1600 - which film and dev combo?

[Johnmcd]

Tonight I am shooting a small art exhibition at our tea house. I have the OMD as backup and it has done the job in the past. But that doesn't excite me much.

I was impressed with the HP5 (1600) and Microphen combo that I used recently so I'm keen to shoot some B/W again. Problem is that I don't have enough Microphen left for the 3 or 4 films I hope to shoot.

Here's what I have in film, both of which I hope to shoot at 1600:

1. HP5 (120) - Bronica SQ A 80mm wide open at 2.8
2. Delta 400 (35mm) - M3 vc 50/1.5 wide open if required

Developer:

1. 500mls of Microphen
2. Ilfosol 3
3. Rodinal

Assuming I can't use the Microphen for all the films, what combo would you suggest? Or should I delay development and get some more Microphen (or other?) next time I am at the store?

Cheers - John

 

[zauhar]

John, I have used Rodinal and Microphen to push to 1600, much prefer my results with the latter. Others here with years' more experience will of course feel free to contradict me. ;-)

My choice for something critical would be to wait on getting the microphen.

Randy

 

[telenous]

M3, 50/1.5, HP5+ 400 @ ΕΙ 1600, in Microphen for the fastest possible combination. Then SQa, 80/3.5, HP5+400 @ 800 in Rodinal. It's going to be a struggle with the medium format camera unless the reception area is well lit. If normally lit or even dark you 'll have to deal with, what, 1/8s or less? Difficult.

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[Johnmcd]

John, I have used Rodinal and Microphen to push to 1600, much prefer my results with the latter. Others here with years' more experience will of course feel free to contradict me. ;-)

My choice for something critical would be to wait on getting the microphen.

Randy

Thanks Randy. My own research is leading that way.

Cheers - John

 

[Johnmcd]

M3, 50/1.5, HP5+ 400 @ ΕΙ 1600, in Microphen for the fastest possible combination. Then SQa, 80/3.5, HP5+400 @ 800 in Rodinal. But It's going to be a struggle with the medium format camera unless the reception area is well lit. If normally lit or even dark you 'll have to deal with, what, 1/8s or less? Difficult.

.

Maybe I might get away with 1/15? It's not too well lit unfortunately. I might have to leave the 'big boy' at home. Got enough Microphen for 2 rolls of Delta 400 (no HP5 in 35mm) in stock solution.

Might just have to be patient and buy some more next week.

Thanks - John

 

[Johnmcd]

Any other push developers that are a bit more economical than Microphen? Liquid?

Cheers - John

 

[kxl]

TMY @ 1600 in Microphen 1+1

 

[Johnmcd]

Delta 400 35mm @ 1600 in Microphen. Some HP5 (in 120) to follow.

Cheers - John

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

Delta 3200 in Tmax Developer

 

[Roger Hicks]

Delta 3200 in Tmax Developer

Or in DD-X. But definitely Delta 3200.

Cheers,

R.

 

[j j]

With Chris and Roger advising the same route, may I ask what would be the advantage of Delta 3200 over, say, Tmax 400 pushed in Tmax developer?

I have used Delta 3200 rated at 1000-1600 before but as it is close to twice the price of Tmax I am thinking of trying the latter next time I need the speed.

Thanks

John

 

[Roger Hicks]

With Chris and Roger advising the same route, may I ask what would be the advantage of Delta 3200 over, say, Tmax 400 pushed in Tmax developer?

I have used Delta 3200 rated at 1000-1600 before but as it is close to twice the price of Tmax I am thinking of trying the latter next time I need the speed.

Thanks

John

Shadow detail; tonality.

Cheers,

R.

 

[Thomas78]

I use HP5+ at 1600 in DD-X:


Canon IIS2 Canon 50 1,5 06 HP5+ 1600_008b von thomas.78 auf Flickr

 

[k__43]

HP5+ in Rodinal 1+100 for 2 hours. Works much nicer with Tri-X but is ok-ish with HP5+.

 

[Soeren]

He he yes Tri-X......................... and Diafine 😀
The pics shown are great. I am tempted to try the HP5 in DD-X combo.
Best regards

 

[gsgary]

HP5 ISO1600 2 hour stand developement in Rodinal 1+100

 

[--s]

tmz @ 1600 in xtol 1:1 is nice & easy

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

Shadow detail; tonality.

Cheers,

R.

Yep, that's my reason too!

 

[Roger Hicks]

Yep, that's my reason too!

Of course, if you are happy to record great tonality over a narrow tonal range and to let shadow detail block up (as in several excellent pictures on thus thread) there's absolutely no need to follow our advice.

Cheers,

R.

 

[Johnmcd]

Purchased some DD-X. Might try the HP5 in that...