Kodak DK-50. (Homemade.)

Arklatexian

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I used DK-50 1:1 to develop Super Panchro Press, Type B sheet film. Alas (sob) the film has not been made for years. I don't ever remember anyone ever mentioning DK50 and 35mm in the same breath other than to say not to use the two together. It should be a good selection for some LF films, especially 1:1.........Regards!
 

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I have used it in medium format and rate it very highly. In fact I could get by using it forever if I had to. I used it diluted 1+2 and 1+3 and like Gerald suggests below:
You can also use DK-50 as an acutance developer when diluted 1+4 with the Kodalk concentration raised to its original concentration. This appeared in the British Journal Annual 1972 p 230.

Part A

DK-50 prepared as usual

Part B

Kodalk .... 80 g
Water to make 1 l

For use take 2 parts A, 1 part B, and 7 parts of water. Development times are 8 to 13 m @ 20C depending on the film.
 
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