More Diafine Results...

[DRabbit]

Hey all,

I developed a roll today and a few things were different with this batch.
Diafine is usually 4 1/2 - 5 minutes for Solution A... This time I did a little over seven minutes. Same agitation (2 inversions every minute).

Film was Arista Premium 100. Most were at an EI of 400, but a couple were at 200.

I also used my new Voigtlander 40mm f/1.4 Nokton Single Coated. What a GREAT lens for film!

I posted my two favorites in the gallery here:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=124918
and
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=124917

Here's a couple others:

Others are here: http://www.dangrabbit.com/photography/film (first 8 there)

I really like this batch A LOT... I don't know if the extra time in the Diafine or the lens or what, but this roll seemed to really "pop" and give me some great contrast.

My next roll will be Arista EDU 200... interested to see how it differs from the Premium 100 and 400.

 

[paulfish4570]

wonderful 3d effect. what depth ...

 

[Bingley]

Very contrasty images. I like them all, especially number two above. I think the difference in pop probably has more to do w/ the film you're using than the extra time in Solution A.

 

[DRabbit]

Bingley... I've used this film before and developed it in Diafine... it just didn't have the same "pop". I've read about people extending the time in Diafine so figured I'd try it... in theory it certainly can't hurt (since too much time in solution A can't really happen). There's one guy I read about that swears by 20 minutes, though some people think he's nuts. LOL!