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Second test with Foma Retropan 320. This time in DD-X

DcAnalogue

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Hi folks,
recently I submitted a thread about my first use of Foma Retropan 320. I developed it with Adox FX39 (rated @250) but was disappointed by the great amount of grain. Of course it wasn't the ideal developer but it was really excessive.
So, this time I used a different developer: Ilford Ilfotec DD-X
I have to say the DD-X got better results, with less and more compact grain. I appreciated the tonal results of this film, albeit it seems not the ideal to use in 35mm. Btw I'm planning further tests with other developers (maybe Xtol or Hc110 as soon I'll get these ones).

See more on my Film Blog.

 
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Can't really tell if the scan is not made by a 35mm film scanner...
Well, the scan was done with Epson V550 (flatbed). Not the best one... but enough for the web..... Moreovere I can say the Retropan is quite easy to scan, as it not curl when dry. As usual, I didn't add any sharpen in post-production.