[LargeFormat] sheet film developing

[Ole Tjugen]

Funny - this is what I do too. Most of the time.

I don't presoak when tray developing, except when using monobath dev/fix; and 
then it's just to slow down the process a little touch.

I believe the problem with dye removal is worse with Kodak films. I have had 
just about any colour of the rainbow with these, but have yet to see any 
residue on any Ilford film.

Ole T


>===== Original Message From hairy possum <pleohmy@yahoo.com> =====
>I use Ilford HP 5+, I do a 5 minute pre soak.  The pre
>soak washes out the dye.  You can see it in the water
>as it empties out.
>
>Hope this helps.  I talked to a Ilford rep one time,
>first time I pre soaked, (thought I had ruined the
>film)  he told me not to worry, that it didn't hurt
>the film at all.  I developed it as I would any other
>and didn't notice any ill effects.
>
>Lauvone
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