Neopan 1600 in Microphen stock.

[minty]

Hello! I'm sorry for my first post being a question, but I'm unsure what to do in this current situation.

How long should I be developing NP1600 (shot at 1600) in undiluted Microphen for at 20deg C? I've heard a few different answers so it would be nice to get a solid response! How about if I was to shoot the film at 1250 or 800?

Thank you!

 

[john_s]

Fuji pdf says 3min15sec for 1600 at 20degC.

I have used Microphen diluted 1+1 for 5 min and it was ok. I did expose a bit more generously than the meter indicated because I wanted some shadow detail and Neopan 1600 gets contrasty easily.

The times seem short. This film develops quite fast, and is easy to overdo.

 

[minty]

thanks! so would you recommend diluting to 1:1 instead of stock? and also, does the film require a pre-soak before developing for 3min 15sec?

 

[john_s]

It's probably a good idea to do a pre-soak in water with such a short dev time.

I can't say that 1+1 is better/worse than stock in terms of results. It seemed a good idea at the time to control contrast. I had used the film in a contrasty situation, and wanted to minimize the risk of excess contrast.

 

[minty]

followed that dev time and the first roll has come out great. thank you! now on to printing them...