buckpago
Established
hi guys, I tried to pull the plus x down to ISO 25 and heres the results:
dev in d76 5 mins.
Im no expert to pushing and pulling speeds, what are the pros and cons on pushing and pulling?
dev in d76 5 mins.
Im no expert to pushing and pulling speeds, what are the pros and cons on pushing and pulling?
maddoc
... likes film again.
It is a beautiful portrait and photo. 
I think with pulling you get better shadow details and a lower contrast curve but not really sure about it ....
I think with pulling you get better shadow details and a lower contrast curve but not really sure about it ....
ItsReallyDarren
That's really me
I regularly shoot Plus-X at EI 50. I like developing it in Rodinal 1+100. I use this set up because I like the film and developer.
maddoc
... likes film again.
What time and agitation do you use for this combination ?
Al Kaplan
Veteran
Eastman Plus-X 5231 is a motion picture film with an ISO of 80 in daylight and 64 in tungsten. Kodak Plus-X is a film designed for still cameras and has an ISO of 125. Which film are we discussing here?
ItsReallyDarren
That's really me
For Plus-X at EI50 developed in Rodinal 1+100 for 10 minutes. Agitation is 10 seconds every minute. For a little bump in contrast I do every 30 seconds.
Some samples from my method.
In broad daylight close to noon time
Indoors
In mixed lighting
I find rating PX at EI50 with adjust developing times helps tame contrast. I tend to like lower contrast so this method suits my tastes nicely.
Here's an example of Plus-X rated at EI100 developed in Rodinal 1+100 for 15minutes.
In broad daylight
In the shade. A cloud was passing over while the scene was in the shadows of high buildings.
For my tastes the contrast is a bit high in daylight. In subdued light it comes out quite nice. When cloudy (but bright) weather comes around I think I'll use it more.
Some samples from my method.
In broad daylight close to noon time
Indoors
In mixed lighting
I find rating PX at EI50 with adjust developing times helps tame contrast. I tend to like lower contrast so this method suits my tastes nicely.
Here's an example of Plus-X rated at EI100 developed in Rodinal 1+100 for 15minutes.
In broad daylight
In the shade. A cloud was passing over while the scene was in the shadows of high buildings.
For my tastes the contrast is a bit high in daylight. In subdued light it comes out quite nice. When cloudy (but bright) weather comes around I think I'll use it more.
charjohncarter
Veteran
I used to pull PlusX to 64, and didn't like it (so I don't use it anymore). I guess I didn't pull it enough, I agree with Darren (above), it just wasn't good for me except in cloudy weather.
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maddoc
... likes film again.
I like these two particular shots and especially the first one makes want trying this. Thanks for the info on the dveloping times !!
For Plus-X at EI50 developed in Rodinal 1+100 for 10 minutes. Agitation is 10 seconds every minute. For a little bump in contrast I do every 30 seconds.
Some samples from my method.
In broad daylight close to noon time
Indoors