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Re: [APML] First TP processing attempt: plop! (was: Storage and Transport of hypered film)

>>>>> "Jim" == Jim Janusz <jjanusz@dc.rr.com> writes:

    Jim> Meanwhile, dump the fixer just to be sure it hasn't been
    Jim> contaminated by the developer and always load the reel in a
    Jim> totally dark room.  If you see any light cover it up, as the
    Jim> TP is very sensitive.  I ruined a whole weekends work with a
    Jim> slight light leak.  My other recommendation is to dump the
    Jim> stop bath and use a water rinse for two minutes instead.

    Jim> You do realize that you don't have to develop the entire roll
    Jim> right?

Yes, but I wasn't anywhere near confident enough to try that.  And I
didn't have a film puller to pull out the leader.

Thanks for the encouragement and recommendations.  I may try the water
bath next time.  If nothing else, it's one less chemical to buy....

roland
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