HC110 Monobath Development For Sheet Films - An Experiment

[Christopher Walrath]

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Why a monobath?

I have decided that in the interests of space and time regarding my darkroom facilities (read: downstairs half bath) and other constraints that I am going to begin experimenting with HC110 and Kodafix as a monobath for tray processing of 4x5 sheet films. I will be using this chemistry as it what I have on hand, merely convenience at this time.

Materials involved

HC110
Kodafix
Exposed Ilford HP5+ to begin
Tap Water (as long as I can't taste the...

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[awldune]

Look forward to the results.

 

[alexhill]

Can't wait to see how it comes out!

 

[Christopher Walrath]

Me too. Been sick this week. Three day weekend coming right up.

 

[Gadget]

I played with this some years ago but with a different outlook. I used to carry a small bottle of HC-110 concentrate and a small bottle of fixer concentrate when I went on a trip. I used each as 1-shot, but instead of dumping the developer, I added a small amount of fixer concentrate to the tank at the end of development time. Immediate and thorough agitation assured even development. I don't remember all the details, but I do remember getting good negs. It might be worth a try.

 

[2F/2F]

I am curious about the results.

 

[Christopher Walrath]

I must apologize. Things have been slow photographically in the Walrath household. This is to be removed from the back shelf shortly. However, it is still there for a short while.