Re: print washer

[Russ Rosener <rrosener@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Well I think Ilford also recommends the tray siphon. Most of the conjecture
about Wilhelm's methods come from the manufacturers of products he gave a poor
archival rating too...no need to mention whom that is again on the list.

Back to the original post-you should look into using the Ilford archival print
procesing sequence. It involves using a 30 fix at film strength and a much
shorter wash time-5 or 10 minutes. It has been rigorously tested and there is
little no conjecture I know of regarding its effectiveness.

Russ Rosener

SPECTRUM wrote:

> On Fri, 04 Jun 1999 20:15:28 -0500, you wrote:
>
> >Actually the most archival print washer is the Kodak tray siphon if you only
> >wash one or two prints at a time. This is according to Henry Wilhelm, who is
> >the guru of archival photography information.
> >You can buy these new, but the cost is insane! Better to cruise the photo
> >swap meets or yard sales and pick up a good used one.
>
>         Frankly I'd be surprised I the tray siphon could wash dishes,
> much less an archival quality print.
>         Also there is considerable conjecture regarding Mr.Wilhelms
> methods .
>
> Regards,
>
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