There may also be some variance that relates to differences in the films - emulsion thickness, for example.Might well be that the figure of 4% per degree F or 7% per degree C varies with different developers,
This is interesting, as I've come across the advice to keep temperatures on the low side with Rodinal — preferably no higher than 18-20C. Higher temperatures supposedly lead to more pronounced grain. I am also curious to know whether very high temperatures (around 30C) have an impact on image characteristics with other developers.Ah, okay, context got lost.
Yep, I see Braxus used 4:30 and I've have gotten ~5.6 (= 5:35) -- which is about 15% difference, and quite probably photographically significant difference. Might well be that the figure of 4% per degree F or 7% per degree C varies with different developers, since most have more than one developing agent and different agents might have different rates of activity change with temperature (for instance, hydroquinone in a multi-agent developer becomes nearly inert in terms of developing action below about 16 C, leading to a sudden, sharp increase in required time below that temperature).
I can only say I've used my method (with Fahrenheit thermometer) at darkroom temperatures up to around 90 F (34-35 C) with results reasonably comparable to "normal" 68F/20C process at published times. Most of the developing I did at that temperature, however, was with Parodinal, a single agent developer; dual- or multi-agent chemistry might well have a more complex response.
And for me in my normally very temperate climate, I just have my replenished developer and everything else at the ambient temperature, and develop the film at the time indicated on the Dataguide dial.Way too complicated. Right now my tap water is 78~80F. In winter it'll be around 60. I simply put the beaker with the chemicals in a bigger bowl with either ice cubes or hot water to get the chemicals to 68 deg F. No math, charts, etc, involved. Same processing time year round.
I only adjust the developer temp since my tap water varies a lot (and I mix 1:1). My other chemicals are at ambient temp since my house is air conditioned or heated as needed and the temp doesn't vary by more than a few degrees over the year. Your reply got me thinking though. I could keep a gallon of water with my other chemicals and I wouldn't have to cool or warm the developer mix in a water bath.And for me in my normally very temperate climate, I just have my replenished developer and everything else at the ambient temperature, and develop the film at the time indicated on the Dataguide dial.
Simplicity is in the eye of the beholder.
When I am well organized, I fill a coupe of large containers with near room temperature tap water an hour or so before developing film - it reaches ambient temperature quite quickly.
I adjust the development time for the temperature and when the development time is less than 5 minutes,/QUOTE]
Sal, in the U.K. the best option is to avoid doing any development that one special afternoon in the year. Well it was the best option until recently. Last year I had a good crop of figs - unheard of at these latitudes even in the recent past. So it's good laxative food or good film development
Can these tables and data be used with all types of developers (Rodinal, Kalogen, .... or ... etc.) or are those tables and data intended to be used with only one developer formula?Can anyone share a link to the Ilford chart?
Can these tables and data be used with all types of developers (Rodinal, Kalogen, .... or ... etc.) or are those tables and data intended to be used with only one developer formula?
The Kodak Developing dial is for all film/developer combinations. The tables in the data sheets are keyed to particular film/developer combinations and diffusion enlargers, but one can simply adjust the recommendation for different enlargers.The Ilford chart is for all film/development combinations.
The Kodak charts from Kodak Datasheet are for specific Kodak film/developers combinations for making negatives for diffusion enlargers.
See post #54Can these tables and data be used with all types of developers (Rodinal, Kalogen, .... or ... etc.) or are those tables and data intended to be used with only one developer formula?
I use the Ilford Time/Temp Compensation Chart easily found online.
Thank you my dear brotherSee post #54
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