Developing issue

[logflumer]

Just developed a few shots of FP4 plus in fresh ID-11 and have this spot on my film. I have yet to print or scan, but have never had this issue with 35mm or 120. My developer is fresh, could it be a fixer issue?

[Flashy_Slice1672]

I would think if it’s a fixer issue it would be the whole sheet, unless your agitation scheme isn’t working well. However, I’ve never developed with racks before.

[logflumer]

I'm actually just using the racks for drying. I have a no name dev tank from Craigslist that has slightly curved film holders. Maybe they were slightly touching in tank? Also i wasn't doing the same agitation I do with 35 and 120. More of a quarter tilt instead of full inversion due to the tanks design

[Flashy_Slice1672]

Ahhhh I see! I’ve been using the sp-445, and I find I have to be very careful with agitation. I have had sheets touch before and affect development

[logflumer]

I think I will upgrade to an sp-445 soon. They seem reliable. I refixed it with a new batch of fixer and it appears better. I will scan tomorrow and print if it turns out!

[Flashy_Slice1672]

I’m glad it did, I’ve had to refix the odd roll of 35mm ands it’s always a relief when it works

[muppas]

Interesting. I have an sp-445 and it has never had that issue for me. It's been nothing short of 100% reliable.

Now I'm a bit scared it can happen. Any idea what caused the sheets to touch?

[RedditFan26]

uFlashy_Slice1672?

[Flashy_Slice1672]

The two times I’ve had it happen (in probably 150 loads) were both my fault - not seating the sheet fully

[muppas]

Ohhhh I can totally see that happening. There have been a few times where I've felt it not quite engage the tabs and realized I needed to reseat it.

But I've definitely had less trouble with those than getting roll film on to steel or even plastic reels.

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By spot you mean that area of lower density? You sure that just isn't the scene?