First try with Rodinal and HP5+@800ASA

[Marsopa]

Today I've developped an Ilford HP5+ exposed at 800ASA. Using Rodinal 1/100 and 1h30m as development time (agitation first minute and 4 inversions after 15min and after 1hour). I'm happy with the results but I would like and impartial opinion:

 

[Brad Bireley]

Wonderful!

 

[Trius]

Agreed ... really well done.

 

[J J Kapsberger]

Very beautiful. What temperature did you maintain? After development, did you use acid stop bath or water? Fixed normally?

 

[like2fiddle]

Wow, very nice. This film/developer combo is one I haven't been able to nail down, but you've obviously got it🙂

 

[FrankS]

I recorded those specifics to try for myself. Thanks!

 

[like2fiddle]

I recorded those specifics to try for myself. Thanks!

Me too. I don't usually let the tank sit still for more than three minutes, sort of a semi-stand.

 

[Marsopa]

Thank you. Temperature between 18-20ºC and withou stop bath, just filling and emptying twice the tank with water and a fast fixer (Ilford 1:4). Here you have a link to the original first pic (in size). Now I'm trying to get rid of the scanning process... those have been done with an Epson, I've got a Plustex 7200 but I don't have the time to set up now the workflow...

Thanks again

 

[like2fiddle]

I'm about to try this, tank is loaded... any last minute advice?🙂

 

[Trius]

Roger: Yeah, just enjoy the anticipation. 😉

 

[like2fiddle]

Roger: Yeah, just enjoy the anticipation. 😉

It's my favorite part of the whole process😛

 

[like2fiddle]

Well, here's what I got with HP5 @ 800 and Rodinal 1:100 with above development method, temp 68F/20C.

 

[like2fiddle]

Here's another with a corresponding cropped section. I am a complete novice at scanning so take that for what it's worth. The negatives all look a little dense but with a fair range of tones. At some point I'll try making a wet print.

 

[Marsopa]

Nice, very nice... sorry I didn't see your reply before. I'm not sure (nor an expert) but I think your scans are grainier due to the resolution. I like very much the tonal range. I'm going to do a test shooting half roll 400ASA and half roll 800ASA just to try... If developper is near exaution during development highlits will blown later... dunno... I'm chemist, I like experiments...

 

[Trius]

No, agitation is fine. Repeat after me: Do not agitate too much, especially with Rodinal.

With "standard" (non-stand) development, I agitate 3 very gentle inversions every 3 minutes. Even that may be excessive. 😀

 

[CuS]

La Paz near Poas Volcano in Costa Rica?

La Paz near Poas Volcano in Costa Rica?

Well, here's what I got with HP5 @ 800 and Rodinal 1:100 with above development method, temp 68F/20C.
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We were there about 2 years ago now - where were these taken?