Chapter 14 Processing the Latent Image. The processing of the latent image produces the manifest image. The exposed silver ions in the silver halide crystals are converted to microscopic black grains of silver. Films can be processed with manual dipping or with automatic film processors.
* (manual processing only)
Swells the emulsion for better chemical penetration.
Produces a visible image from the latent image.
Terminates development and removes excess chemicals from emulsion.
Removes remaining silver halide and hardens gelatin.
Removes excess chemicals
Removes water and prepares film for viewingSix Steps of Processing
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