jvuokko
17-Jan-2009, 06:18
Hi,
I am fan of HP5+ developed in XTOL 1:1 and XTOL 1:2.
However, now I have standardized most of my 4x5 development by using Paterson Orbital daylight processor. In my case the problem is that practically maximum amount for developer is 200ml. More than that will spill out.
With XTOL 1:1 there would be enough developer for 4 sheets (100ml), but the development times will go really short. Recommended starting points are somewherer near 4 to 5 minutes.
What could I use instead of XTOL? There are couple of practical choices. Practical, because I use these developers with other films (and roll films):
Pyrocat-HD 1:1:100 or 2:2:100 or 3:2:100 would do the job. But I am not sure if Pyrocat-HD shares DiXactol's bit greenish stain problem? Both are cathechol based developers so I guess that color of stain is very similar.
Rodinal Old, simple and easy. But I have never tried with HP5+. I guess that 1:50 would be good?
DiXactol Ultra I like this one with 120 and 135 films. But I have no idea how it works with constant agitation. I could ofcourse do partial stand, but I like the easyness of motorized agitation. There is small problem with HP5+ though. The stain color is bit greenish, and thus not the best.
All suggestions, experiments and opinions are really welcome :)
I am fan of HP5+ developed in XTOL 1:1 and XTOL 1:2.
However, now I have standardized most of my 4x5 development by using Paterson Orbital daylight processor. In my case the problem is that practically maximum amount for developer is 200ml. More than that will spill out.
With XTOL 1:1 there would be enough developer for 4 sheets (100ml), but the development times will go really short. Recommended starting points are somewherer near 4 to 5 minutes.
What could I use instead of XTOL? There are couple of practical choices. Practical, because I use these developers with other films (and roll films):
Pyrocat-HD 1:1:100 or 2:2:100 or 3:2:100 would do the job. But I am not sure if Pyrocat-HD shares DiXactol's bit greenish stain problem? Both are cathechol based developers so I guess that color of stain is very similar.
Rodinal Old, simple and easy. But I have never tried with HP5+. I guess that 1:50 would be good?
DiXactol Ultra I like this one with 120 and 135 films. But I have no idea how it works with constant agitation. I could ofcourse do partial stand, but I like the easyness of motorized agitation. There is small problem with HP5+ though. The stain color is bit greenish, and thus not the best.
All suggestions, experiments and opinions are really welcome :)