Developer suggestion for Ilford Pan F plus at box speed

dynachrome · Jun 20, 2024

There is a misconception about Perceptol and Microdol-X. When undiluted, they cause a loss of film speed. At 1:3 they do not cause a loss of film speed. This is because the concentration of sulfite in the working solution is lower.

xkaes · Jun 20, 2024

Augustus Caesar said:
The film is very fine-grained to begin with, so no need for a fine-grain developer.

I agree. I'd suggest D-76 -- with a few test exposures first, of course. I normally use D-76 with APX 25.

Sidd · Jun 20, 2024

Mark J said:
If these are still the rolls from 2016, then prepare yourself to find nothing left of the images on there.

Thankfully no, these are only 1 week old.

Sidd · Jun 20, 2024

BobUK said:
The 10,00 foot height caught my attention.
A bit late now that you have your exposures, but it reminded of a leaflet for an ultra violet (UV) filter I was reading a few days ago.

UV Haze filter.
For taking pictures in the mountains at a height from 4000 feet up.
Protects against ultra violet rays, causing trouble when taking pictures.
For both colour and black and white films.
No exposure corrections required.

I had very good set of UV filters attached to my lenses.

Keith Tapscott. · Jun 20, 2024

cliveh said:
14 minutes in D76 at 1:1 and at 20 degrees C

What enlarger and light source type are you using Clive?

cliveh · Jun 25, 2024

Keith Tapscott. said:
What enlarger and light source type are you using Clive?

For Pan F it would be a De Vere diffuser.

Keith Tapscott. · Jun 26, 2024

cliveh said:
For Pan F it would be a De Vere diffuser.

Thanks Clive. Is there a different light source type you use for other films?
Just me being nosey.

Andrew O'Neill · Jun 26, 2024

Best to get Pan F developed asap, as the latent image is notorious for fading... Really love Pan F. I would love to be able to get this stuff in sheet film sizes...

cliveh · Jun 26, 2024

Keith Tapscott. said:
Thanks Clive. Is there a different light source type you use for other films?
Just me being nosey.

Yes, all my 35mm FP4 is printed on a condenser enlarger.

Andrew O'Neill · Jun 26, 2024

I always used a diffusion light head. At one time, one had to tailor the negative for their choice of heads. It's still a good idea to do, but I'll bet there are many who do not, since VC papers are commonly used these days.

titrisol · Jun 26, 2024

Rodinal 1+50
Agitate lightly (once every other minute) and extend recommended development time by 10%

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