what to sub for kodak d-76 replenisher

[smithdoor]

What is sub for this kodak d-76 replenisher
I was using this but kodak D-76R, but they stop making it.
Now what to use for a replenisher

Dave

 

[Ian Grant]

Switch to Xtol, fresh developer is used as replenisher and it gives slightly finer grain, better sharpness and a touch better shadow detail (very slight speed increase).

Ian

 

[JW PHOTO]

Why not blend your own? All you need is Metol, Sodium Sulfite, Hydroquinone and Borax. Plus, with those chemicals you can also make as much D-76 as you want too.

 

[Gerald C Koch]

There is no substitute either use D-76 diluted instead as a one shot or pick another developer. HC-110 was designed by Kodak to produce nearly the same results as D-76. Read the following website for more information. http://www.covingtoninnovations.com/hc110/.

 

[artonpaper]

Personally I think the grain structure and shadow speed is better with HC-110. I've never liked D-76 except with large format slow films.

 

[Keith Tapscott.]

What is sub for this kodak d-76 replenisher
I was using this but kodak D-76R, but they stop making it.
Now what to use for a replenisher

Dave

Ilford stopped making ID-11R replenisher as well, but they do sell Ilfotec DD which is designed to replicate ID-11 (D-76) but is more robust. It is designed for large volume processing though, but it may be a worthwhile option.

You can download a fact-sheet for 'DD' from this information page.

http://www.ilfordphoto.com/products/product.asp?n=30&t=Film+Developers

 

[R.Gould]

Silverprint now sell their own ID11 replensisher, made to the same formula as the Ilford product, personaly I use D76 stock, 10 films out of 1 litre, adding 10% after the first film, then 20.30.40 up to 90% for the tenth film as per the Ilford instructions for ID11 and have never had a problem

 

[Xmas]

Why not blend your own? All you need is Metol, Sodium Sulfite, Hydroquinone and Borax. Plus, with those chemicals you can also make as much D-76 as you want too.

Well the micro scales are cheap and rugged so you can buy raw chemicals in volume and really reduce costs. They can resolve to 0.01 of a gm for phenodine formula to reduce costs further, eg by going to one of the Ilford fine grain PQ D76 clones or even Microphen as ID68.

ID68 is softer working for same ISO... magic.

 

[JW PHOTO]

Well the micro scales are cheap and rugged so you can buy raw chemicals in volume and really reduce costs. They can resolve to 0.01 of a gm for phenodine formula to reduce costs further, eg by going to one of the Ilford fine grain PQ D76 clones or even Microphen as ID68.

ID68 is softer working for same ISO... magic.

Yes, I just bought a digital scale off the big online auction that measures down to 0.01 Gram and I paid under $10.00 USD including shipping. If I liked D76 replenished and couldn't get D76R then I'd be mixing up my own in a heartbeat. Heck, I would mix my own anyway. Part of the "fun in the darkroom" and I haven't played chemist since high school. JohnW

 

[smithdoor]

What is the recipe for the D76R

Thank you
Dave

Yes, I just bought a digital scale off the big online auction that measures down to 0.01 Gram and I paid under $10.00 USD including shipping. If I liked D76 replenished and couldn't get D76R then I'd be mixing up my own in a heartbeat. Heck, I would mix my own anyway. Part of the "fun in the darkroom" and I haven't played chemist since high school. JohnW

 

[Keith Tapscott.]

What is the recipe for the D76R?

Thank you
Dave

D-76R

Water at around 50*C = 750ml
Metol 3g
Sodium sulphite, anhydrous = 100g
Hydroquinone = 7.5g
Borax = 20g
Water to make 1 litre.

This formula is also known as ID-11R.

 

[smithdoor]

Thank you
Dave

D-76R

Water at around 50*C = 750ml
Metol 3g
Sodium sulphite, anhydrous = 100g
Hydroquinone = 7.5g
Borax = 20g
Water to make 1 litre.

This formula is also known as ID-11R.