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Topic: Super 8 Processing Methods: D94A vs. D-19?

Patrick Casey
Junior
Posts: 23
From: London, UK
Registered: Mar 2013

posted July 16, 2013 06:59 AM

Hi guys.

So I've just finished shooting a few reels and am considering my options with regards to who I should go for processing wise. One guy is offering a D-19 process at 11.99GBP while a shop in central London offers D94A process for 13.99GBP. Is there any marked difference in these two methods and if so which is the one more appropriate to go with? I am developing TRI-X Reversal.

Thanks again for any help!

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Ernie Zahn
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 540
From: Greenwich, CT, USA
Registered: Oct 2004

posted July 16, 2013 07:48 AM

AFAIK D19 is the most common practice for Tri-X. And in my experience it has produced fantastic results.

Before you commit to either of these services, check to see what Pac Lab's current prices are. They are a stellar lab. I've used them for at least 8 years.

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Patrick Casey
Junior
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From: London, UK
Registered: Mar 2013

posted July 16, 2013 10:22 AM

Ernie,

Thanks for your reply. I have actually had a reel processed by the D19 guy before and it came out great, I suppose I'll stick with him after all! With regards to PacLab unfortunately I am based in the UK and it appears it's based in NY. Thanks all the same though!

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Dominique De Bast
Film God

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From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jun 2013

posted July 16, 2013 01:41 PM

Thanks for this question, Patrick. Ernie do you know the difference between the two methods ? If the most common one gives good results, why is the other one used ?

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Ernie Zahn
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 540
From: Greenwich, CT, USA
Registered: Oct 2004

posted July 16, 2013 02:37 PM

I'm not really sure. I just know that the former has been a trusted method and makes great prints.

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