Ilford in D76

[Gleaner]

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]

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]

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]

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

Ditto.

 

[RalphLambrecht]

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]

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]

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]

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

Jon

 

[glennfromwy]

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]

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]

Yes, condenser enlargers need lees contrasty negatives.

 

[Gleaner]

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