My first home developed Ektachrome...

gdi · 03-03-2007

I finally tried out processing Ektachrome at home - using a 3 Bath kit from Unicolor. I think my processor didn't give it enough time in the BLIX so ended up with a brown mask on one side. If that is what is, then I may be able to fix it tomorrow. I plan to switch over to the Kodak 6 step as soon I can, that may help...

Here is a sample of the first roll - 120 film 6x7 Mamiya...

visiondr · 03-03-2007

Wow, looks great. I always though souping chromes at home was a PITA.

Ron

Ronald M · 03-03-2007

I always got better color with 6 step Kodak.

Started with 6 stainless tanks in a water bath, no top, reel and lifting rod. Total dark for the full time.

The Jobo came later but the quality was the same.

Airate the bleach with a fish aquarium pump.

gdi · 03-04-2007

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Originally Posted by visiondr

Wow, looks great. I always though souping chromes at home was a PITA.

Ron

Its not too bad with a processor - I have an old Photo therm I just bought, it is as painless as it could be, I think.

gdi · 03-04-2007

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Originally Posted by Ronald M

I always got better color with 6 step Kodak.

Started with 6 stainless tanks in a water bath, no top, reel and lifting rod. Total dark for the full time.

The Jobo came later but the quality was the same.

Airate the bleach with a fish aquarium pump.

I will try 6 Step as soon as I can - I do think it should be better...

Pablito · 03-04-2007

Is that Hartford, CT?

Nachkebia · 03-04-2007

Wow, I would love to do this at home!

Ronald M · 03-04-2007

Well go ahead. The hard part is the temp of the first developer has to be right on. The rest not so critical.

Buy extra first developer as that is what goes bad quickly. It is cheap.

Use everthing one shot or at most for two film on the same day. The process is very cheap to do at home. Mounting is a bit of a pain.

gdi · 03-04-2007

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Originally Posted by Pablito

Is that Hartford, CT?

Yes from the East Hartford Boat Launch, last weekend.

gdi · 03-04-2007

No it isn't hard, I can even let you know where you can get a mint condition JOBO unit which heats and pumps perfectly and has all the E-6 accessories

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Also, I realized this morning that I really didn't have a problem with the Blix. I just didn't let everything dry enough! This morning everything looked just like the lab processed film. Now I just have to get out and shoot some more Ektachrome...

darkkavenger · 03-04-2007

wow, i'm impressed, congrats!

gdi · 03-05-2007

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Originally Posted by darkkavenger

wow, i'm impressed, congrats!

Thanks Max, I admit I was thrilled when I opened the drum and saw images!

AusDLK · 03-05-2007

I did tons of E-4 (I think it was at the time) 35mm slide developing back in the early 70s. It was easy and fun.

I used Unicolor chemicals and equipment to make color prints but I think that I used Kodak chemistry for slides. All done in daylight tanks and temp control was not that big a deal. I set the water from the tap to be the proper temp and just let it run for the duration.

If it was easy then, I'd have to assume that it is just as easy (or easier) 30 years later...

gdi · 03-06-2007

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Originally Posted by AusDLK

I did tons of E-4 (I think it was at the time) 35mm slide developing back in the early 70s. It was easy and fun.

I used Unicolor chemicals and equipment to make color prints but I think that I used Kodak chemistry for slides. All done in daylight tanks and temp control was not that big a deal. I set the water from the tap to be the proper temp and just let it run for the duration.

If it was easy then, I'd have to assume that it is just as easy (or easier) 30 years later...

I used Unicolor for these - and it is easy with a good processor !