A. Load film into the tank in total black-out conditions. Keep the loaded tank in your presence until step C.
B. Prepare the process solutions and arrange all in sequence of usage from left to right. Note: temperatures for all solutions ideally are between 68 – 70 °F. The development time below is for a Developer temperature of 68 °F. Please consult the Time/Temperature Chart for alternative times if temperature varies.
Developer – Ilfotec HC: 1 part concentrate + 31 parts water —> 15ml concentrate added to 500ml water. Stir gently and set aside.
Wetting Agent – Kodak Photo-Flo: 2-3 drops concentrate added to 500ml water. Stir VERY gently and set aside.
About six batches of 500ml (total 3L) of water for the final rinse and each wash sequence in steps 5 and 6.
8. Dry ….. Very carefully, ensuring that other film in cabinet does not contact wet film ….. 2 hours – NOTE: Always open and close film drying cabinet slowly to minimize dust particles in the air.
9. Clean up the area.
10. Cut and file negatives ….. cut film strip into sections of 3 frames, file into sleeves in number sequence, label the page and store in negative storage binder.