Kodalith 6556 Development

htmlguru4242 · Apr 20, 2006

I shot a roll of Kodalith 6556 (Type 3 Ortho), and now i need to know how to develop. I asked awhile back, and somebody pointed me in the direction of the Massive Dev Chart, though it only gives a reccomendation for D-19, which i don't have.

I have D-76 and T-Max devs., so any suggestions on these?

By the way, the shots were exposed @ ISO 25 and ISO 12

Konical · Apr 20, 2006

Good Morning, Html,

Are you aiming for continuous-tone results or the typical Kodalith high contrast results?

For high contrast, Dektol, either 1:1 or 1:2, or whatever your favorite print developer may be, usually works out fine. Developers made especially for Kodalith and similar films used to be available, but I haven't checked lately. Usually they came in Part A/Part B configurations, with the two separate parts mixed immediately before use.

I have also printed continuous-tone positives on Kodalith by processing in Dektol at 1:15, although Kodalith is not the best choice for that use.

Konical

htmlguru4242 · Apr 20, 2006

I'm looking for somewhat high contrast, though not that typical no-or-very-few-gray-shades lith film look. I'm aware that "normal" contrast with this film is probably hard ...

Neal · Apr 20, 2006

Dear htmlguru4242,

Playing around once I got results that weren't horrible using ortho-litho film and half strength Technidol (developed by inspection). PF sells a POTA developer, and a Technidol substitute. C-41 developer might work as it gives good results with Technical Pan.

If I really had to use D-76 or T-Max I would dilute the normal working strength of each at least 1:3. (That guess is honestly more from ignorance than knowledge.)

I wish you luck!

Neal Wydra

Aggie · Apr 20, 2006

Try the dektol which you can do under safelights, at a dilution of 1 to 8. the one secret to getting more grey tones into it is watch the agitation frequency. The more you agitate, the contrastier it will be. Semi stand is actually very good for lith/ortho film. Being able to watch the development is also an advantage. Also you will under the safe lights know when to put it into the stop bath. This way the times don't have to be precise.

lowellh · Apr 20, 2006

For continuous tone developing of lith film, we recommend using our Extend plus Developer. the detail is exquisite and the latitude is expanded.

htmlguru4242 · Apr 20, 2006

Try the dektol which you can do under safelights

Red or Amber safelight??

Did I mention that this is 35mm - how do I do this by inspection, just unroll it into a tray, or?

Aggie · Apr 20, 2006

I'd wind it on the spool and just dunk it into the developer. For this I would use the red safelights.

glennfromwy · Apr 20, 2006

Use a red sagelight. Try D-76 at 1:9. You can always use the "see saw" method if you want to develop by inspection. Just grab each end of the film and run it up and down (in a "U" shape) in a container of developer. Make sure the container is smooth inside to avoid scratches. I use a glass bowl.

Kodalith 6556 Development

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