Pushing Ilford Delta 400 @ 1600 and getting good results with DD-X

Hi APUGers!

As I'm using often Ilford Delta films and being satisfied with results.. I started to test pushing process on Delta 400 souped in DD-X. Got nice images @ 800 so, this time I pushed it @1600.
I'm very happy, because I got not much grain and very good contrast amd midtones....




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Do you use Delta 400 in 135 format only? Or do you also use it in 120?
The above pictures must be 135.

How did you develop, just the standard Ilford recommendation (1+4, 13:30 min, 20°C)?

I've found DD-X to be the best for pushing by far. Glad you're happy with it.

Thomas Bertilsson said:

Do you use Delta 400 in 135 format only? Or do you also use it in 120?
The above pictures must be 135.

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Yep... you're right... these are 35mm shots. I'm starting to use Delta in M.F. too

spijker said:

How did you develop, just the standard Ilford recommendation (1+4, 13:30 min, 20°C)?

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I developed it about 9' @ about 22°C... following Ilford's data chart.

StoneNYC said:

I've found DD-X to be the best for pushing by far. Glad you're happy with it.

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I saw great shots on the web with Delta pushed hard in DD-X and wanted to test it..... and yes.. I'm very happy (at least when scanning) with it....