For the record, I'm developing them in Sprint > Systems' print developer at > 1:19, while I'm slapdash in my times, it currently > seems like 30-45 > seconds gives me about as good of an image as I can > expect..Anything over > that is over developed. I'm also using a 15 watt > bulb in a clip on fixture > for my source, bouncing it from the ceiling for > about 10 seconds. I share > that part cause someone here was looking for details > on contact printing > earlier. >
I'm not familiar with Sprint chemistry but 30-45 seconds sounds too short for a developing time even with RC paper and a 15W lamp bounced off the ceiling sounds like it's way too weak of a light source. I would normally be about 8-12 seconds under an enlarger at f4. I couldn't find anything on the web on sprint developer at 1:19. I would suggest using the times recommended with the chemistry which I would think would be around 1.5-2 min. I would point the bulb directly at the paper keeping it high enough to safely cover the paper. Multigrade with out filters should print about a #2 grade. Once you get your times etc correct, try to develop a consistent pattern in your developing. It will make your life easier in the long run. BUTCH Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself. Hermann Hess (Damien)
