SP-445 and Cinestill DF96 monobath - beginner experience

[md-photo]

This is a first try. Lots to learn, and that's evident from all the artifacts in the scan. Any and all feedback is welcome.

Checkmate by Maryland Photos, on Flickr

LMT with Nikkor 360 f8, Ilford HP5+. Had intended to set the temperature to 70 F but totally forgot to do that. The temperature inside the tank might have been around 68 F or so. So I left it a minute longer - 7 min. Agitation was 30s initial, then about 10s every 30s. And then washed under running water for ~15 min. Scanned using Epson V700 at 720 dpi.

[Michael Wellman]

Have you been using the DF96 before is this your first time? I tried it out on some 35mm film a few weeks ago. Quick and simple and good results but maybe a little grainy but it's been a long time since I've shot 35mm. I was going to try it on some 8x10.

[md-photo]

First time with DF96 as well as the SP-445 tank, so who knows how many things I am getting wrong. I did try the monobath with a Lab-box for a 120 roll a couple days ago. Seems to be more even development than what I have above.

[md-photo]

Have had some more luck with the Df96 + SP-445.

TMax 100
HamptonMansion by Maryland Photos, on Flickr

Rollei IR 400
Infrared001 by Maryland Photos, on Flickr

Tri-X 320
OverhillsMansion001 by Maryland Photos, on Flickr

All with Linhof Master Technika or Wista SP, and Nikkor 90mm f8 or 75mm f4.5