Delta 100 in DD-X gives flat results

jrong · Oct 28, 2004

I've not had much success developing Delta 100 in Ilfotec DD-X. When scenes are low-contrast or taken on dull days, the tonality is harsh and ugly, and the results are very flat. It is much better only on sunny days with high contrast scenes. I am more accustomed to the rich dark tones of Fuji Acros and Rodinal.

Is there a better developer to use with Delta 100? I have DD-X, Rodinal, Perceptol and HC-110 in my cupboard right now.

Suggestions welcome!
Jin

TPPhotog · Oct 28, 2004

My vote is Rodinal (as expected and you already have it) and I've also tried it in ID-11 and D-76 which also look quite good. I agree DD-X isn't the best soup for it and I've tried it in those four I've mentioned.

jrong said:
I've not had much success developing Delta 100 in Ilfotec DD-X. When scenes are low-contrast or taken on dull days, the tonality is harsh and ugly, and the results are very flat. It is much better only on sunny days with high contrast scenes. I am more accustomed to the rich dark tones of Fuji Acros and Rodinal.

Is there a better developer to use with Delta 100? I have DD-X, Rodinal, Perceptol and HC-110 in my cupboard right now.

Suggestions welcome!
Jin

hansbeckert · Oct 28, 2004

jrong said:
I've not had much success developing Delta 100 in Ilfotec DD-X. When scenes are low-contrast or taken on dull days, the tonality is harsh and ugly, and the results are very flat. It is much better only on sunny days with high contrast scenes. I am more accustomed to the rich dark tones of Fuji Acros and Rodinal.

Is there a better developer to use with Delta 100? I have DD-X, Rodinal, Perceptol and HC-110 in my cupboard right now.

Suggestions welcome!
Jin

I strongly recommend Paterson FX-39.

modafoto · Oct 28, 2004

TPPhotog said:
My vote is Rodinal (as expected and you already have it) and I've also tried it in ID-11 and D-76 which also look quite good. I agree DD-X isn't the best soup for it and I've tried it in those four I've mentioned.

Rodinal from me, too. HC-110 is also good for Delta 100. But my favourite is Rodinal 1+50 and Delta 100 rated at ISO 80, but developed as if it was exposed @ ISO 100.

sparx · Oct 28, 2004

I've used Ilfosol and ID-11 and have been happy with the results with Ilfosol being slightly less grainy.

Max Power · Oct 28, 2004

I've only used ID-11 recently but that's because it's all that is available locally for me. It gives me negs with both D-400 and D-100 that I'm really happy with.
However, were Rodinal available locally, I would certainly give it a whirl just to see what I thought.
I just wish that I had a choice!!!

mobtown_4x5 · Oct 28, 2004

I don't understand, why would anyone limit themselves to what is available locally? Photos supplies are much cheaper via the web- and it's the way to support vendors who are keeping real photography alive.

Matt

TPPhotog · Oct 28, 2004

mobtown_4x5 said:
I don't understand, why would anyone limit themselves to what is available locally? Photos supplies are much cheaper via the web- and it's the way to support vendors who are keeping real photography alive.

Matt

Matt it's always good to support the local shops otherwise we lose them, also not everyone has plastic cards for any number of reasons

hansbeckert · Oct 28, 2004

TPPhotog said:
Matt it's always good to support the local shops otherwise we lose them, also not everyone has plastic cards for any number of reasons

Most shops will special order for you. Just ask!

Delta 100 in DD-X gives flat results

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