Digital BW, The Print

In a message dated 7/10/2003 7:27:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
a_pettit_jr@... writes:

> Well, I thought it would not be that much harder than 35mm film..
> 
> I purchased a Jobo tank, sacrificed a roll of Tmax for practice and 
> attempted to load a reel. After 6 or 7 times in daylight, I have given 
> up: not once could I get the film to properly spiral inward. After 
> about one revolution, the innermost edge left the frame, and 
> everything just jammed.
> 

i honestly feel that loading MF film is WAY easier than 35mm

what you have to do is practice in the light, with an old roll of
film, until you become proficient at it, and then hope for the 
best when you are in the darkroom

i use an old Paterson Tank, by the way

good luck!
k-a-y


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