Ilford in D76

Gleaner · Aug 27, 2006

I shot a roll of Ilford FP-4 Plus 125 speed 120 at 100. I'd like suggestion on developing time & time in the fixer in D76. I've been around different sites & forums & have seen different times, [as much as 3 min. difference]. Any suggestions from the APUG members goes to the top of the list. Thanks.

david b · Aug 27, 2006

well the massive dev chart says 11 minutes at 1+1 when shot at 125. I would go with this too.

As for the fixing time, what fix are you using?

Neal · Aug 27, 2006

Dear Gleaner,

The difference between 125 and 100 is insignificant here. I would use the times from Ilford's data sheet for normal development.

Neal Wydra

David Brown · Aug 27, 2006

Neal said:
... I would use the times from Ilford's data sheet for normal development.

Ditto.

RalphLambrecht · Aug 27, 2006

Gleaner said:
I shot a roll of Ilford FP-4 Plus 125 speed 120 at 100. I'd like suggestion on developing time & time in the fixer in D76. I've been around different sites & forums & have seen different times, [as much as 3 min. difference]. Any suggestions from the APUG members goes to the top of the list. Thanks.

There are many variables involved. I normally expose FP4+ at EI 64 and develop it for 9'10" in D76 1+1 at 20C in a Jobo.

nworth · Aug 27, 2006

The development chart at the Ilford site (www.ilfordphoto.com/Webfiles/2006216122447.pdf) also says 11 minutes. That is probably the right starting place, when adjusted for temperature. Your technique can have a big influence on development. For instance, too much agitation will increase development, add density, and add contrast. So once you have developed and printed a few rolls, you may want to adjust the development time to match your style of doing things.

rfshootist · Aug 27, 2006

Gleaner said:
I shot a roll of Ilford FP-4 Plus 125 speed 120 at 100. I'd like suggestion on developing time & time in the fixer in D76. I've been around different sites & forums & have seen different times, [as much as 3 min. difference]. Any suggestions from the APUG members goes to the top of the list. Thanks.

1:1, 11min works, I've tried it.

Jon Shiu · Aug 27, 2006

Would it matter if you are printing on a condenser or diffusion enlarger?

Jon

glennfromwy · Aug 27, 2006

For what it's worth, I've found recommended times for this combo to be too long. Though I normally do most things in D-76 1:1, I could never get what I want with FP-4 in this soup. For this film, I find PMK Pyro to be the best.

RalphLambrecht · Aug 28, 2006

glennfromwy said:
For what it's worth, I've found recommended times for this combo to be too long. Though I normally do most things in D-76 1:1, I could never get what I want with FP-4 in this soup.

I agree. I also find the recommended times too long in general. I believe that the great development chart is just a collection of manufacturer's recommendations (I could be wrong), but the times listed there are too long for me and my diffusion enlarger.

RalphLambrecht · Aug 28, 2006

Yes, condenser enlargers need lees contrasty negatives.

Gleaner · Aug 28, 2006

I want to thank eveyone who posted a reply to this. Hopefully I can post the results soon.

Ilford in D76

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