I am not sure I'll do it

[lZr]

I was asked to develop a film (for initial test, before given more of the same) shot 1948. I don't know yet what film type, but only it is 35 mm.

What should I do? Any ideas about the developer? To lengthen or shorten the time?
Thanks for any idea

 

[rich815]

Gene M. over at photo.net posted LOTS of found film threads and photos. His real simply recommendation is: "use whatever developer you want. Process it as though it's an ASA 100 film."

Through many, many rolls of many, many different types of films, known and unknown, he says he usually gets "usable" negs, or close to.

Others (I think him too) generally find HC-110 works pretty well: HC-110 B. 5 1/2 minutes.

Gene also mentions that in his experience increasing development time matters little for these old films.

 

[lZr]

Thanks rich. HC-110 (B) for 6 minurtes at 20 degree C is my standard process

 

[wlewisiii]

The other option I have found that works is a compensating developer - usually a 2 bath like Diafine - gives the best out of what is left behind after all those years.

But once done, please do like Gene & let us see the results.

William

 

[lZr]

Thanks William, I will