What makes PQ Universal universal?

pkr1979

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Hi all,

I know Ilford isnt recommending it for roll films, but still - its getting close to be a developer for both paper and film. What is it that sets PQ Universal apart from other (paper) developers that makes it a 'universal' developer?

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Peter
 

Fatih Ayoglu

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You can develop technical and sheet films with it.

I use to develop Lith films for masking and know you can use to develop Fp4 sheet films as well with different dilution to achieve different contrast curves
 
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Fatih Ayoglu said:
You can develop technical and sheet films with it.

I use to develop Lith films for masking and know you can use to develop Fp4 sheet films as well with different dilution to achieve different contrast curves
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Thanks. I suppose Im curios about what kind of qualities and properties PQ Universal has that makes it suitable for developing both film and paper opposed to other (paper) developers.
 

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Universal developers are like seasoned salt. You can make food that has seasoning particularly suited to the recipe, or you can use a seasoning that just adds some general flavour.
The advantage of universal developers is that they work in environments that don't demand specialization, where speed, efficiency and low costs are important.
 
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