I KNOW: Been asked a million times, but I would like to see the results.
What is YOUR go to black & white film and darkroom chems for LF these days.
I have mine ..... what say you?
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I KNOW: Been asked a million times, but I would like to see the results.
What is YOUR go to black & white film and darkroom chems for LF these days.
I have mine ..... what say you?
Fuji Mammography film (18x24) and Pyrocat HD
HP5, FP4, Ilford Ortho, Tech Pan from days of old -- from 35mm to 8x10. Developers are DS-14 for paper, Wimberley's HD2H+ variant for film, XTOL.
FP4 and HP5 for film and DD-X for developer. There are a few other film types around, but those are the go-to ones.
DS-10 Developer.
Glacial acetic acid.
Mini-lab rapid fix with no hardener.
film: Fomapan 100, 200, 400
paper: Ilford Classic VC FB
developers: Xtol replenished, Dektol
stop bath: Fotospeed SB50 Odorless - costs more but no exhaust fan required
fixer: Fotospeed FX30 Odorless - costs more but no exhaust fan required
wash aid: Kodak Hypoclear
film: FP4, Delta 100, Bergger 400, HP5
paper: Ilford Classic MGFB and warmtone, Ilford ART, Bergger VC
developers: Pyrocat M, Obsidian Aqua, PF Ansco 130, Diafine, HC-110, Ethol LPD
stop bath: Kodak indicator stop
fixer:TF5 and Ilford rapid fix
Plus chemicals to make bleaches, toners, wash aid, tray cleaners, etc.
Thank you all. Lots of options. FYI I have been using all Ilford. It is time to venture out, don't you think?
Thanks ..... Love your site! I went to Darlington School in Rome way back when ....