Manual Processing method intro

Question 1

1.

Answer 1

check chemicals + water levels are adequate

Question 2

2.

Answer 2

check temps of solutions (water bath kept at 18-22 degrees) + determine developer + fixer times required from manufacturers guidelines

Question 3

3.

Answer 3

check timing clock + film hangers available

Question 4

4.

Answer 4

lock door + switch off all lights except safe light

Question 5

5.

Answer 5

open film or cassette + clip onto film hanger (only handling film by its edges)

Question 6

6.

Answer 6

remove lid from developer tank + completely immerse film - start timer (usually around 5 mins)

Question 7

7.

Answer 7

when timer sounds, remove hanger + film + immerse into first water tank

Question 8

8.

Answer 8

shake off excess water + fully immerse hanger + film into fixer tank (usually around 10 mins)

Question 9

9.

Answer 9

replace lid on developer tank - oxidation may occur if not put back on

Question 10

10.

Answer 10

when timer sounds, remove hanger from fixer tank + immerse into second water tank

Question 11

Dark room

Answer 11

normal light is excluded, made completely dark to allow processing of light sensitive materials. Uses an orange or red safe light and room must be lockable from within so nobody can enter whilst processing is carried out