Delta 3200 w HC110; any examples?

[jan normandale]

A while ago Vincent Benoit ran a thread on developing some Delta 3200 and asked for RFF member experiences. It was a good thread.

Now I’m about to develop some 3200 also however I only have Rodinal and HC110. I’m wondering if any members here have used these for Delta 3200 and what their methodology was as well as some sample images from the process.

Anyone?

 

[Teus]

http://www.pbase.com/teus/image/71826374
http://www.pbase.com/teus/image/71826753
delta 3200 in rodinal

http://www.pbase.com/teus/image/71960634
probably Tri-x at 1600 in HC-110.

Neither HC-110 nor Rodinal are good for pushing. better get some XTOL, DD-X or microphen: less grain, more shadow detail.

on Flickr you can easily search with the tags, like http://flickr.com/search/?w=all&q=3200+delta+hc-110&m=text

 

[jan normandale]

Teus, thanks for the links. I'm looking for grain when I develop, but the detail is not there in those photographs. I'm wondering if they pushed that film or not. Do you know? It's not my intent to push so that may have some bearing on how I go about this.

Teus have you personally used DDX or Microphen? It seems that they are the most popular choices for the Delta 3200. Although one respondent in the thread above noted D 76 which I'd like to see also.

 

[Chyn]

I have a few images of Delta 3200 exposed at 1600, developed in HC110 Dilution B for 9 minutes:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chynyj/sets/72157604245276473/

 

[Teus]

Teus have you personally used DDX or Microphen? It seems that they are the most popular choices for the Delta 3200. Although one respondent in the thread above noted D 76 which I'd like to see also.

I've got a bottle of DD-X here, liked it pretty much. Too bad it's very expensive, lasts only 3-6months, and I opened it before leaving on a 4month trip.

Delta 3200 in DD-X EI 1600: http://www.pbase.com/teus/image/76260571
http://www.pbase.com/teus/image/76260562

it's a push dev, so less contrasty than Rodinal or HC-110. Microphen is pretty close to DD-X, as I looked up about a year ago. Kodak developers TMAX & XTOL are excellent push-developers as well.

 

[jan normandale]

thanks Chyn and Teus. After looking at these images I'm thinking the DD-X gives me the look I would like to achieve.

It would be good to see some using Microphen. Do you have any ideas where I could look some up ?

 

[pipal]

Hi Jan!
I don't have the experience with delta 3200, but since you asked about the dd-x, I can comment that. I is a very good developper for pushing (and not only for that). I have used it with several films and have had some great results. See for yourself.

this is delta 400@1600 in dd-x, lovely combination:
delta400@1600

tri-x 400@1600 in dd-x, fine as well:
tri-x 400@1600

and trix 400@1600 in full sun:
tri-x 400@1600 in sun

Martin

 

[pipal]

Teus,
don't worry about 4 month old dd-x, I have had a one year opened bottle stored in room temperature (in dark, though) and it still worked flawlessly.

Martin

 

[jan normandale]

Hi Martin thanks for the links. The Tri X shots look really good I like the "band" shots. I like Tri X and usually shoot that as a BW first choice. However I've a Delta problem to solve and I'm currently weighing in on either DD X or Microphen.

 

[pipal]

Jan,
it should be fine with both. I have not tried the Microphen myself, but have heard that the dd-x is similar (to a certain extent) to microphen from those whoused both. From my experience, I can tel only that with dd-x you will not be disappointed when used with most BW films.

 

[Chris101]

Delta 3200 pulled to iso 1600 with overexposure/underdevelopment in HC110h:

 

[charjohncarter]

None of these are mine, but this site is great for developer/film combinations:

http://www.flickr.com/search/groups/?w=49958431@N00&q=delta3200+hc110&m=pool


Look at Yolise's images, she give times/etc.

 

[jan normandale]

Chris that top image is excellent. I'm impressed.
Carter, I've gone to that link.. great resource. Thanks

 

[Teus]

However I've a Delta problem to solve and I'm currently weighing in on either DD X or Microphen.

microphen gives a little bit more speed than DD-X. now it's just up to you, whether you prefer liquid or powder developer.

 

[jan normandale]

FWIW I went to the local camera supply and bought the DD X. I dev'd two rolls of 120. I found some excellent results from HC110 and I'm going to try and find out how the users processing techniques. If I get responses I'll post them here for reference along with jpgs of the results.

 

[Chris101]

Chris that top image is excellent. I'm impressed. ...

Thanks Jan, Overexposed and overdeveloped with very little agitation. I have the specifics written on the contact sheet, here. The photo you commented on is #21. As you can see from the end of the roll, low agitation does have it's drawbacks.

 

[jan normandale]

Thanks Jan, Overexposed and overdeveloped with very little agitation. I have the specifics written on the contact sheet, here. The photo you commented on is #21. As you can see from the end of the roll, low agitation does have it's drawbacks.

Chris, thanks! I went DD X for this project. I've not scanned yet but I'll put the negs up like you did.

 

[vincentbenoit]

Jan: FWIW I've recently used HC-110 1+9 to develop Delta 3200 rated at EI 1600 (9 min at 68F). Results were acceptable but not as good as what I'm used to get from Xtol and DD-X, which to my eyes give better tonality and grain. As always, it all depends on how large you intend to print...

Vincent

 

[jan normandale]

Thanks Vincent, I've actually done the film in DDX. I forgot to put the images up!

Here's an image using DDX on Ilford 3200, rated at 1600 and shot at 5.6 for about 20 seconds. The lights appear to be "on" they are not. This was taken using available light from a doorway about 40 feet from the lockers you see in this image.