Dektol dilution?

[grapejohnson]

I like developing my film in a dilution of 1:1 (D76) because I get sharper pictures, can be a little more lax with dev time, and it conserves chemicals. Are the benefits the same with Dektol and paper? If I diluted to 1:1, would I have to double the dev time?

 

[xayraa33]

You develop B&W prints by visual inspection so it is different than film development by closed small tank.


Dilution rate is 1:2 with Dektol.

You might see the image come up sooner but not by much at 1:1 but thats all.

Try it you might like it but my experience says that following Kodak's recommendation is usually the correct way to go.

 

[grapejohnson]

does it yield sharper results?

 

[xayraa33]

does it yield sharper results?

I did not see any nor change in contrast but it has been many years now since the trial run.

Like I said try it and find out, a bit of Dektol and a sheet of photo paper is all that your expense is going to be not including your time.

 

[KenR]

I've used it at even lower dilutions 1:4 or 1:5 for 4-5 minutes as a last resort for problem negs with a resulting decrease in contrast and shadow density.