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Hey folks, we have | 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 | ==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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==Film== | ==Film== | ||
===Development queue=== | ===Development queue=== | ||
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: | *[[User:Heroic|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=== | ===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.
- 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[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]
- Temperature controller - $72.77
- Accordion chem bottles, 1qt - $4.99 (x6)
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)