Moving from Dektol to Ilford Multigrade Developer
Our darkroom club has run out of Dektol and bought some Ilford Multigrade developer instead. Instructions say to mix just before using in either 1:9 or 1:14 ratio. Which has worked for you, if any? Our club members will be processing both RC and FB papers. Thanks for your advice.
Re: Moving from Dektol to Ilford Multigrade Developer
I've used it at 1:9, for Ilford and Foma VC papers. Two minutes for fiber-base, 90" for RC.
Those times are just my preference; I think Ilford recommends shorter times. It works very well, no differences from Dektol as far as I can see.
You should have a painless changeover. I'm sure that others will share their experiences.
Re: Moving from Dektol to Ilford Multigrade Developer
I use 1 : 8 mixture and as Mark says you will have a painless changeover, it is a great developer.
Re: Moving from Dektol to Ilford Multigrade Developer
Ditto what others have said. I use it without issue at 1:9.
Re: Moving from Dektol to Ilford Multigrade Developer
I've been using Multigrade to make RC "guide prints" for years with great results. Bought a gallon of Dektol, slowly using that up too. About the same to my eyes. 1:9 as above.
Re: Moving from Dektol to Ilford Multigrade Developer
Thanks. Just the reassurance we needed. We'll go with 1:9.