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Formula

This clean-working formula is recommended for use with commercial films in reproduction work when a comparatively low maximum denisty is desired. It is also suitable for development of roll, pack and sheet film providing a long scale of tonal gradation.   Hot Water (125F or 52C) 800 ml Sodium Sulfite, anhydrous 125 g Potassium Carbonate [...]

Formula

This developer is recommended for Process film used in reproduction work.   Solution 1 Hot Water (125F or 52C) 750 ml Hydroquinone 25 g Potassium Metabisulfite 25 g Potassium Bromide 25 g Water to make 1 L   Solution 2 Cold Water 1 L Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda Flakes)* 56 g   *Sodium Hydroxide may [...]

Formula

This is a clean-working developer of particular value for rapid development or development at high temperatures.   Hot Water (125F or 52C) 750 ml Metol 2.5 g Sodium Sulfite, anhydrous 25 g Hydroquinone 6.5 g Sodium Carbonate, monohydrated 16 g Potassium Bromide 1 g Water to make 1 L   Do not dilute for use. [...]

Typewriter

Richard Polt has collected a number of typewriter manuals from various sources, including this site.  After an email discussion we decided it would be a good thing to duplicate these manuals just in case something goes wrong online. Here is the manual for the Adler J-2 and J-4 typewriter. AdlerJ2J4

Formula

This developer is recommended for use with commercial film to produce negatives of normal contrast. It may also be used satisfactorily for roll, pack and sheet film for negatives of average brilliance.   Hot Water (125F or 52C) 750 ml Metol 1 g Sodium Sulfite, anhydrous 15 g Hydroquinone 2 g Sodium Carbonate, monohydrated 15 [...]

Typewriter

Richard Polt has collected a number of typewriter manuals from various sources, including this site.  After an email discussion we decided it would be a good thing to duplicate these manuals just in case something goes wrong online. Here is the manual for the Adler Gabriele typewriter. Adler Gabriel

Book Promotion

Nina Amir has written an interesting book – How To Blog A Book. She begins with basics about blogging, but then goes into how to make what amounts to a business plan for your book. She shows you the basics of market testing and how to write a book to your market. Then you write [...]

Formula

This formula is recommended for photofinishing, professional, and amateur film development and is suitable for deep tank use over a long period of time.   Hot Water (125F or 52C) 750 ml Metol 2 g Sodium Sulfite, anhydrous 40 g Hydroquinone 1.5 g Sodium Metaborate 10 g Potassium Bromide 0.5 g Water to make 1 [...]