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Re: [OM] Processing those OM_Shot Slides

Subject: Re: [OM] Processing those OM_Shot Slides
From: Larry <halpert@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 19:41:01 -0400
Isn't there only a 1/2,or 1 degree temperature variance neccessary?

Larry

Steve Gullick wrote:

> Hey Bob!
>
> Why not try processing them yourself. It really is very simple. All you need
> is a developing tank, a changing bag, 300ml measure and a thermometer. A
> three bath kit will give great results and it is SO easy!
>
> Go on, try it!
>
> Steve
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Whitmire" <rlw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: 29 April 2001 15:09
> Subject: [OM] Processing those OM_Shot Slides
>
> >
> > Okay, no OM content here save all my slides are shot with either an OM-2N
> or
> > an OM-1N. That said, here in the wilds of rural Maine, E-6 processing is
> not
> > cheap. The best I can do is drive about 50 miles roundtrip and pay $8.30
> > (including tax) per 36-exposure roll, and then only if I take my plastic
> > slide box from the last roll back to the shop. Fuji Velvia costs $8.30 a
> > roll (including tax), and, needless to say, that makes the total cost of a
> > roll of film right up there with two movie tickets and 1/8 of a bag of
> > popcorn, especially throwing in the cost of the 50 mile drive.
> >
> > So I ordered a 20-roll box of Velvia from Adorama, which worked out to a
> > whopping $5.38 per roll, including shipping. My question now is whether
> > anyone on the list has used Adorama or B&H's pro processing mailers. Both
> > outfits say they do top-flight work, but, of course, they aren't going to
> > say it if they don't. Adorama says all there stuff is dip & dunk, no
> > rollers. Mailers run about $5.50 at both places, as I recall.
> >
> > So far no complaints with my "local" processor, but if I were to buy both
> > film and processing from Adorama, for example, the cost of a roll of
> Velvia,
> > processed, drops from roughly $17 to $11, and no travel costs.
> >
> > Already by ordering from Adorama I'm saving a bunch per roll, and I'd like
> > to save more, but not at the cost of quality of processing.
> >
> > Any guidance greatly appreciated.
> >
> > --Bob Whitmire
> >
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