f16sunshine
Moderator
Hi All
Recently I bought in to a couple of larger lots of across and Legacy pro100 in 35mm. Previously I only used it much for 120.
I also have a quite a bit of Tmax100 which although not exactly the same is similar enough for me.
I now have two Hexar AF's and intend t keep one loaded for day use (across at 25-100) and one with faster film for evening and night (HP5 or tri-x).
It would be great to get some feedback from other members who use acros, tmax100, delta, and any other modern "T-grain" films at speeds of 25-50 (-1stop or -2stops below box speed).
So Far I have used Tmax dev with decent results although highlights have looked a bit dull. I'm working to adjust agitation to get more negative density with out blocking up the shadows.
Maybe another developer is the solution (punny
)
Any image samples and developer advise would be great and much appreciated .
I image many of you have experimented more than I have with holding back these films.
Cheers!
Recently I bought in to a couple of larger lots of across and Legacy pro100 in 35mm. Previously I only used it much for 120.
I also have a quite a bit of Tmax100 which although not exactly the same is similar enough for me.
I now have two Hexar AF's and intend t keep one loaded for day use (across at 25-100) and one with faster film for evening and night (HP5 or tri-x).
It would be great to get some feedback from other members who use acros, tmax100, delta, and any other modern "T-grain" films at speeds of 25-50 (-1stop or -2stops below box speed).
So Far I have used Tmax dev with decent results although highlights have looked a bit dull. I'm working to adjust agitation to get more negative density with out blocking up the shadows.
Maybe another developer is the solution (punny
)Any image samples and developer advise would be great and much appreciated .
I image many of you have experimented more than I have with holding back these films.
Cheers!
Brian Legge
Veteran
I routinely use Acros ~50 with Rodinal. The negatives are 'dull' but have tons or range where I want it. I usually add a bit of contrast later but and end up with lots if shadow detail it still have good highlights. I usually go 1:50 for 10:30 to 13 minutes, depending on the lighting conditions. 30 seconds initial agitation, 2 inversions a minute after. A few examples:
f16sunshine
Moderator
Brian Thanks!
I'll give 1:50 a try. I see you vary your time depending on conditions. Do you also alter agitation?
I'll give 1:50 a try. I see you vary your time depending on conditions. Do you also alter agitation?
Brian Legge
Veteran
I leave agitation alone. I played with it. While ago - mostly reducing agitation - and ended up with banding or other sorts of irregular development. Exposure and time have given me enough control.
Fotohuis
Well-known
In any Ultra Fine Grain type developer (Rollei) R.L.S./CG-512 ( @ 24C 1+4), Windisch W665 1+0, Perceptol 1+0, Microdol-X 1+0 you can expose on E.I. 32-50 and reach the same grain as with any good iso 25 B&W film (like Rollei RPX-25, Efke 25 or Agfa APX-25).
Juan Valdenebro
Truth is beauty
And for direct sun, if you want to really control contrast and have very clean shades, any film can be used at +3 from box speed, using a yellow or orange filter...
For example, I use TMax100 at ASA12 (in camera metering): with my HexarAF that's great for shooting with its lens wide open under direct sun, usually at 1/250 f2 with the orange filter on.
For this case, I use Microdol-X 1+2 22C 12minutes with gentle agitation every second minute.
The same can be done with Tri-X at ASA50, Rodinal 1+100 18C 20minutes with gentle agitation every 5 minutes. For depth of field with Tri-X under direct sun and orange filter, I commonly get 1/125 f8, and with my Bessas I use 1/2000 f2 for selective focus.
Cheers,
Juan
For example, I use TMax100 at ASA12 (in camera metering): with my HexarAF that's great for shooting with its lens wide open under direct sun, usually at 1/250 f2 with the orange filter on.
For this case, I use Microdol-X 1+2 22C 12minutes with gentle agitation every second minute.
The same can be done with Tri-X at ASA50, Rodinal 1+100 18C 20minutes with gentle agitation every 5 minutes. For depth of field with Tri-X under direct sun and orange filter, I commonly get 1/125 f8, and with my Bessas I use 1/2000 f2 for selective focus.
Cheers,
Juan