The WOW factor !!!

[John Bragg]

I tried a new way,(for me at least), of using HC-110 with Tri-X 400,and the prints seem to posess a certain WOW factor. I am using dilution H or 1:63 from the syrup. and developing for 9 mins with an initial 30 secs agitation, then only 2 inversions at the start of each following minute. Rating the film at 200 asa and processing at 20c. This combo seems to have the look and feel that I want more than any other I have tried since Kodak changed Tri-X.
What is YOUR personal favorite combo for the WOW factor ?

Regards, John.

 

[raucousimages]

For landscapes shooting into the sunset (Great Salt Lake)

Tri-X in HC-110 1:127 @68f for 28 min.

 

[Dave Wooten]

For landscapes shooting into the sunset (Great Salt Lake)

Tri-X in HC-110 1:127 @68f for 28 min.

Wow!
agitation?

 

[John Bragg]

For landscapes shooting into the sunset (Great Salt Lake)

Tri-X in HC-110 1:127 @68f for 28 min.

That must give you very pronounced compensating effect. useful in those conditions. how about agitation ?

 

[jim appleyard]

I'm not sure I have a fave for Tri-X. It does well in every dev I've ever tried. I do have a neg I'm of fond of that was souped in Rodinal. Yes, there's grain, but plenty of tonality to go with it.

HC-110? Always a good one.

 

[raucousimages]

Agitate for first min then violently once every 5 min. It works great for 4X5. I have not used it on roll film. Ansel Adams used this ratio for compensating development up to 40 min.