B&W Film Developers for Rotary Processing

[Zonan]

I'm thinking of going this route and would appreciate suggestions of developers those of you using rotary processing find do a good job.

Thanks,

Rick

 

[Benjamin Marks]

Just find a developer you like and go for it. I used D-76 1:1, ID-11 1:1 as a one-shot developer for years in a Jobo. The thing is that the constant agitation is going to give you lower development times, so make sure you adjust accordingly. The only thing I wouldn't use are developer concentrations that are too high (dev times will be too short with possibility of uneven development and poor control of the stop process) or too low (like concentrations used for stand development).

Edit; I see you are in AZ. Two things. See if you can keep your development temps in a reasonable range (not too hot) and consider using filtered water for your developer if your water is alkaline.

 

[Freakscene]

I really like dilute Xtol and Kodak provided times for Xtol 1+1, 1+2 and 1+3 for rotary development in its data sheet which really helps. The times for rotary development are much shorter than for intermittent agitation.

Marty

 

[OlivierAOP]

I have a DIY motorised rotary attachment for a Unicolor tank. I use same developing times but with half the tank capacity of chemistry. That's based on the Rondinax rotary spiral tank specs. Seems to work but I'd be happy to hear opinions.