Need replacement for Agfa developer

herb · Jun 9, 2011

I have used Neutol WA for some years, but my stash is about gone.
Can one of the wise heads recommend a replacement? I shoot landscapes and architecture primarily, film developer is either xtol or pyrocat hd.
I can make my own as I have a pretty good chemical shelf and scales, etc. (if that helps).
I used Ansco 130 with pretty good results, but the glycine does not have much of a shelf life.

Nicholas Lindan · Jun 9, 2011

http://www.freestylephoto.biz/9421-Compard-Print-WA-Same-Formula-As-Agfa-Neutol-WA-1.25-Liter

R gould · Jun 9, 2011

Adox sell the Neutol wa as, simply WA, it is the same developer, made in the same factory,by Agfa, but they will not allow the name Neutol WA to be used,
Richard

mwdake · Jun 9, 2011

You could also mix up your own if you are so inclined.
Ilford ID-78 is supposed to very similar.
Here is a link to the formula...

http://www.digitaltruth.com/data/ilford_id78.php

Ian Grant · Jun 9, 2011

ID-78 is the best alternative, just make sure you use the correct formula with 4.5gms Potassium Bromide as for years most US publications got it wrong. Digitaltruth & the 3rd Edition of The Darkroom Cookbook are correct

It's my main developer and has been for well over 20 years.

Ian

Neanderman · Jun 9, 2011

Try the Formulary's BW-65.

Ed

herb · Jun 10, 2011

many thanks. I looked in Freestyle before I posted, must have halfheimizer's disease.

removed account4 · Jun 10, 2011

herb

ansco 130 lasts for more than a year as a stock solution.

john

Rolleijoe · Jun 13, 2011

I switched to LPD for all my paper development, and it's right up there with the original Agfa qualities. Works great with all papers, but I especially love it with Foma 542 (replaced now with 543 or something like that?), and Fotokemika fiber. Brilliant.

Need replacement for Agfa developer

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