Delta 400 in D76 - 1:1 11.5 min.???

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About 11:30 - 12:00 is what I use to process Delta 400. It does seem like a long time but the negatives come out very nice. Just do not forget Ilford's suggestion: 4 inversions (about 8-10 seconds agitation) immediately after putting in the chemicals and repeat every minute thereafter.
 

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That is a bit too long. Ilford calls for 14 minutes in D-76 or ID-11 1+1 at 20C (68F). Adjust that down to about 9 minutes, 45 seconds at 24C (75F). Start there, and adjust as necessary.
 

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Just remembered there is a development chart for 68F and 75F inside of the box. Yep, Ilford calls for 11:30 in D-76/ID-11 at 75F
 

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Scan some prints or negatives and let us see the results.
 
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Ok here are a couple of shots. This film scans very nicely and has great tonal range. I have not decided if I like the grain.
Nikon FE, Nikon 28mm f/2.8
 

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If you check out the Ilford information leaflet on Delta 400 it will tell that ID11 stock solution @ 68 degrees F for 9.5 minutes is the best overall developer. Afterall they do manufacture the film. Also it works perfectly for me.

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I have used Delta 400 for years. I develop it in Ilford's Perceptol. It has tremendous tonal range, with almost no grain. Very difficult to use a grain focuser, I have to look for edge transitions to focus my enlarger.

Great film!!

Patrick
 
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Your correct Tex but we were talking about a 1:1 dilution @ 75F which is 11.5.
I have already processes the film and it turned out great! It is nice film and scans really well too. It just has a tad bit more grain than what I have used in the past. But I like this film well enough that I am going to shoot some more and see how I like it after more experience.
I like the contrast and tonal range. It is really sharp. If you look at the twp photos above you can see it is sharp!
 
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Patrick, after reading your post I pull up the Ilford tech sheet on perceptol and they do not show a development time for Delta 400 shot at asa 400??? They also do not show times for several non- Ilford films unless you are "pushing" them?
Is Perceptol a finer grain developer than D76? I assume it is since D76 and ID:11 are basically the same thing...
 

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stradibarrius said:
Is Perceptol a finer grain developer than D76? I assume it is since D76 and ID:11 are basically the same thing...
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Perceptol is finer gained than ID11/D76

However, you usually loose about 1 stop of speed.

Perceptol has a loyal fan base of people who use almost nothing else.

Try it - it might be for you

Martin
 

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stradibarrius said:
Would I make an adjustment when I am shooting? EX. if I am shooting ASA 100, would I set my meter for 50 and shoot away or is the adjustment made in the darkroom?
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Adjust your meter.

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for more info...

refer to the FILM fact sheet! pdf

perceptol stock @ 75* 13m according to time / contrast curve
 

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Don't let a one stop speed loss put you off. Your light conditions may be fine with such a loss but with Perceptol, 320 is possible with 1+3 dilution and yes, IMHO, grain is much finer than ID11/D76. Admittedly it might be less noticeable in D400 depending on print size but it's there. If you need confirmation of its fine grain v ID11/D76 try some HP5+ in both developers. In non T grain type films it can take 35mm enlargements to another level but its the same quality operating in both films.

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Delta 400 works in Xtol or DDX. The previous generation back from 5 years ago works well with D76. I was all excited with the generation until I tried it. D76 is terrible combo. Either of the other two is a vast improvement.
 

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I finished developing 20 rolls of Delta 400 in ID11 1:1 @ 68F. The suggested time on the packaging was 14min. which was different from what I had been doing. I figured they may have changed the emulsion and/or the developer so I proceeded cautiously and upon inspecting the first test roll this appeared very good. I processed the remaining 19 rolls at that suggested time and they came out just fine. The film was 120 and exposed at 400 ISO. I have used Delta 400 and ID11 for a number of years usually for 11.5 - 13 min depending on the desired contrast but this gave equally well developed negatives.
 

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Interesting info, Ronald. I've never liked Delta 400 (despite GREAT results with Delta 100 and often very good results from Delta 3200). Now I'm wondering if it's because of D76! I'm sure I've tried it with DD-X though, too...I'll have to check back to see if those results were somewhat better or not.
 
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