Plus X Exposure Reccomendations

htmlguru4242 · Mar 25, 2006

I've obtained a few rolls of Plus - X and I'm going to be running them through the camera soon.

Does anybody have any special reccomendations are far as exposure / development go, or do the box reccomendations work out well?

Papa Tango · Mar 25, 2006

Take what I call the OFFC (Old Fart Film Challenge) if you have never shot this (or any other film for the first time). Shoot at the box speed of 125. Don't use any filters, except for perhaps a UV/haze.

Develop with a standard, common general developer such as Kodak D-76 or Ilford ID-11, at the manufacturer recommended temp, time, and agitation. Do one roll at full strength, and one roll at 1:1. Compare. I prefer the 1:1 dilution, as it is somewhat smoother in tone and shadow detail.

Shoot some more rolls at your preferred dilution, and get to know this film in a wide variety of situations. Then, once you understand its characteristics the game of changing the ISO and development regimen can begin.

drpsilver · Mar 25, 2006

"Does anybody have any special reccomendations are far as exposure / development go, or do the box reccomendations work out well?"

I really like Plus-X for it smooth detail and subtle tones. I usually expose at EI of 100 and develop it in D-76 (1:1) for 8:30 minutes (68F) in a small tank. I use the Ilford agitation sequence of 10 sec/minute. I have not observed any "processing flaws" when using this technique.

This technique works for me. Try it if you wish, but take notes and tweak it to fit you equipment and techniques.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Darwin

fschifano · Mar 25, 2006

Like "Pragmatist" Patrick, I suggest using the recommended exposure index and development times for D-76 with this film. I too prefer using D-76 at 1+1. Plus-X is a really, really, nice film that works very well with D-76.

The people at Kodak really do know what they're doing, and their starting point recommendations are usually pretty close to the mark. I'll even go out on a limb and say that if you don't get at least acceptable results following the Kodak recommendations, chances are good that something else went wrong along the way.

rusty71 · Mar 25, 2006

Plus-X is probably the best film that no one knows about. it got much better when Kodak moved to a new coating plant a few years ago. I like to soup it in Rodinal 1:50 or 1:100 at box speed. Check the DigitalTruth.com site for some starting times. Rodinal really enhances the mid-tones of Plus-X and grain is surprisingly fine.

glennfromwy · Mar 25, 2006

A great film. My best results are to shoot at 100, develop in D-76 1:1, 68°F for 7 minutes, gentle agitation once a minute. Your results will be influenced by the water and a number of other variables, but it is a very nice film to work with.

htmlguru4242 · Mar 26, 2006

Excellent, looks like the reccomendation seems to be expose at EI 100 and develop in D-76 1:1.

I'll of course see what works for me after trying these ideas, but thanks for the ideas ...

The film's rated speed is 125, yes?

Eric Mac · Mar 26, 2006

I had a couple of rolls in the freezer that I recently shot. I shot it at EI80 and used my usual hc110b. The tonality was wonderful. I guess it is time to restock up on this stuff.

Eric

Nathan Smith · Oct 21, 2006

125PX at 100ASA in Rodinal/HC110?

Rather than start yet another thread along the same lines I figure I'll just resurrect this one: I just shot a 35mm roll of Plus-X (125PX) at 100 ... mostly because my camera meter doesn't really have a setting for 125.

So, I have Rodinal and HC110 handy - any recommendations? The Massive Development chart only has listings for Ilford developers at the 100 rating. I'm thinking maybe Rodinal at 14 or 15 seconds?

I also have some XTOL & Perceptol unmixed, but I hate to mix that stuff up until I'm ready to develop a fair amount of film - I don't know how long it lasts, but I tend to do small batches at a time. Rodinal and HC110 are great for mixing up just what I need.

My concern about this is that I was casually shooting my 4 yr old and his friends at a birthday party and then was told that I was apparently the only one who brought a camera and could they please have some prints? :rolleyes:

Nathan

titrisol · Oct 21, 2006

Depends a lot on how you are going to develop it.
In Rodinal and HC110 100-125 should do fine
Xtol maybe able to give you a honest 160 or even 200

Nathan Smith · Oct 21, 2006

Sorry, what I meant to suggest was something like Rodinal 1+50 for 14 seconds. Does that sound about right for 125PX rated at 100?
Thanks,
Nathan

Markok765 · Oct 21, 2006

Dont you mean minutes?

BradS · Oct 21, 2006

I'd go with 6 ~ 6.5 minutes in HC-110 dilution D (1+39) at 20 degrees C. The difference between EI-100 and EI-125 is miniscule (1/3 stop). It's not going to make any difference in the grand scheme of things with this film. The agitation can have a bigger effect on the end result than giving an extra 1/3 stop of exposure.

Zathras · Oct 22, 2006

rusty71 said:
Plus-X is probably the best film that no one knows about. it got much better when Kodak moved to a new coating plant a few years ago. I like to soup it in Rodinal 1:50 or 1:100 at box speed. Check the DigitalTruth.com site for some starting times. Rodinal really enhances the mid-tones of Plus-X and grain is surprisingly fine.

When I develop any film in Rodinal, I like to use the high dilution/reduced agitation method. Not only does it help to get better results from Rodinal, but you get 5 minutes between agitation cycles to run to the kitchen for a cold beer or to the bathroom if necessary.

Mike Sullivan

Aurelien · Oct 22, 2006

As far as I am concerned, I expose PXP @ iso 125, and I develop in D76 for 6'30 (1+1) or 13' (1+3). I love it.

Nathan Smith · Oct 22, 2006

Markok765 said:
Dont you mean minutes?

Doh! You're right Marko, minutes ... now where did I leave that pesky brain, I know I had it right here ...

BradS said:
I'd go with 6 ~ 6.5 minutes in HC-110 dilution D (1+39) at 20 degrees C. The difference between EI-100 and EI-125 is miniscule (1/3 stop). It's not going to make any difference in the grand scheme of things with this film. The agitation can have a bigger effect on the end result than giving an extra 1/3 stop of exposure.

Thanks Brad!

Zathras said:
When I develop any film in Rodinal, I like to use the high dilution/reduced agitation method. Not only does it help to get better results from Rodinal, but you get 5 minutes between agitation cycles to run to the kitchen for a cold beer or to the bathroom if necessary.

Mike Sullivan

Well, since you've put in terms that I understand .... mmmm, beer.

Nathan

Phillip P. Dimor · Oct 22, 2006

I really liked it with Microdol-X 1:1 for portraits. It's smooth and creamy.

Markok765 · Oct 22, 2006

I really like it in rodinal 1:50 for 13 min.
I should have developed it more when shooting mountains with a tele...

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