Hi folks, I've been ubeen using Kodak Technical Pan in 4X5' format for quite a while, and used to develop it in Technidol. I've heard that this film developed in Rodinal can give exquisite results. Can anyone help ? ( dilution, time...) Thanks a lot.
Ant
I don't know about 45 techpan in Rodinal, since I use PMK or SD-1, but a few years back when I use to do a lot of 35mm I used Rodinal 1:150 and it was very good I don't rememer the times though. I would start at 10:00 and adjust from there. Pat
The actual "Photographie"-magazine (german lang.) appearing in Switzerland, sho ws some tests, comparing the T.pan with p.e. gigabytefilm, using different devel opers.
Greetings,
I've used TP and Rodinal at 1:300 for about 10 - 14 minutes, you'll have to test for the times yourself. The only problem with using this weak a dillution is ensuring you have a sufficient volume of chemistry. Make sure you use enough stock Rodinal as you would for a 1:100 dillution, otherwise you'll end up with under developed negs. Good luck!
Regards,
Antony, I haven't tried it with 5x4, but I have used it with 120 roll film. I checked through some old notes and I used it diluted 1:125 and my N time was either 12 or 15 minutes (can't read my own writing!) with agitation for 10 seconds at the end of every minute.
Bruce Barnbaum in his book Art of Photography suggests 1:150 for 10:00 @ 68-F for 45 film rated at 25 ASA. I would suggest that you get hold of the book, it is informative. Pat
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