubin - $80.71
    • Subtotal: $0

We have enough monies! Kelly is ordering stuff.

Film[edit]

Development queue[edit]

Update: Kelly and MacKenzie mixed up a 1 liter batch of E6 chems on 8/14/11 and have developed 8 rolls in it since then. Feel free to book yourself some E6 time while the chems are still good! --Hurtstotouchfire 02:03, 23 August 2011 (UTC)

  • Heroic 06:08, 8 August 2011 (UTC) - about eight rolls
    • Various Velvia 50, Velvia 100, Digibase CR200, shot on the Big Island of Hawaii

Donating film[edit]

If you'd like to donate some slide film or $$ towards slide film that may be helpful for people who don't already have a backlog of E6 film to develop.

E6 examples and recommendations[edit]

If you're just looking for advice on what film to get, you can check out what other people have been shooting, above. Unfortunately slide film is a bit more expensive than color negative film, running about $8/roll for 36 exposures on 35mm. It's lovely though. I know that Joachim and Jas can probably provide more examples (links, guys?), but my flickr feed has a few shots which were E6 processed slide film. --Hurtstotouchfire 17:58, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

Here are some random shots on Velvia: [1] Heroic 06:11, 8 August 2011 (UTC)