Clayton's F76+

[LeicaVirgin1]

Tom-

As much as I love D76(R) or 1:1... I believe that Clayton's F76+ is just easier to use with more consistent results unlike D76... I have only used @ 1+9 dilution and the results are just stunning with pretty much any B&W traditional emulsion... when mated with leitz/leica lenses, an "M" RF body and Kodak's TMY-2 rated normal it comes close to a spritual experience!

Have you, or any other members of RFF used this terrific soup? In addition, once opened it stays for months... I had a 1/4 of the bottle left, (US Quart) and that sat for 2 months but it was perfect, (as always)... It is in liquid form and it is quick, clean and beautiful... I have posted some images for all you and your readers reviews...

The image of the Metro Rail is an M4, 50mm Summicron f2.0v.5, TMY-2, with Clayton F76+ @ 1+9 @ 68F/20C
The Ducati Image is a MP, (Current), the 35mm Lux. f1.4asph.v2, Fuji Neopan 400 with Clayton F76+ @1+9 @ 68F/20C

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[shadowfox]

That was what I used before Rodinal.
A really consistent and convenient developer.

 

[timor]

Thank's. You just confirm my opinion. I am using now old (from early 80's, $4.99 then) Edwal FG and is superior to D76 in every department. Now I will try Clyton.
From this small pictures we can post here is hard to say, how is the acutance of TMY in this soup ? D76 simply sucks.

 

[LeicaVirgin1]

the acutance is silky smooth... just enough, but not too much... just like black velvet, smooth... textured whites and blacks nice gradation...

 

[timor]

Thank you. Sounds promising. My measuring stick is development in Beutler, but as it works with TMX well, with TMY does not (or I am doing it wrong). And silky smooth is what I want. Also will be interesting how well it will work with Eastman Double X, which became my dominant film lately.

 

[Tom A]

I tried the Clayton and it is a very good substitute for the D76. My only problem is that it has a short shelf life. After a couple of weeks it started to go bad on me. The bottle had been opened by the previous user and s small amount used. I got it and started to use it and it took only a couple of runs to have it slow down. When I find some more I will try it again. In the meantime I am sticlking with either D76 or my Adox MQ home brew.