Neopan 1600 @ EI 640 What Time T-Max Developer?

[bwcolor]

The only start data that I could find was from the MDC: (1+9) 8:30 @68deg.

Anyone want to chime in for what works for you with the film/developer combination?

Thanks..

 

[bwcolor]

Since no reply, went ahead with 1+9 at 64 degrees and 12 minutes, which is 1.5 minutes longer than suggested. Fine grain, bit blocked up shadow at EI 640. I think that 14 min and the 64 degrees might be just about right.

 

[Turtle]

Since no reply, went ahead with 1+9 at 64 degrees and 12 minutes, which is 1.5 minutes longer than suggested. Fine grain, bit blocked up shadow at EI 640. I think that 14 min and the 64 degrees might be just about right.

You mean empty shadows on the neg (printing dark and free of separation)? If so reduce the film speed to 500 rather than increase development as the latter will do little for your shadow speed and make highlights a pain to print.

FWIW I rate this film at 500 in high contrast and 640-800 in low, using Xtol 1+2 or DDX 1+7.

 

[bwcolor]

Yes, that is what I meant. Will do... thanks.