I strongly suggest you disavow "stand" development. Its 99% horsepucky and will only introduce problems that are easily resolved by embracing proper development agitation technique. The mythology surrounding "stand" development is powerful and persistent, and unfortunately many aspiring large format photographers get seduced into thinking this will be some magic elixir that will iron out any potential issues their exposures may have. It won't. You'll get streaks and blotches and uneven development, just like what we see pictured here. Horseman, do yourself a favor and stick with what manufacturers state: agitate as recommended throughout the development time. If you feel you need to compress the tonal scale of an image, then learn how to expose a bit more and develop a bit less. This will be a much more reliable approach to film development, and you will avoid streaks and marks on your film.Originally Posted by horseman89
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