Anyone have any experience with this stuff? I realize you can't get it from Kodak anymore but there are other sources. I watched a youtube where a chap was extolling its virtues.
Anyone got the make-at-home formula for it?
Don
This said, take any developer and you will find a web page or youtube video extolling its virtues.
Ditto, with Oak Clusters.
I have a mystical attitude to Plus-X in D-76 1:1. Why? I took some really good pictures using the combination when in University. Would the pictures have been just as good with most any other reasonable combination - yes, of course.
It's not the developer, it's not the film, it's not the agitation - it's your innate talent that makes the photo worth framing and hanging on the wall.
I know the formula for the D-96 developer and the replenisher, but I have no idea of the dev times for popular films or how much replenisher to add for each 135-36 or 120 film. It would be nice to know just out of curiosity, even though probably wouldn't use it.
the Kodak pdf has info about this on page 18:
i.e 1200ml per 100ft of 35mm film, so about 60ml per roll of 36 exposures.
obviously it depends on your subjects and exposure - a roll shot in the snow under sunlight will use much more developer than some roll shot at nights in dark streets.
When considering this, it is most likely important to remember that that information is oriented to using D96 with motion picture film, which is designed to be developed to a lower contrast than the target contrast for still film.
Note that one datasheet - Tri-X - reuses contrast index while the other - Double-X - uses gamma, so there is that complexity.
I've been using D96 replenished for past few months with double-x at 200 8 minutes 20c. I didn't find it to have less contrast compared to D23 or D76. It was more stable through replenishment thein either, meaning pH didn't change and curve was very consistent during replenishment; from first to last film. I ran about 20 rolls through a 1 liter stock at 50ml per role replenishment, so 100% replenishment by the last role. I think contrast rolled off a bit by the end when I look back. Definitely grainer then D23 or D76. Little compensation in highlights, like D76. I'm on the fence about what I like more with Double-X, D23 or D76, leaning towards D23 i think.
i.e 1200ml per 100ft of 35mm film, so about 60ml per roll of 36 exposures.
obviously it depends on your subjects and exposure - a roll shot in the snow under sunlight will use much more developer than some roll shot at nights in dark streets.
Thanks, I will stick with D-76. 1+1.
For replenishment, I would lean towards Xtol or XT3.
1:1 is tough in Jobo
Have you tried Xtol?
No, LOL I still have 2 bags from when I meant to try it like 20 years ago. Exp 2/2020. At the time I didn't have a 5 gal container so I started making small D23 batches with replenishment instead. The xtol seems like it works well with replenishment when kept in full stoppered bottle. I suppose I could shoot my usual 50 rolls/year with the same 10 gallons...hmmm.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?