after tens of thousands of shots with my 10d, I finally went ahead and developed my first roll ever of agfapan 100.
It took me probably 2 hrs just to set up the equipment, finding empty bottles, mixing the chems, putting my kids to sleep etc...
I'm kind of an hypocondriac, and was shure the stop bath will suddenly spill into my mouth, but somehow I got through it and after seeing my film proudly hanging to dry...
I FINALLY GOT IT.
so this is what photography is about...
I believe I overdeveloped it and the wmulsion seems thin (damned massive development chart!) but I'm not sure since my scanner is not good with film.
...
Mostly shots taken from my car with a few maybe good ones of my little girl.
I'm not into scanning, but when you get the Besler set up expose the contact sheet for a long enough time for the film rebate edges to be black. This will indicate wether or not proper in camera exposure and subsequent film development was given.
Your problem may not be over development, but not enough exposure of the contact sheet. Follow the manufacturer's time and temp for the film and developer will get you in the ball park. Do not over agitate the film and developer.
If the shadows in your negative are clear, underexposure is likely the problem. If you have shadow detail, but low contrast, underdevelopment is indicated. Many of us routinely give B&W film a stop or so more exposure than the maker recommends. Any development chart is only a beginning, to be adjusted to the photographer's personal preferences.
''I finally went ahead and developed my first roll ever of agfapan 100''
My guess would be Agfapan 100.
Jeff
What type film roll did you use? Not what type film but the roll/spindle/carrier that you placed in the developing tank? Guess the proper name is developing reel?
The manual, stainless steel type or the plastic, self-feeding type?
What type film roll did you use? Not what type film but the roll/spindle/carrier that you placed in the developing tank? Guess the proper name is developing reel?
The manual, stainless steel type or the plastic, self-feeding type?
In this case, that should not affect the development. It is easier to mess up the loading with metal reels. The most common error is two layers of film coming in contact with each other. I would like to see a non film scanner contact sheet, because that is the best way to evaluate the negs. Take a test strip and expose it for the time that just shows the sprocket holes. Disregard the pictures when judging exposure for a contact sheet.
In this case, that should not affect the development. It is easier to mess up the loading with metal reels. The most common error is two layers of film coming in contact with each other.
Posting Permissions
