Washi S (50 ISO) Development

[Richard62]

Just got 3 rolls (35mm) of Washi S film. Has anyone tried to develop this film in Fotospeed FD10 and can suggest a suitable development time and agitation?
Thanks

 

[Richard62]

Took the plunge and tried 13 mins at 20C Dilution ! +9. Agitated for first 30 seconds then 10 second per minute after that. Negs came out fine. May try 12 mins next time to lower contrast just a bit.

 

[WilmarcoImaging]

Looks nice. Did you make any images with softer lighting? This film has intrigued but haven't yet tried it.

 

[Richard62]

Not yet. Photos were taken in bright sunshine some with no filter, then some with a yellow filter. The Washi website says to use the film in soft lighting but I was just experimenting. I have just printed three images on Ilford Multigrade Pearl RC and used Grade 1 filter and was pretty pleased with the results, despite the very contrasty negatives.

 

[removed account4]

is it the washi paper negative stuff ?
you can always see-saw them in a tray of developer since
its paper emulsion ( safe light safe ) like they used to
do old school ortho rolls i wish i could find you a photo or video
but its just an open tray of developer and you hold each end of film
and see saw it in the developer
maybe you or someone else will find the photo
or video ... good luck !

 

[macfred]

The Washi S 50 ISO is not on paper ...

https://filmwashi.com/datasheet/S_en.pdf

 

[removed account4]

thanks macfred !

i guess the first washi filmwas paper and now its not

OP sorry my ignorance ! i had no clue
washi changed ..
( it used to be paper coated and spooled in france, for 35mm, 120 and 4x5 consumption )

 

[macfred]

i guess the first washi filmwas paper and now its not ...

John, there's still Washi film on paper :
The W 25 ISO https://filmwashi.com/datasheet/W25_en.pdf and the V 100 ISO https://filmwashi.com/datasheet/V100_en.pdf

 

[removed account4]

John, there's still Washi film on paper :
The W 25 ISO https://filmwashi.com/datasheet/W25_en.pdf and the V 100 ISO https://filmwashi.com/datasheet/V100_en.pdf

whew ! i was losing it
figuring out this washi film thing
is as confusing as figuring out
who manufactured J&C film in 2007 !

thanks for the info !
john