D76 vs Thornton's 2 Bath HD developer, Ilford Delta 100 in 4x5

[Kino]

I typically take 2 shots of any subject to experiment with various development times. I was satisfied with my initial D76 1:1 @ 20c/68f for 6 minutes, so I neglected the 2nd negative until I decided to try Thornton’s 2 Bath HD developer just to see how it would handle the same exposure.

Shot #1 D76

Now, these are scans and not matched the best in curve placement, but good enough to see the differences between the developers.

In the 2 bath, I gave baths A&B equal time at 4:30 @ 20c/68f with a water stop and TF5 fix for 4 minutes.

Shot #2 Thornton's

Since I print with a condenser enlarger, the Thornton’s neg might be easier to print closer to grade 2 than the D76 negative, which in my experience, must be printed at 1 or 1.5; maybe even lower than that.

 

[Paul Howell]

Wonder how the negative in D76 would print split grade. Somewhat surprised that Thorton's did not separate the clouds more, , was under the impression that it was highly compensating. Nice shot though.

 

[RalphLambrecht]

I seee no difference between the negative in the screen display.

 

[John Wiegerink]

I do see a slight difference when I switch back and forth between the two. I see it in the contrast of the belfry shutters and the shadows under the shrubs, but both pictures are very, very close for sure.