HP5+ and Rodinal

The Bee keeper

A
The Bee keeper

  • 1
  • 4
  • 121
120 Phoenix Red?

A
120 Phoenix Red?

  • 7
  • 3
  • 135
Chloe

A
Chloe

  • 1
  • 3
  • 114
Fence line

A
Fence line

  • 10
  • 3
  • 156
Kenosha, Wisconsin Trolley

A
Kenosha, Wisconsin Trolley

  • 1
  • 0
  • 126

Recent Classifieds

Forum statistics

Threads
198,171
Messages
2,770,599
Members
99,572
Latest member
hekoman
Recent bookmarks
0

antielectrons

Member
Joined
Jan 26, 2005
Messages
205
Format
Medium Format
Hello,

I was wondering if anyone has any experience/feedback to provide about the above combo. I normally develop HP5+ in D76 1+1 or 1+3 but have run out of D76 and was thinking of using some of the Rodinal I still have left at 1+50. Would the results be similar to what people are getting with Tri-x and Rodinal or is grain going to be a real deal braker. I use 120 film.
 
Joined
Jul 28, 2005
Messages
1,603
Location
Iowa
Format
Multi Format
Nope, but there's a good chance that some may make it into one of my cams that I'm taking with me shopping tomorrow. I'll let you know when I develop it. I've seen some scans of HP5 in Rodinal and it seems to be a very nice combo.
 

Andy K

Member
Joined
Jul 3, 2004
Messages
9,420
Location
Sunny Southe
Format
Multi Format
There is a photo of my cat in my gallery which was made from HP5+ shot at ISO3200 and developed in Rodinal 1+25. There may be other photographs too, but I don't remember.

Ps. As Dave said, much discussed, if you do a site search you should find several threads on this subject. :wink:
 
OP
OP

antielectrons

Member
Joined
Jan 26, 2005
Messages
205
Format
Medium Format
Hi, thanks. I searched the archives before posting but didnt find that much specifically about HP5+ with Rodinal. Lots of threads with both words in but not a lot specifically about the two... which was why I posted a new question.
 

honerich

Member
Joined
Jul 24, 2005
Messages
18
Location
Germany
Format
Multi Format
HP5 and Rodinal are a fine combo, not as grainy as you might expect. You will have real ISO-400 with nice tonality and shadow details. My data are:
Rod. 1+50, 20 degC, 18:00 Min., inversions every minute, G=0.62
 

gainer

Subscriber
Joined
Sep 20, 2002
Messages
3,699
And by my experiments, you won't get any more than G=0.62 from that combo, which is good for most of us, but is the reason AGFA did not recommend it. They don't like any thing below 0.65. I like HP5+ in every developer I have tried, including Rodinal at 1+50.
 

MMfoto

Member
Joined
Sep 11, 2004
Messages
425
Format
Super8
Yeah, This combo has a bad reputation that is really undeserved. I've never used it though a friend of mine uses HP5/Rodinal 1:50 exclusively and his work has been a benchmark for me. Very nice combo.
 

honerich

Member
Joined
Jul 24, 2005
Messages
18
Location
Germany
Format
Multi Format
gainer said:
And by my experiments, you won't get any more than G=0.62 from that combo ...

You are right, Rodinal 1+50 is pretty dead after 18-20 minutes.
 

gnashings

Member
Joined
Apr 6, 2005
Messages
1,376
Location
Oshawa, Onta
Format
Multi Format
Although I am not very fond of HP5+ (just personal preference - no technical reasons), I have shot it at 400, souped in Rodinal 1:50 and especially in 120, the results were very pleasant. I don't think you will find the grain objectionable. I have pushed this combo one stop as well, and again, it responds fine as well. And I can tell you that the photo of Andy's cat at 3200 looks great - so its obviously a flexible combo.
I have shot APX400 and TriX in that speed mostly, but with the demise of APX, and my personal preference for spending my money on Ilfrod products, I think I may be using HP5+ more myself - perhaps I just never gave it the time to get what I wanted out of it since the other films were available and I liked them. I guess you could say it was more a matter of liking other films and not taking the time to really get to know HP5+ rather than any real objection to any of its qulaities... Hmmm.
I have rambled again - best of luck,

Peter.
 
Photrio.com contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.
To read our full affiliate disclosure statement please click Here.

PHOTRIO PARTNERS EQUALLY FUNDING OUR COMMUNITY:



Ilford ADOX Freestyle Photographic Stearman Press Weldon Color Lab Blue Moon Camera & Machine
Top Bottom