Dev times for Rollei Retro / Agfa APX

vickersdc

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Hi there, I've got a couple of rolls of Rollei Retro 400 that I wish to develop. I believe this is really rebranded Agfa APX - is that right?

I have exposed it at EI200 and want to use Kodak D76 / Ilford ID11 and just wanted to get a feel for suggested development times at 20 degC in a spiral dev tank.

Any suggestions / comments or helpful tips appreciated.

Thank you.
David.
 

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Yes the Retro 400 is Agfa APX400. I used FX39 to develop it at the APX400 time, and it was fine. So, you should be fine with D76/ID11 times for APX400.
 

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APX 400 / Xtol full strength or replenished system / 20C / handheld tank for 35mm or 120mm / 8 minutes (+/- depending on your personal taste)
 
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Nicole said:
APX 400 / Xtol full strength or replenished system / 20C / handheld tank for 35mm or 120mm / 8 minutes (+/- depending on your personal taste)
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Thanks Nicole - can I assume that 8mins is for film exposed at its nominal rating of 400? If so, would you reckon on reducing development by about 10% if shot at EI200 ?

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David.
 

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Nicole said:
APX 400 / Xtol full strength or replenished system / 20C / handheld tank for 35mm or 120mm / 8 minutes (+/- depending on your personal taste)
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EI 400 = normal dev time = 8 min if that's your personal preferance
EI 200 = -1 stop (over exposed) = 8 min -20% (under developed) if that's your personal preferance
 
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I would second Nicole's suggestion with Xtol for APX400. It's a great combination.

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Thomas Bertilsson said:
I would second Nicole's suggestion with Xtol for APX400. It's a great combination.

- Thomas
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The only reason I chose the D76 / ID11 option was that I wanted to use a common developer for Fomapan 100 sheet film as well as the Rollei 35mm.

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Dave.
 
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