Peter Witkop
(K=3189) - Comment Date 5/1/2004
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I'm using Pyrocat-HD for most of my work lately. I keep a package of D-76 around too, good general purpose developer, comes in handy sometimes.
Peter
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Matej Maceas
(K=24381) - Comment Date 5/1/2004
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I used to use Ilford's ID-11 for almost everything, but now I am slowly switching to Fomadon Excel (Xtol clone).
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Chris Lauritzen
(K=14949) - Comment Date 5/1/2004
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I was a diehard D76 and ID-11 user but bit anymore all I use now is Diafine.
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ann clancy
(K=2014) - Comment Date 5/1/2004
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for 35mm we are using HC110 (all student work)
for my own work I have been using PMK but am moving toward Pyrocat-Hd.
Depending on the project my developer may change for a special project.
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Phillip Cohen
(K=10561) - Comment Date 5/4/2004
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HC-110 Dilution B for Tri-x and Plus-x
TMAX for TMAX films
TMAX RS for TMAX sheet films
Technidol for Techpan films
Phil
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Michael Goldfarb
(K=629) - Comment Date 5/6/2004
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Up until the last year, I was a 30+ year D-76 1:1 guy, and I got great results with everything. (I flirted with Microdol-X and XTOL over the years, but I always came back to D-76!)
I now do so little film developing that I switched to HC-110 Dilution B, and it works well, but results are definitely slightly grainier. This is a problem with my Minox negatives, but pretty much not noticeable on larger negs...
I wish I could still use D-76, but since I only need a few ounces a year, it just doesn't make sense - I kept throwing away most of my recent batchs as they approached a year in age...
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Ted kane
(K=49) - Comment Date 5/8/2004
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All:
It depends.
1. D-76 or HC110 for general work.
2. For finer grain, half way between microdol and d-76, FG 7 at 1:15 with or without sulfate.
3. Finest grain would go to Microdol-x
4. Last but not least you can not beat Rodinal.
Ted
P.S. Any thoughts on Acufine or XTOL?
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Chris Lauritzen
(K=14949) - Comment Date 5/9/2004
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Accufine is very close to Diafine which is the only developer I use anymore.
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Stuart Moxham
(K=116) - Comment Date 5/11/2004
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I've been using HC110 for TriX and HP5 and D76 for FP4 and APX100. I will try HC110 with FP4 soon to check if I really need 2 different developers.
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vaidotas
(K=218) - Comment Date 5/11/2004
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Xtol for everything (Trix, Tmax, Deltas, PanF, HP5, including expired films). If you want something weird, try Xtol and Rodinal mixture :).
Here is a link with instructions: http://unblinkingeye.com/Articles/Rodinal/rodinal.html
How it works, see attachment:
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xtol + rodinal
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Jim Pagan
(K=-163) - Comment Date 5/12/2004
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I use D23 1:1 and Divided. This is my everyday developer with most films. I usually use AGFA APX 100 in both 35mm and 120. I also use Pyro Developers -- depending on the film and effect I want. Pyrocat HD 1:1:200 extended development, PMK PYRO and WD2D+. This is all great stuff.
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Daniel case
(K=756) - Comment Date 5/25/2004
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Agfa rodinal for film, ilford developers for fiber papers.
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Slow Slow
(K=2) - Comment Date 5/31/2004
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For film Agfa rodinal,Amaloco AM74,Paterson FX39 and Ilford ilfosol S.For positive process Amaloco AM1001 and Agfa chemistry.
I dont like powder :)
Regards:Slow
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Dominikus BW
(K=500) - Comment Date 6/11/2004
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all by Ilford, and Ultrafin Plus sometimes...
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Billy Cobb
(K=436) - Comment Date 6/13/2004
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I've been using TMax soup since I shoot TMX 99.9% of the time ... considering the image just posted I *might* be switching to xtol REAL soon though!
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Nasos Efstathiadis
(K=611) - Comment Date 7/1/2004
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XTol for all kinds of bw film at 1:1 with water. I mainly shoot with Delta 100 & 400
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Scott McFadden
(K=5663) - Comment Date 7/7/2004
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Which ever is cheap and easiest at the time.
So far rodinal , tmax , Splus ilford , d76 , id11
Xtol looks promising and I want to try microphen too.
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John Myers
(K=4308) - Comment Date 7/9/2004
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d-76, id-11, and microdol-x
chris, please explain why you use diafine exclusively. i'm always open to learning...
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Chris Lauritzen
(K=14949) - Comment Date 7/9/2004
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Honestly ease of use. I was a diehard D76/ID-11 user for years but I was turned on to Diafine a few years ago and I love it. I can develop different films shot at different speeds in the same tank at the same time. It holds the highlights well with great shadow detail and little grain. This image was shot on Tri-X at ISO 1250 and developed in Diafine...
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Donal Husni
(K=21) - Comment Date 7/25/2004
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I use Perceptol Illford..
I am sattisfied with the fine grain that this developer give to my illford delta
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Amanda Radovic
(K=3609) - Comment Date 7/29/2004
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Xtol for my general develepor @ 1:1. Perceptol for fine grain. I also do bw developing for the local Kodak Express and I use Rodinal for across the board ease!
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Bradford Lumley
(K=32) - Comment Date 9/13/2004
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I use Diafine almost exclusively now thanks to Chris Lauritzen. When I have needs that Diafine can't meet, I use HC-110 for about 2/3 recommended time followed by a second two-teaspoon bath of Sodium Metaborate.
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Josh Rodriguez
(K=237) - Comment Date 9/22/2004
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What am I looking to spend if I want to get into developing my own black and white? I see you reccomend Daupine
Also what types of film should I be looking for to buy in bulk and where at? How much?
Last but not least, do you have any sites you reccomend I look at to learn more about it
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Hector Navarro
(K=149) - Comment Date 9/29/2004
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has anyone tried the Arista developers from Freestyle Photographic Supplies? (only place I have seen them)
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Nigel Smith
(K=3834) - Comment Date 10/1/2004
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Josh, try the Agfa and Ilford sites for film developing how-to's
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Jeanette Hägglund
(K=59855) - Comment Date 10/4/2004
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I use Kodak T-max developer and that?s perfect for Kodak TMX.
Jeanette
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Koen B
(K=3279) - Comment Date 10/6/2004
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For the moment, Tri-X in ID-11.
Koen
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2ef2e wef2
(K=209) - Comment Date 11/23/2004
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I use D-76. I used T-Max Developer with T-Max film and it turned out very purple, I had to hypo it for about 15 minutes, therefore I stick with the D-76.
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vaidotas
(K=218) - Comment Date 11/23/2004
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You have got purple colour because of weak fixer - this is not a developer fault (I don't like Tmax anyway :)
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ann clancy
(K=2014) - Comment Date 11/23/2004
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Tmax films are very hard on the chemistry, so you will need to keep a very close eye on the fixer and how many rolls are being fixed per gallon. Get your self a test kit which will help you make a decision as to when you use new fixer, or take a piece of film leader and put in the fixer, fix for twice as long as it takes the leader to clear.
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Matej Maceas
(K=24381) - Comment Date 11/28/2004
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Chris, do you by any chance happen to know the chemical formula for Diafine?
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Chris Lauritzen
(K=14949) - Comment Date 11/29/2004
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Matej,
I had it one time, if you go and do a search at photo.net someone posted the chems needed to make it.
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