Originally Posted by
Rob Biondo
Long time lurker, couple of times poster coming for some help with Kodalith 2556 Type 3.
I've recently bought a box of it for a very good price as I wanted to play around with it because of its high contrast. However, I've hit a wall with trying to find information on ISO and development and some of the info I've found is 10+ years old, which means that Technidol is no longer available.
From what I gather, when developed in regular film developers, Kodalith is about ISO 2-3 and should be agitated constantly, although the last part I will take as very much a matter of preference. I can't remember the times but I know it was very odd times.
However, my research has led me to believe that it can be developed in MG paper developer and even in lith developer. If I read correctly, developing in lith developer increases speed to ISO 25 (?). But that is the extent of the info I've found on developing in lith developer, nothing on times or methods.
This last option appeals as I can access Moersh lith developers and it would allow me to shoot in drab British weather...once I figure out reciprocity.
Has anyone got recent(-ish) experience of shooting and developing Kodalith? Anyone can shed any light on what is the best way to get the contrast its known for but perhaps increase speed a little?
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