D-76: full strength or 1:1?

I developed a roll of 120 last night with straight D-76 (my little kitchen stays cool, and I kept the chemicals right in font of the A/C). I miscalculated the volume needed to completely cover the expanded Paterson reel, and had to race to add a few mls. So, the negs look great except for a quarter-inch edge the length of the strip that had 30 seconds or so less development.
AND, I discovered the light-tight Paterson funnel does NOT lock in the normal position with spout down in the small Super System 4 tank, which I should have checked before going dark. It does lock with the spout pointing up (?).
Aieeeeee! I had to race about to go from developer to water to fixer, covering and uncovering with the tight lid. This discrepancy is NOT listed in the Super System 4 instructions ...
 
I have used my 1:1 and one shot from the beginning, and have not experimented much because I like the look that I get.


Dave
 
djonesii said:
I have used my 1:1 and one shot from the beginning, and have not experimented much because I like the look that I get.


Dave
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I think that is the key, which method gives you the look you most like. I remember having tried D76 fulll strength( a very long time ago) and not being as pleased. I think most people prefer the look of 1:1. I do. But you will have to try both and see if you prefer one over the other. Also then if you think you are saving time and money with replenishment if you prefer D76 straight.
 
As a former D76 user, I always used it straight. I didn't like the longer times when doing 1:1.

I use T-Max developer now, and love it.
 
I have been using Tmax as my very first developer, and am quite happy with the results on Tri-X/Arista Premium 400. I am trying D-76 because there is not much data on a variety of other films with Tmax ...
 
I prefer Diafine overall but when I can't use it, then it's D-76 at full strength and as a one shot.

William
 
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