New55 PN negative development set

New55 PN starter kit for developing negatives

New55 PN is a black and white 4x5 instant positive-negative sheet film that produces an instant negative and a positive print; it works with the famous 545 series of holders (545, 545i and 545 Pro).

This kit contains all equipment and chemistry you will need to process your negatives.
It consists of:
- 1x New55 PN 4x5‘ positive-negative instant film / 5 sheets
- 1x Ilford Rapid Fixer 1L
- 1x Bamboo print tong*
- 2x AP developing trays 13x18cm (5x7")* one fort he fixing bath and one for the water bath (1x white, 1x red)
- 1x Latex gloves

HERE you can download the shooting and developing instructions.

 * colors may vary

1. What ISO speed should I use with New55 PN?

We recommend exposing New55 PN at the ISO speed recommended on the markings on the box.  If there are no box markings, then the ISO speed recommendation is 100-200.  See New55 PN Directions of use (tab: download)

2. What hardener should I use with the New55 PN negative?

Hardener is not necessarily. Optional a teaspoon of alum (powder) per every 250 ml of Ilford Rapid Fixer is recommended to strengthen the soft emulsion of Atomic-X negative that's in New55 PN.

3. Preparing for Success & Troublshooting

- Upon inserting the film packet into the 545 holder, make sure you hear the faint click sound as the Clip engages the sprung Finger of the holder.  The Finger holds the Tongue Assembly back while the Sleeve is withdrawn.  
 
- As you prepare to make your exposure by withdrawing the Sleeve, make sure the Clip and Tongue Assembly have stayed home in the holder in the proper position for the exposure.  If they are NOT in the proper position (down in the holder), you will be able to feel a bulge of the Pod in the withdrawn Sleeve.  Correct this by reinserting the film packet fully into the holder (while listening for the "click" of the Finger).
 
- Manage your film packets carefully while unpacking.  Make sure the Sleeve stays firmly engaged in the Clip of each film packet to prevent premature exposure of the negative.
 
- Conversely, make sure the Sleeve and Clip of each film packet are not too tightly bound together.  Try tapping each end of the Clip briskly on a firm surface to ensure they are not too tight. (One millimeter of shift of the Sleeve in the Clip in either direction is sufficient to ensure good performance).
 
- After loading the film packet in the 545 holder in the camera, if the Sleeve will not withdraw from the Clip then remove the packet from the holder without exposing or processing and perform the above tapping exercise to make sure the Sleeve and Clip are not too tightly bound together.

New55 PN – Was beinhaltet das Package?

New55 PN – Shooting and Processing

Available downloads: New55 PN negative development set