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DD-X or WD2D+
Started with D-76, moved to XTol replenished. I didn't see a big difference in negative quality between these two, both were just fine, the ease of replenishment was the biggie for me. Truly, replenished systems are really sweet to use.
I switched to DD-X because my processing volume had changed and to be honest just wanted to try something different. DD-X truly seems to be a bit of a step up in quality from the above, this is highly subjective but it seems to give me negatives that print the way I like easier.
The WD2D+ has been a big surprise. I tried it on a whim here lately just to see why some people like Pyro developers so much. The prints are beautiful so far and films that I found finicky before (in reliably getting the planned contrast from development), like Delta 100, have at least so far been automatic for me in WD2D+ using the numbers right off the instruction sheet.
The finickyness of Delta 100, and the very few roll of TMax 100 that I've tried, has been true for me with D-76, XTol, and DD-X.
WD2D+ does take just a little extra work, a pre-wet step plus measuring and mixing for every run. It requires use within 3-minutes so there's no mixing enough for the day, you have to mix as you go for each tank or tray, and you should use protective gloves.
Even with the extra work I can see the distinct possibility of WD2D+ becoming my general purpose developer if it remains as automatic and reliable as it has been so far. Reliably good results without a lot of thought is really what I want from a general purpose developer.
Started with D-76, moved to XTol replenished. I didn't see a big difference in negative quality between these two, both were just fine, the ease of replenishment was the biggie for me. Truly, replenished systems are really sweet to use.
I switched to DD-X because my processing volume had changed and to be honest just wanted to try something different. DD-X truly seems to be a bit of a step up in quality from the above, this is highly subjective but it seems to give me negatives that print the way I like easier.
The WD2D+ has been a big surprise. I tried it on a whim here lately just to see why some people like Pyro developers so much. The prints are beautiful so far and films that I found finicky before (in reliably getting the planned contrast from development), like Delta 100, have at least so far been automatic for me in WD2D+ using the numbers right off the instruction sheet.
The finickyness of Delta 100, and the very few roll of TMax 100 that I've tried, has been true for me with D-76, XTol, and DD-X.
WD2D+ does take just a little extra work, a pre-wet step plus measuring and mixing for every run. It requires use within 3-minutes so there's no mixing enough for the day, you have to mix as you go for each tank or tray, and you should use protective gloves.
Even with the extra work I can see the distinct possibility of WD2D+ becoming my general purpose developer if it remains as automatic and reliable as it has been so far. Reliably good results without a lot of thought is really what I want from a general purpose developer.