Re: [APML] pushing E6

Don't waste your time with processing E6 on your own. Too many variables and it is wicked sensitive. Plus you end up with those nasty chemicals you'll need to properly dispose of (no, you shouldn't dump them down the drain.) You live in the Bay area correct? You have access to tons of pro labs that will process it correctly and also do a push. I always recommend a lab that has a dip 'n dunk processor instead of a roller transport. Any real pro lab will use a dip 'n dunk machine as it's the preferred way to process film because the emulsion does not come into contact with any rollers etc. thus the less chance of scratches etc etc...... Refrema is a big name in d&d processors.

Chris

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Chris Cook
Astronomical & Nightscape Photography
www.abmedia.com/astro

----- Original Message -----

From: Richard Crisp

To: Discussion of Film Astrophotography

Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2004 12:15 PM

Subject: [APML] pushing E6

I am curious if those of you that push the E6 processing do so yourself or if you send it out for push processing?

I've done lots of c41 negative development at home but never have done any slide work. can anyone that has done both comment on the differences in the two processes from a time, operating temperatures and complexity perspective. For example in c41 processing only the developer temperature is critical so you don't need more than one temperature controlled bath.

Thanks in advance,

Richard

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