toothless
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I use HP5+ and dev in ID-11 - works well for me.
1600 - which film and dev combo?
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Roger Hicks
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True ISO in DD-X = close to 800, EI 1250 = a very modest push...
And, of course, EVERYTHING depends on (a) the subject matter (b) how you meter and (c) what effects you want.
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R.
Johnmcd
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Thanks Roger. The biggest determiner for my when shooting higher iso's has always been the quality of the initial exposure. I've got some more Microphen now so have some more choices.
I would imagine Microphen normally over DD-X if all things are equal?
Cheers - John
andrewnelles
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It's pricy these days, but I've always favored Tri-X and Diafine for 1600.
Good grain, normal contrast, great tonal range. It's a fun combo.
Not on your list of options, but maybe something to consider.
Good grain, normal contrast, great tonal range. It's a fun combo.
Not on your list of options, but maybe something to consider.
mexipike
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I find that trix can be pushed quite well using xtol 1:3. I think I do something like 18 minutes for 1600. Also if you use 35mm you can get it from freestyle for cheap.
Soeren
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What is the shelf life of opened DDX?
Toying with the Idea of pushing 4X5" Don't know why but Im curious how it looks and if it can be put into some creative use.
Lets see some more pics from pushed film in DDX 🙂
Best regards
Toying with the Idea of pushing 4X5" Don't know why but Im curious how it looks and if it can be put into some creative use.
Lets see some more pics from pushed film in DDX 🙂
Best regards
tsiklonaut
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Another vote for Diafine with Tri-X
Another vote for Diafine with Tri-X
For the best ASA/Grain/DR-range performance - definitely Tri-X with Diafine. The "sweet spot" is exacly around ASA1600 (although with MF roll or sheet film ASA1250 rating can be better).
Grain looks like ISO125-200 film, tonality and DR-range almost looks like a technical ISO25 film, amost everything is pulled out 🙂
+ Diafine is probably the cheapest way to develop your B&W (one solution lasts "forever", literally compared to other B&W developers, mine 2/3 filled bottles have been sitting (oxydizing) on the room-temperature shelf for more than a year, dozens of rolls have gone through and still makes them as new - unbelievable developer!)
+ Utterly easy and convenient (time and temperature almost have no effect, pre-washing is not so critical as some films require it, idiot-proof develoment with A+B)
- Contrast can only be controlled by ASA rating during shooting
I always liked Delta 3200 pulled too if you look for the "romantic" grain, and I love Delta 3200 grain! For me the higher price is not an issue, just depends what I seek for for the particular shootout requirements.
Cheers,
Margus
Another vote for Diafine with Tri-X
For the best ASA/Grain/DR-range performance - definitely Tri-X with Diafine. The "sweet spot" is exacly around ASA1600 (although with MF roll or sheet film ASA1250 rating can be better).
Grain looks like ISO125-200 film, tonality and DR-range almost looks like a technical ISO25 film, amost everything is pulled out 🙂
+ Diafine is probably the cheapest way to develop your B&W (one solution lasts "forever", literally compared to other B&W developers, mine 2/3 filled bottles have been sitting (oxydizing) on the room-temperature shelf for more than a year, dozens of rolls have gone through and still makes them as new - unbelievable developer!)
+ Utterly easy and convenient (time and temperature almost have no effect, pre-washing is not so critical as some films require it, idiot-proof develoment with A+B)
- Contrast can only be controlled by ASA rating during shooting
I always liked Delta 3200 pulled too if you look for the "romantic" grain, and I love Delta 3200 grain! For me the higher price is not an issue, just depends what I seek for for the particular shootout requirements.
Cheers,
Margus
Roger Hicks
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big macker
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As to the shelf life of opened DDX, Ilford says 3 months, but I have certainly used a 6-month-old bottle without problem.
I use DDX and Delta 3200 at 1600 regulerly and don't actually find the pictures too grainy. Any ISO400 film will work but probably will give you more contrasty pictures. It mostly depends on the scene but also on the lens.
I'd like to try TRIX at 1250 or 1600 and Diafine. I heard the negatives were not good for printing but didn't understand why.
I use DDX and Delta 3200 at 1600 regulerly and don't actually find the pictures too grainy. Any ISO400 film will work but probably will give you more contrasty pictures. It mostly depends on the scene but also on the lens.
I'd like to try TRIX at 1250 or 1600 and Diafine. I heard the negatives were not good for printing but didn't understand why.
Johnmcd
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HP5 120 in DD-X. happy with the results.
Cheers - John
Cheers - John
Fotohuis
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Just another good combo: RPX 400 in RPX-D, E.I. 1600. The RPX-D developer from SPUR is optimized as push developer for this film.
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