Looking for a developer for Neopan 400

[david b]

I am looking for a liquid concentrate developer to use with Neopan 400.

Is anyone using Zonal Pro Gamma Plus?

Any other suggestions?

 

[titrisol]

DDX gave me the most impressive results. Creamy tonality and nice grain

 

[Venchka]

Rodinal. Liquid. Highly concentrated. Keeps forever. Makes all films look, at the very least, decent. With care and personal testing, Rodinal can make any film look great.

 

[kman627]

I use HC-110 Dil B. Especially good for pushing Neopan, but good all around.

 

[removed account4]

some of the nicest negatives i have processed in caffenol c + ansco 130 are neopan 400.
they look perfect.

 

[BradS]

dektol 1+9 (edit: oh...but wait. Dektol is powder! Oooops! ) :0

 

[pesphoto]

I like Rodinal also. Just tried it with Neopan 400 rated at 200. Havent printed it yet, but the negs look nice.

 

[mikeg]

Another vote for DD-X. Also had great results with Rodinal, although the grain is emphasised.

Mike

 

[lkgroup]

I have had good luck with Clayton F-76+ 1:15. I used D-76 1:1 times for this.

Leo

 

[jim appleyard]

I like Rodinal too, but it may be a bit grainy with Neo 400, but then again...

I just did two rolls with P'cat HD with times off the MDC and the negs look great. I haven't printed yet, but FWIW, that combo (so far) is a winner.

 

[Andrew Moxom]

David, I'll second using Pyrocat HD 1:1:100 with neopan-400. Expose it at ISO 200 and go through the usual presoak for 3 minutes at 70 Deg F.

Throw in your pyro (also at 70 deg F) and start the timer for a countdown from 14 minutes. Agitate for the first two minutes, then again for 10 seconds at 9 minutes, repeat at 6 minutes, and repeat at 3 minutes. Stop and fix as usual. This is my standard 400 speed film and process for pretty much everything I do.

Negs produced will print really well!

 

[Tom Kershaw]

David,

I have used Ilfotec HC to develop Neopan 400 @ E.I. 400 (645 format) with good shadow detail, low grain, and reasonably high sharpness.

Tom.

 

[rst]

I think that ID11 1+1 and XTOL 1+1 work very well with Neopan 400. I will send out my postcard in the next days, then you will have an example of Neopan 400 in ID11 1+1. I will add an enlarged part of it as another postcard so that you can see how it performs. Postcards are a bit small.

Ah, too bad, now I see that you are looking for a liquid concentrate ...

Cheers
Ruediger

 

[Antje]

I love Rodinal 1+50 for Neopan, it's my favourite combination at the moment.

 

[aparat]

In 35mm, I like Neopan in DD-X and Clayton F76+. I have almost entirely switched to F76+ because it gives very good film speed and small grain.

 

[david b]

I have two mystery rolls sitting here that I am going to try with rodinal 1+100 for 20 minutes.

Sound about right?

 

[jim appleyard]

Yeah, that sounds right, but look it up to be sure.

 

[brian steinberger]

Neopan 400 is my main film in medium format. I soup it in X-tol 1:1 for 8 min @ 70 degrees for most lighting situations. My other combo, which is great for overcast days (low contrast) is Rodinal 1:50 for 12 min. agitate first minute then once at 9 min mark, 6 min mark, and 3 min mark. Excellent sharpness and great tonality!

 

[Polybun]

I am looking for a liquid concentrate developer to use with Neopan 400.

Is anyone using Zonal Pro Gamma Plus?

Any other suggestions?

HC-110

Its cheap, its liquid, it works miracles, it makes my nipples perky.

 

[jim appleyard]

HC-110

Its cheap, its liquid, it works miracles, it makes my nipples perky.

I'm going to run out and buy some right now!

 

[IloveTLRs]

I've tried it with Super-Prodol, HC-110 and ID-11. All are good, though only HC-110 is in liquid form (at least, where I live.)

 

[Black Dog]

PCAT, PMK and Perceptol all work great!

 

[jim appleyard]

HC-110

Its cheap, its liquid, it works miracles, it makes my nipples perky.

I forgot to ask earlier, is a video of this available on Youtube?

 

[BradS]

HC-110

Its cheap, its liquid, it works miracles, it makes my nipples perky.

Makes hair grow on my palms...

 

[Bosaiya]

Rodinal 1:25

Sharp as razors.