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- David
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- Sat Jun 03, 2017 1:23 pm
- Forum: The Digitaltruth Forum
- Topic: Mixing Eco Pro Developer - what kinda water"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4391
- Fri Jun 02, 2017 3:46 pm
- Forum: The Digitaltruth Forum
- Topic: Mixing Eco Pro Developer - what kinda water"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4391
Mixing Eco Pro Developer - what kinda water"
I have access to tape water and to demineralized (reverse osmosis) water. Which would be better to use when I mix up 5L of Eco Pro B&W film developer?
666 topics indeed, what kinda statement is that gonna make to the world?
- David
666 topics indeed, what kinda statement is that gonna make to the world?
- David
- Mon Jun 29, 2015 12:00 pm
- Forum: The Digitaltruth Forum
- Topic: Bert Hardy's "Super soup" & Edwal 12
- Replies: 1
- Views: 11834
Bert Hardy's "Super soup" & Edwal 12
I've always been curious about Bert Hardy's "Super Soup" developer since reading http://www.photohistories.com/Photo-Histories/50/the-life-and-times-of-albert-hardy-1913-1995 SUPER SOUP: ; metol; soda sulfite; p-paraphenylenediamine[a.k.a. 1,4-Diaminobenzene]; glycin; but it gave no amounts. Browsin...
- Mon Jun 29, 2015 11:40 am
- Forum: The Digitaltruth Forum
- Topic: Increasing Exposure Latitude in B&W 35mm film
- Replies: 28
- Views: 56258
Re: Increasing Exposure Latitude in B&W 35mm film
Answered wellOrnello wrote:The question has been asked and answered
I did enjoy Keith's mention of Perceptol and his exposure recommendation, also Ornello's link to the Microdol X thread on apug.org
- Fri Jun 19, 2015 8:15 am
- Forum: The Digitaltruth Forum
- Topic: Increasing Exposure Latitude in B&W 35mm film
- Replies: 28
- Views: 56258
Re: Increasing Exposure Latitude in B&W 35mm film
Damn! I forgot this one.
I'm confident you're correct. I'd just like to point out that you haven't seen my enlargements. I have seen them, and intend to avoid that disappointment. Never again.Ornello wrote:Scanned B&W film will not give quality equal to printing no matter how you process it.
- Fri Jun 19, 2015 8:09 am
- Forum: The Digitaltruth Forum
- Topic: Increasing Exposure Latitude in B&W 35mm film
- Replies: 28
- Views: 56258
Re: Increasing Exposure Latitude in B&W 35mm film
Start with 8 minutes ... use 250 on the meter Got it! Thanks. Scanning is not the way to go. You don't want to do that. Got it. Scanning = bad, condensor enlarger with Grade 3 paper is best for final judgment of image. B&W film is silver particles, and those show up as more pronounced grain when sc...
- Thu Jun 18, 2015 3:51 pm
- Forum: The Digitaltruth Forum
- Topic: Increasing Exposure Latitude in B&W 35mm film
- Replies: 28
- Views: 56258
Re: Increasing Exposure Latitude in B&W 35mm film
Maybe start with 8 minutes on HP5. That's just a guess. Use grade 3, not grade 2 to print on, and work back from there to adjust the development time. 35mm negatives should have lower density in the highlights than large-format negatives, and have more shadow density. This means you should cut the ...
- Thu Jun 18, 2015 2:45 pm
- Forum: The Digitaltruth Forum
- Topic: Increasing Exposure Latitude in B&W 35mm film
- Replies: 28
- Views: 56258
Re: Increasing Exposure Latitude in B&W 35mm film
I would suggest you use D23 at half strength, as it's easy to make . . .Use at half-strength and discard after use. D23 it is then! 1) Got a suggested time from which I can test different development times? 2) the unblinking eye link proved interesting. Thanks! 3) This link just gives a Not Found e...
- Thu Jun 18, 2015 11:33 am
- Forum: The Digitaltruth Forum
- Topic: Increasing Exposure Latitude in B&W 35mm film
- Replies: 28
- Views: 56258
Re: Increasing Exposure Latitude in B&W 35mm film
The formula known as D23 (an old Kodak formula) would be ideal for what you are trying to do. This developer produces negatives of speed and graininess comparable to Kodak D-76, without D-76's tendency to block highlights. I like the sound of this one, especially because it conforms more closely to...
- Wed Jun 17, 2015 8:13 am
- Forum: The Digitaltruth Forum
- Topic: Increasing Exposure Latitude in B&W 35mm film
- Replies: 28
- Views: 56258
Re: Increasing Exposure Latitude in B&W 35mm film
I suggest strongly using a Metol-based developer such as D-76 or ID-11. Most other developers use phenidone or related compounds as developing agents, and these are not as sensitive to the release of bromide from the emulsion surface. In other words, Metol-based developers are best for the purpose ...
- Tue Jun 16, 2015 3:27 pm
- Forum: The Digitaltruth Forum
- Topic: Increasing Exposure Latitude in B&W 35mm film
- Replies: 28
- Views: 56258
Re: Increasing Exposure Latitude in B&W 35mm film
All latitude is for over-exposure. There is no under-exposure latitude at all. This makes much sense. I never suspected. The rest of your reply explains very well what it takes to accomplish this . Do not use Rodinal Got it! The very word will never pass my lips. Could HC-110 ever be diluted enough...
- Tue Jun 16, 2015 10:13 am
- Forum: The Digitaltruth Forum
- Topic: Increasing Exposure Latitude in B&W 35mm film
- Replies: 28
- Views: 56258
Increasing Exposure Latitude in B&W 35mm film
I would like your recommendations for increasing the exposure latitude of Kodak and Ilford B&W 35mm film I shoot 35mm roll film and cannot control the light on every subject I photograph. With standard processing, the 400TX data sheet's Characteristic Curve seems to have an exposure latitude of +5 t...
- Tue Jan 20, 2015 5:34 pm
- Forum: The Digitaltruth Forum
- Topic: FX39
- Replies: 22
- Views: 26718
- Sat Mar 29, 2014 10:04 am
- Forum: The Digitaltruth Forum
- Topic: Acid type Rapid Fixers - request recommendation
- Replies: 8
- Views: 16805
Re: Acid type Rapid Fixers - request recommendation
Use an acid stop bath. If you don't, you will get scum on your film. I tried it, and that's what happened. You may use a plain water rinse first if you wish, but use an acid stop bath immediately thereafter. I tried going without an acid stop bath and regretted it. Just do it. Voice of experience. ...
- Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:11 am
- Forum: The Digitaltruth Forum
- Topic: Acid type Rapid Fixers - request recommendation
- Replies: 8
- Views: 16805
Re: Acid type Rapid Fixers - request recommendation
But be sure to use an acid stop bath! Please review for me why an acid stop bath is superior to a 60 second wash/rinse with fresh tap water at the appropriate temperature when I use a conventional developer(e.g. Ilford DD-X or D76 1+1). I'm the last person to ignore your experience and advice. Howe...