FP-100C Development in cold weather

[thelaurels]

Sadly I've not got a digital back yet for my 501CM, but I did get a Polaroid back off e-bay for Christmas. Has anyone one used Fuji FP-100C in cold conditions below the 10 degrees C specified minimum (50 degrees F)?


What are the results like? And what development times did you use?


Ideally I'd like to extropolate for -5, 0, 2.5 and 5 degrees C.


Thanks and keep warm!

 

[polypal]

I would stick to the minimum temperature specified by Fuji.
Keep in mind processing is a chemical action where a minimum temperature is essential.
Longer development times do not make up for low temperatures in this case.

 

[wbulte]

Sadly I've not got a digital back yet for my 501CM, but I did get a Polaroid back off e-bay for Christmas. Has anyone one used Fuji FP-100C in cold conditions below the 10 degrees C specified minimum (50 degrees F)?


What are the results like? And what development times did you use?


Ideally I'd like to extropolate for -5, 0, 2.5 and 5 degrees C.


Thanks and keep warm!

An old trick I once read is to develop the Polaroid/Fuji in your armpit.. nice cosy and above all _warm_ enough. Never used instant-film myself but the idea sounds reasonable to me. Fuji specifies a minimum temperature for a reason!