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    Re: Stearman Press 810 & Temperature Film Reticulation

    That might not be enough developer for an 8x10... You've got it diluted to 1:1:200 which is half dilution and only using 300-500ml might not be enough. Be generous with the developer quantity.
    (I've seen bromide drag with pmk but not with pyrocat hd.)

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    Re: Stearman Press 810 & Temperature Film Reticulation

    I think you need at least 3Ml A in 500ml water to do any type of minimum agitation for a sheet of 4x5. For an 8x10 I would use minimum 4A:3B:500W, 3minutes initial agitation for the large open areas you have, and then 20second agitations at the 1/4 points. If you want to stay at 1:200 replace developer at the midpoint with fresh developer but little additional agitation. I also have read that tubes are better for stand rather than trays because of vertical vs horizontal orientation.
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    Re: Stearman Press 810 & Temperature Film Reticulation

    So I decided to adjust my development time and add more to my agitation frequency.

    Negative looks much better but with some fogging on the edges

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    Re: Stearman Press 810 & Temperature Film Reticulation

    Any very dilute developer, bromide streaks can ge a problem. I've run into the same problem with XTOL developing in a drum. Increasing the developer concentration worked for me.
    FWIW, Best Regards Mike

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