HP5 and Ilfosol 3

[muzzatron]

hello,
I am just about to start developing at home and am still a little green. I bought some Infosol 3, basically cause it was all that was in the shop. I also bought some HP5, which was on sale.
Now after doing some reading, I have discovered they may not be the best match for each other.
Can anyone tell if they have used this combo before and did it work? or are my neg going to look awful?

cheers

 

[bsdunek]

Michael R is right. I tend to use Ilford Microphen, but have Ilfosol 3. Used Ilfosol S before that. One thing I like is that you can mix just one shot out of the bottle, and squeeze the bottle to eliminate the air. Later, I use marbles to displace the air. It lasts a long time that way, although, not quite as long as Rodinal.

 

[Simon R Galley]

Dear Muzzatron,

It will be absolutely fine....thousands and thousands of people use this combination.

Simon. ILFORD Photo / HARMAN technology Limited :

 

[muzzatron]

Great to hear! Guess I am just being a bit anxious!

 

[muzzatron]

all good

 

[John Bragg]

They look good and I would not hesitate to use Ilfosol as It was the first developer I ever used. The only caveat is that the shelf life is not the longest, but not a worry if you shoot plenty.

 

[Lamar]

Congrats! Nothing like the thrill of pulling those first negatives out of the tank and seeing good images. Great rush isn't it......