I mix it from bulk chemicals; really easy to do.Dektol is only available in 3 gallon size, as though the average photographer is an industrial user. So unfortunate that the 1 liter size isn't available anymore.
ps: back to darkroom paper print after 3 year absence.
So far, the only available size is the one that gives 3 gallons stock solution. But i'll take a look at Polymax T Developer.I assume you mean the 1 gallon size, which makes 3 gallons of working solution once diluted 1 + 2.
In my case, that gives me 6 printing sessions, because I prefer to use 2 US quarts in a 11x14 tray, so I could live with that. Your requirements may of course be different.
My preference, if you can locate it in your market, is Kodak Polymax - T. Roughly similar response, but a lot more convenient. I get good results with cool tone, neutral and warm tone papers: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/28683-REG/Kodak_1388354_Polymax_T_Developer_Liquid.html
The B&H listing needs updating because it now comes in a taller and narrower 1 litre bottle.
Another great choice would be Liquidol.
As far as I am aware, Dektol now comes in two sizes.So far, the only available size is the one that gives 3 gallons stock solution.
Michael:photogear appears to be in Montreal. Photo Service carries pretty much full lines of Kodak and Ilford chemicals.
While I've always been a Dektol user, I recently experimented with Bromophen (available in 1L packages) and as expected it produced the same results as Dektol with my paper. Same characteristic curve, same image colour/tone. So that might be another option for photogear.
I panic bought at least 10 5L boxes of Bromophen during the initial collapse of Ilford (10+ years ago?) Still works great, I make up 5 L put it into FULL pint bottles , keeps forever. I love Bromophen. Back when I bought it it wasn't much more than Dektol, it's more expensive now, but I still think it's a bargain. For low volume users I sure would look into liquid developers. Also if you like to mix chemicals, and have a decent balance, making D-72 and D-52 is easy as can be. I make Kodak F-6 fixer from scratch all the time, it doesn't stink, and the hardener keep prints from sticking to my drier belt. You really do need to be a bit of an amateur mad scientist to get the most joy out of analog photography.Michael:
Can you solve one mystery for me?
The certain retailers describe a "5 litre" size for Bromophen.
I see other references to a "1 litre" package of Bromophen.
Except Bromophen is designed to be used with the stock diluted 1 + 3.
So a package that makes 1 litre stock would yield 4 litres of working solution (not 5 litres).
Are the listings for Bromophen talking about one and the same thing?
photogear: Bromophen is an excellent option, if it is available to you.
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