You do not mention if you agitated during development. If you did, next time don't. Stand developing gives the best results for negatives exposed at night because the developer on the highlights exhausts and so the highlights don't burn out while the shadow detail develops.
For film I use HP5+ and expose at f16 for between 60 to 90 seconds, depending on how much streetlight and type of street light (longer for sodium lighting).
I agitated quite a bit, never realised about standing development. Will do next time. I've just printed it and there's a hell of alot more detail there than in this scan, answered my own question really!
If you wish to use stand development care is called for because with some developers you will get bromide drag...uneven development. The best developer I have ever used for stand developing is Pyrocat HD or MC.... The developing agent is cathecol. It is a staining developer that is especially well suited to scenes with a light source in them. Go to unblinkingeye.com and read up on it. The formulator of Pyrocat HD...Mr. Sandy King...has written a sizable article on the developer.
Photrio.com contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. To read our full affiliate disclosure statement please click Here.
PHOTRIO PARTNERS EQUALLY FUNDING OUR COMMUNITY:
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.