Kodak T-max films and conventional developers

[Fotohuis]

FP200 is a mix between standard cubical crystals and hexagonal crystals. It is not a real modern technology film.I would recommend Xtol/Fomadon Excel W27.

 

[p.giannakis]

So what dilution/time would you recommend for TMax-400 in HC-110 ?

 

[Fotohuis]

So what dilution/time would you recommend for TMax-400 in HC-110 ?

TMY-2 HC-110 (B). Zorki-6 + Jupiter-12 F/2,8-35mm. Eindhoven P.S.V. Philips stadion. 6:00 minutes at 20C. A pretty straight (linear) developing curve almost iso 400.

 

[charjohncarter]

TMY-2 HC-110 (B). Zorki-6 + Jupiter-12 F/2,8-35mm. Eindhoven P.S.V. Philips stadion. 6:00 minutes at 20C. A pretty straight (linear) developing curve almost iso 400.

Assuming, (B) is half the time of (H) which I have found, you get exactly the same time as I do.

 

[Fotohuis]

Assuming, (B) is half the time of (H) which I have found, you get exactly the same time as I do.

Correct, in respect with some deviation of the type agitation you're doing. I am using a Heiland TAS processor which is very handy with longer developing times like HC-110 (H = 1+63) or R09/Rodinal 1+100.

 

[Noserider]

A minor correction; the Tmax line of black and white films came out in more like 1986-87 not 1982; that was the announcement of the T-grains used in VR1000 that made higher speed film almost tolerable.

 

[charjohncarter]

Besides, all the developers that the TMax film can be processed in, if you look at the spectral sensitivity curve you will see that blue wavelength sensitivity is low. This give a deeper blue sky, and possibly less dark shadows. So, I don't really have to use a yellow or orange filter.

Comparing the Arista EDU ultra films (Fomapan), the blue spectrum is much more sensitive. So I HAVE to use an orange filter with any blue sky image.

 

[Fotohuis]

I normally use a dark Yellow filter on FP200 to compensate this.

 

[tho60]

Ilford Delta films

Ilford Delta films

How about Ilford Delta films and Rodinal developer?

 

[Fotohuis]

I think a bad combination. I can not recommend it!

 

[tho60]

I think a bad combination. I can not recommend it!

I have asked this question because some buddies use T-max films with Rodinal (see posts above) and they are contended with the results. Ilford Delta and Kodak T-max are similar films, so why not give a try this combo?

 

[Fotohuis]

They are not similar, Kodak and Ilford are using different technology.

 

[Fotohuis]

Acceptable but at lower ISO rate is TMY-2 and Acros 100 in R09/Rodinal. For Acros 100 expose on ISO 64. I am using it in a 1+50 dilution. For TMY-2 I am not using it because I want to make profit in 35mm of the full ISO 400 speed for this Kodak film.

 

[Corran]

Delta 100 and Pan F+ in Rodinal is great, as is Acros. Rodinal IMO works great with all T-grain type films.

 

[Trius]

Acceptable but at lower ISO rate is TMY-2 and Acros 100 in R09/Rodinal. For Acros 100 expose on ISO 64. I am using it in a 1+50 dilution. For TMY-2 I am not using it because I want to make profit in 35mm of the full ISO 400 speed for this Kodak film.

I've shot TMY-2 at box speed with Rodinal. Didn't notice any real problem. That could be dependent on my metering technique - it's been several years.

 

[Rayt]

When people say such and such film is not good with such and such developer, do they mean the negs do not print well (contrast, grain) with a certain type of enlarger or are we talking about scanning?

 

[Fotohuis]

I am (Split Grade) printing on fiber or PE/RC via an 6x7cm enlarger system equipped with condensor/diffusor system. New films and developer combo I am measuring in via a Heiland TRD-Z densitometer. Regular Gamma =0,62 - 0,65 for an optimum print G=2 till 2,5.
So indeed I can not comment on the scanning quality for any combination. I am doing a regular straight Epson V500 scan (300dpi) from a 13x18cm or 18x24cm photo. Very rare I am scanning from the negative but with a V500 the quality is not that good.

 

[oftheherd]

Wonderful thread! Thanks all for sharing your experiences.

 

[Trius]

When people say such and such film is not good with such and such developer, do they mean the negs do not print well (contrast, grain) with a certain type of enlarger or are we talking about scanning?

Exactly - there are many permutations.