oscroft
Veteran
Well, I'm running two "one film/one developer" trials at the moment - Delta 400 in HC-110 and Delta 100 in Rodinal - and trying variations in rated film speed, dilution, and agitation. So far I'm really quite taken by both combinations.
John Bragg
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oscroft said:
Glad things working out with the HC-110 trial Alan. Scan some so we can see please
Regards, John.
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oscroft
Veteran
They're already scanned and will be appearing a little later - just as soon as I can get enough time away from work
John Bragg
Well-known
oscroft said:They're already scanned and will be appearing a little later - just as soon as I can get enough time away from work
Ah work...... That thing I do to pay for my photography !!!:bang:
dim
Member
I think that after you experiment a while is better to find 1 film and 1 developer that fit you.
TriX 400 and D76 is my selection. I have pushed it up to 3200 (yes with D76) with acceptable results. So I can use it in various light conditions (400-800-1600-3200) and can focus learning that combination very well.
TriX 400 and D76 is my selection. I have pushed it up to 3200 (yes with D76) with acceptable results. So I can use it in various light conditions (400-800-1600-3200) and can focus learning that combination very well.
oscroft
Veteran
I've just posted some results from my latest rolls of Delta 400 in HC-110 in this thread - they might be of some interest.
lZr
L&M
HP5+ in HC-100 dil H and Ilford Rapid Fixer
alexz
Well-known
I'm just a newbie into B&W as most of your know already , have a broad experience to brag with of one TriX roll @ 400, in HC-110 (dill. B, 20 degrees C, for 6.5 minutes).
So far like the results, though perhaps grain might be smoother a bit (or perhaps I'm not used yet to a real B&W film grain properties...LOL).
I intend to nail that combination to get a strong feeling of one, then gain an experience with the same film and developer but varying film speeds from 200 to 1600 (or perhaps even as high as 3200). Then will do the same with Plus-X at nominal 125 and 64 (also in HC-110). My later-on plans include trying out Perceptol with Tri-X (rated at 200) and Rodinal with Tri-X (@ 200) and Plus-X at 125 and slower...
The bottom line goal is to work out a trusty combination to stick with 2 film types (one slow up to 200, one faster from 200 to 1600/3200) and with max. 2 developers (one for slow film, presumably ROdinal or Perceptol, one for faster then 200 - presumably HC-110).. tiem will tell..
Noticed Ilford films and far more expensive then B&W Kodak in my country: for instance I was quoted arrpxo. 3.2 $ per roll of Tri-X, HP5+ would cost me about 6$ per roll. With Plus-X and HP4 the difference was less dramatic but still quite noticeable.
Therefore decided to stick with Tri-X for 200 and higher and Plus-X for 125 and lower for the time being...
, have a broad experience to brag with of one TriX roll @ 400, in HC-110 (dill. B, 20 degrees C, for 6.5 minutes).So far like the results, though perhaps grain might be smoother a bit (or perhaps I'm not used yet to a real B&W film grain properties...LOL).
I intend to nail that combination to get a strong feeling of one, then gain an experience with the same film and developer but varying film speeds from 200 to 1600 (or perhaps even as high as 3200). Then will do the same with Plus-X at nominal 125 and 64 (also in HC-110). My later-on plans include trying out Perceptol with Tri-X (rated at 200) and Rodinal with Tri-X (@ 200) and Plus-X at 125 and slower...
The bottom line goal is to work out a trusty combination to stick with 2 film types (one slow up to 200, one faster from 200 to 1600/3200) and with max. 2 developers (one for slow film, presumably ROdinal or Perceptol, one for faster then 200 - presumably HC-110).. tiem will tell..
Noticed Ilford films and far more expensive then B&W Kodak in my country: for instance I was quoted arrpxo. 3.2 $ per roll of Tri-X, HP5+ would cost me about 6$ per roll. With Plus-X and HP4 the difference was less dramatic but still quite noticeable.
Therefore decided to stick with Tri-X for 200 and higher and Plus-X for 125 and lower for the time being...
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