Hi,
Film is not "shot at" an ISO. It is "shot at" an EI. The ISO is a physical property of the film, and is pretty well fixed at around 1000, give or take. The EI is not a physical property of anything, but what you tell your light meter you are using. What you are really asking is what EIs work best.
So, it can be assumed that it is an ISO 1000 film, and I think the data sheet actually says that 800 is better, for some reason that I do not remember. As far as what EIs to use, approach it the same way you would approach rerating any other film. Rate it at 1600, and you underexpose by a stop, rate it at 3200, and you underexpose by two stops, and so on. (It does the same thing as rating Tri-X 400 at 800 or 1600.) Then develop to suit.
All b/w developers will work with this film. If you want as much speed and contrast as possible, I would stay away from gentle developers like Perceptol. You should just go ahead and use whatever you already have on hand.
Did someone ever try Pyrocat HD?
Pyrocat HD was developed (get it?) by Sandy King, who frequents APUG often. Pytocat HD contains a developing agent called catechol (sometimes pyrocatechol) and catechol is a staining developer. Yes, it "stains" the negative. This stain helps smooth out grain and contol the highlight areas of your photo.
You can mix up Pyrocat HD yourself by ordering the chems from Artcraft Chemicals or Photo Formulary. The formulary also sells a pre-packaged kit.
It you search here on APUG you will find pages and pages of info about Pyrocat. It is a very fine and popular developer.
There are a few different varieties of Pyrocat out there; HD, MC, etc. I use the HD, but instead of Phenidone, I use Metol with catechol and mix in propylene (sp?) glycol. The glycol makes the stuff last just this side of forever.
Before you use, please read-up on the varieties and workings of catechol. find which one is best for you
There are a few different varieties of Pyrocat out there; HD, MC, etc. I use the HD, but instead of Phenidone, I use Metol with catechol and mix in propylene (sp?) glycol. The glycol makes the stuff last just this side of forever.
Before you use, please read-up on the varieties and workings of catechol. find which one is best for you
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