I am a true neophyte to LF. Thank everyone for their thoughts.
My concern is with developing in stock solution vs. diluting 1 + 1 or 1 + 3. I have read countless notes stating the longer the development time, the more grain is visible. So why would anyone develop with anything but stock if they are using ASA 100 film or less, trying to get fine grain? Is it just to save on developer(a cost issue), or to make development times more manageable, or trying to make the developer the same strength, or because some films work better at slower development???
I have been using FP+4 and Delta Pro 100 film, developing in ID11, 1 + 1, in a Besseler drum for 10 minutes. I get 40" X 50" enlargements from my 4X5 negs with fair grain. Is this the best I can expect? I use 1 + 1 so I get consistant development. Would I do better with stock?
Jay
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