Returning to LF and recently tested several 4x5 film offerings. Ilford's FP4 just seemed to speak to me more than the others. Following the KISS principle (thanks Kirk), I'm going with one film (FP4) and one developer (Pyrocat HD in glycol). PCHD will be a new experience for me coming from a Rodinal and HC-110 background in my 120 work. Someday I intend to own a Jobo CPP3; however, for the time being I'll be developing my 4x5 work in one of the SP-445 Compact 4x5 units - a couple of sheets at a time. The SP-445 holds 475ml, so I'm thinking the 1:1:100 solution should be fine? I also intend to use the minimal agitation method. I apologize for the lengthy preamble, but I'm hoping the information is helpful to those that may respond.
Because the SP-445 "tank" is somewhat new system, not rotary and not tray, I'm wondering how to establish a minimal agitation development time that will get me into the ballpark quickly?
Any comments, suggestions or recommendations you could offer would be sincerely appreciated. For those not familiar with the SP-445 "tank", I've attached a photo below to help illustrate.
Thank you;
Jeff D Welker
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