• Welcome to Photrio!
    Registration is fast and free. Join today to unlock search, see fewer ads, and access all forum features.
    Click here to sign up

Ilford fp4+ @ 250 ASA

Chobonaut

Member
Allowing Ads
Joined
Jun 22, 2009
Messages
16
Format
Instant Films
Hello!
I've just returned from a trip to morocco on which i had to shoot some 35mm fp4+ ratet at 250 ASA.

My question is, if you know how to develop it? I got Rodinal - which dillution/Times do you suggest? Any Experiences?

Thank you very much!
Tim
 
My understanding of Rodinal is that it is not a good developer for pushing film; in fact, just the opposite -- it works best when the film iso is downrated somewhat.

Diafine, on the otherhand, is a very good developer for FP4+ rated at 250. I've used this combination frequently with excellent results.

Regards,

Dave
 
Get a box of Diafine, and it'll turn out just right, and with finer grain than usual. It's made for pushing film a tad.
 
1+100, 25min, 20c.

Agitation every ~3 min.
 
I get very good results with FP4+ @200 in Microphen 1+1 (both in 35mm and 120) for 14 minutes, I would suspect rating it at 250 and developing for 15 minutes would give very similar results - perhaps a slight loss of shadow separation and a little more grain.

Rob
 
For my money, I'd have used Diafine. FP4+ @ EI 250 is about as good as it gets if you need the extra stop from this film. No muss, no fuss. Works every time. Keeps the highlights in check nicely.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Menu
Log in
Register