Tri-X & HP5+ @200 in XTOL

hiroh

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I never developed in XTOL before. I always shoot 400 film at 200 ISO. Do you think I should develop in stock at 200 or 400?

Or maybe change the dilution, but I already have mixed stock, so this time, I think I'll go with it.

The only question is the time. Massive Dev Chart says 5.5min at 200, and 7min at 400. Both for stock dilutions.
 

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With Xtol stock, I develop HP5 exposed at EI 250 for 7:30, continuous agitation, 20C. I much prefer a 1+1 dilution, or replenished. Then it's 9:30. HP5 at ISO 400 in Xtol stock is quite lovely. It's been a while since I tried it though.
 
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Hey Andrew, can you post what kind of results are you getting with this combination? Thanks!
 

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hiroh said:
Hey Andrew, can you post what kind of results are you getting with this combination? Thanks!
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Slightly better sharpness.
 

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Since you are down rating the film speed develop the film at film speed or you will have wasted the effort of shooting at 200. Since XTOL gives a boost to film speed why not shoot and develop at box speed to see if decades old traditional films can stand on their own?
 
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