Highest contrast 35mm...

[jtk]

Years ago I shot a lot of 35mm Kodalith, processing some with Dektol. It was very slow but that was irrelevant.

I have a project for which high contrast 35mm film might be easier than digital.

How would you do that?

 

[Dismayed]

Increase development time. But be sure to run film tests to determine the tonal range of what will be captured on film.

 

[Chris Johnson]

This film will give a very high-contrast rendering if processed "normally"
Freestyle says it will be back in stock in January.
https://www.freestylephoto.biz/1203...-Resolution-Film-35mm-x-36-exp.-(2-Roll-Pack)

 

[awty]

For out doors fp4 with orange filter.
You could try the new ilford 0rtho plus in 35mm.
Bit hard to advise without knowing what you want to do exactly. Do you wish to holder highlights and shadows? Many ways to improve contrast.

 

[kevs]

https://www.ultrafineonline.com/ulhicoorlifi.html

 

[Murray Kelly]

Imagelink HQ. Very hard not to get it contrasty.

 

[darkosaric]

Adox CMS 20, develop in anything but dedicated developer, and you will have too much contrast. For example Rodinal with strong agitation - it is crazy:

 

[jtk]

Adox CMS 20, develop in anything but dedicated developer, and you will have too much contrast. For example Rodinal with strong agitation - it is crazy:

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Thanks folks...lots of good suggestions...see Darko's example...and im a Rodinal devotee ( no wimpy sodium sulfite ! ).

 

[Michael L.]

You might also try this 50 ASA high contrast film from Nick & Trick in Folkestone, England:
https://ntphotoworks.com/product/ft-12-high-contrast-50asa-bw-approx-27exp/
Excellent in Rodinal.
Regards, Michael

 

[Cholentpot]

Imagelink HQ. Very hard not to get it contrasty.

Gonna agree with this.

Been using it in 16mm and the only way I've found to get decent range is using Rodinal 1:150 for 1.5-2 hours. Otherwise everything looks like a horror picture.

 

[removed account4]

https://www.ultrafineonline.com/ulhicoorlifi.html

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[Raghu Kuvempunagar]

Micrat Orto ISO 3 orthochromatic negative film by Astrum.

 

[Murray Kelly]

Gonna agree with this.


I've been using it in 16mm and the only way I've found to get decent range is using Rodinal 1:150 for 1.5-2 hours. Otherwise everything looks like a horror picture.

I've been using it in 16mm Minoltas and use a dev of .5ml Rodinal plus .5ml HC-110 in 250ml. Vigorous agitation first minute then stand, like you do.
That is a very good dev for Rollei Retro 80s. I haven't tried any other copy film.

 

[Cholentpot]

I've been using it in 16mm Minoltas and use a dev of .5ml Rodinal plus .5ml HC-110 in 250ml. Vigorous agitation first minute then stand, like you do.
That is a very good dev for Rollei Retro 80s. I haven't tried any other copy film.

Sounds like something to try next time around...Thanks for the idea!

 

[Jeen]

There are films of Tasma Type-25 and Type-42. Films have high contrast. Information in Russian, but not difficult to figure out
https://tasma.ru/products/aerofotoplenki/aerofotoplenka-tip-25l/
https://tasma.ru/products/aerofotoplenki/aerofotoplenka-tip-42l/
The plant itself may not answer, but there is someone who works with them. vk.com/tasmaphoto

 

[John51]

Anyone remember Ilford FF developer?

I used it 1:4 for processing FP4 and 1:9 for prints in the 70s. The paper was ex mod 20 year old Grade 00. With regular developers. it was any zone you want as long as it's just the one zone. With the FF, there was a bite to the images that the customers liked. Skin tones would look like chrome.

 

[scheimfluger_77]

Adox CMS 20, develop in anything but dedicated developer, and you will have too much contrast. For example Rodinal with strong agitation - it is crazy:

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I dunno, that looks pretty cool.

 

[scheimfluger_77]

I've been using it in 16mm Minoltas and use a dev of .5ml Rodinal plus .5ml HC-110 in 250ml. Vigorous agitation first minute then stand, like you do.
That is a very good dev for Rollei Retro 80s. I haven't tried any other copy film.

It would be instructive to see some of your results.

 

[braxus]

Another film that has high contrast is Ilford Pan F+ 50.

 

[Murray Kelly]

It would be instructive to see some of your results.

Close at hand (just had a crash) these were on Ro80s at box speed.
Monpazier, St Emillion, Monpazier: France

 

[scheimfluger_77]

Thank you. It looks like you are getting some compensating action in 2 & 3.

 

[Murray Kelly]

That particular film I have only ever done in that dev. IIRC. When you're on a good thing, stick to it.
I am a little disappointed with the St Emillion pic; it seems to have lost detail in the trip from here to Ipernity, and back.
I am still dredging thru the wreckage to get back some IL HQ images.
I apologize for drifting off the subject but I stand by my comment that IL HQ is a challenge to get away from B&W only. After all, that is what it is made for.

 

[Vlads]

Hello everyone, just joined this forum. So i need an advice re Adox CMS 20 film. I am doing some project (making 35 mm reference target for DSLR scanning) and i need film both of highest possible contrast and resolution. So far I worked with expired Mikrat 300 but my 50 years old film understandably exhibits some fog ;-) . So i am about to use Adox CMS which is back in stock here in NYC. My plan was to get film and naitive Adox developer and ask Forum for recommendations on the regiment to achieve high contrast and keep film grain fine enough (basically i am more interested in high edge sharpness along with high resolution). Now I am hearing that non-adox developer would give me even higher contrast. If anyone can provide recommendations toward goal stated above based on the real/actual/first-hand results or manufacturers data sheets i will be very thankful. Attached is the Mikrat shot image , i need it to be done in high contrast and resolution. TIA

 

[KenS]

Years ago I shot a lot of 35mm Kodalith, processing some with Dektol. It was very slow but that was irrelevant.

I have a project for which high contrast 35mm film might be easier than digital.

How would you do that?

Try Kodak's Tech Pan 35mm (if you can find any) I've been 'saving' a pack of 20 rolls in case of my own needs.. but it has been too long since I exposed ANY 35mm film since my 'retirement' as a "Technical/Scientific/Biological photographer but now MUCH prefer
using my 4x5 monorail.. or the well used (and much loved) 8x10 B&J 'woodie'

Ken

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

Adox CMS 20 II in a conventional developer. I've shot a lot of it in 4x5. EI 20. Simply stunning. No grain.. if that matters. For more continuous tone look, Adotek V developer. EI 12.