D-94A Processing chemicals wanted...

Chris Alex · September 7, 2005

I just git my Lomo Spiral Tank.

I first want to try processing some Kodak Tri-X B&W reversal film.

Doea anyone now a link with the chemicals that are needed with all the steps?

Will i need any equipment other than the spiral tank?

Thank you!

PS: I got about 10 Ektachrome films i want to process. Thats VNF-1. Is it best to try and process them my self or send them to a lab?

Richard Tuohy · September 9, 2005

Hi there,

D94a I believe is usually mixed up from component powders. It is possible that it is supplied in the Kodak reversal processing kit - but that would be a more expensive way of doing things. Personally, I use D-19 which is available in a 600g bag from Kodak. This is a good contrasty developer (which is what you need for B/W reversal). Have a look at 'movieprocessing' - a yahoo group (start at 'yahoo.com' and then search for 'movieprocessing'. There are links there to great home processing websites.

As for other equipment, a small digital scale (very cheap) is very useful. Also thermometers and mesuring jugs. Also you need a drying rack for your film - make one, or use a clothes rack!

As for VNF - this stock is NOT e6. The proper VNF-1 chemical are only available in large volume. It can be processed in a modified e6 process. Martin Baumgarten is the person to search for for info about this. He has posted lots of first class home processing material.

Regards,

Richard T. (Australia)

John Pytlak RIP · September 9, 2005

I just git my Lomo Spiral Tank.

I first want to try processing some Kodak Tri-X B&W reversal film.

Doea anyone now a link with the chemicals that are needed with all the steps?

Will i need any equipment other than the spiral tank?

Thank you!

PS: I got about 10 Ektachrome films i want to process. Thats VNF-1. Is it best to try and process them my self or send them to a lab?

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