Re: Best Developer for Trix 320
I like TXP 320 at ISO 200, HC-110 Dil. H, 6:30 at 70/21 degrees (that's using rotary development). It's a toss-up as to whether I like TMax 100 or Tri-X better, they look very different, but they both look so good. I haven't tried pushing 4x5 film yet, and I have only done it a few times with 120 film, but I bet it would look good with high contrast, but the smooth grain of large format.
Re: Best Developer for Trix 320
For expansion and contraction, DDX, D-76, and Xtol.
Re: Best Developer for Trix 320
Raising old thread. Should I choose Pyro HD or Xtol for 320 TXP?
Re: Best Developer for Trix 320
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jumanji
Raising old thread. Should I choose Pyro HD or Xtol for 320 TXP?
IMHO it depends on if you want a staining developer or not.
Re: Best Developer for Trix 320
Yes I like it.
I know its a matter of personal taste but i just want to know which look do you prefer?
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Originally Posted by
John Kasaian
IMHO it depends on if you want a staining developer or not.
Re: Best Developer for Trix 320
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Originally Posted by
jumanji
Raising old thread. Should I choose Pyro HD or Xtol for 320 TXP?
If I were using a conventional developer I would definitely use Xtol, generally speaking and without knowing what your end game is. But given the choice, I would choose Pyrocat over Xtol in a heartbeat. I've used Tri-X320 with the Pyrocat developers for the past three years and the combo has been wonderful. Particularly with divided development and silver printing, I've managed an N-5 with ease on 8x10 and 11x14 film. I've done this several times with subjects with SBR of more that 12 stops. The only thing I manipulated was the A/B dilution, all other variables held constant.
You can't go wrong either way but a staining developer has too many advantages to pass up, IMHO.
Best of luck!
Michael
Re: Best Developer for Trix 320
Far out! I am developing negatives from Death Valley, too...both Tri-x 320 and FP4+. I have been using HC-110, Dilution B...but in a drum (constant rotation). Also I will be using the negs for platinum prints and/or carbon prints, so my development times are much longer than the recommended. (Much more contrast required.)
But I think I will switch to a staining developer for the rest of the negatives...need to do a little more research first. As some of my exposed film are duplicate shots, I could do a little comparison between the two.
It is surprising -- depending on where one is in DV, the contrast range on a sunny day can still be 'average'...or even less. Bright, of course.
Good luck! and PS...keep an eye on the capacity of the developer!
Re: Best Developer for Trix 320
Thanks all. I will use Pyro HD.
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Re: Best Developer for Trix 320