AGFA/ANSCO 79

Lith and Ortho film developer (single solution)

Water, not over 90F/32C500 ml
Sodium Sulfite (anhydrous)30 g
Paraformaldehyde7.5 g
Potassium Metabisulfite2.6 g
Boric Acid (granular)7.5 g
Hydroquinone22.5 g
Potassium Bromide1.5 g
Cold water to make1L

Mixing instructions: Add chemicals in specified sequence.

Dilution: Use undiluted

Starting point development time: 1.5 - 3 mins.

 

AGFA/ANSCO 79b

Lith and Ortho film developer (two solutions)

Stock Solution A
Water, not over 90F/32C500 ml
Sodium Sulfite (anhydrous)1 g
Paraformaldehyde30 g
Potassium Metabisulfite10.5 g
Cold water to make1L
Stock Solution B
Sodium Sulfite (anhydrous)120 g
Water, 125F/52C500 ml
Boric Acid (granular)30 g
Hydroquinone90 g
Potassium Bromide6 g
Cold water to make3L

Mixing instructions: Add chemicals in specified sequence.

Dilution: 1 part solution A + 3 parts solution B

Starting point development time: 1.5 - 3 mins.

Notes: Longer shelf life than Agfa/Ansco 79