Re: [APML] Slide Film Developing

[Gene Horr <genehorr@texas.net>]

Tonyhallas@aol.com wrote:

>     Proper and consistent slide processing can ONLY be done with expensive
> machines... this is the most touchy of the processes and requires seasoned
> and monitored solutions to give you consistent results. I have tried doing it
> in rotary tube processors... disaster!

Tony, I'm going to argue with you on this one.  I've spent a moderate 
amount of time field processing E-6 an have spent years working next to
another astro-photographer who only field processes.  My experience was
the opposite of yours.  I was surprised at how well I was able to get 
consistent results in rough conditions.  The only downside that I found
was that the chemicals were very sensitive to age.

Now, one quick note is that at least for me it is more expensive to DIY
than to drop it off at a pro lab.  

Gene Horr
genehorr@texas.net

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