Question on manufacter dev time

[raytoei@gmail.com]

hi,

i downloaded the pdf on fomapan 400 (see attached).

there are 2 charts, one at 20c and the other at 30c

does it mean if i were to shoot the film at iso 250, the ideal development time using xtol stock would be 9min at 20c and 3mins at 30c ?

is this the correct way to interpret it ?

thanks

raytoei

 

[znapper]

hi,

i downloaded the pdf on fomapan 400 (see attached).

there are 2 charts, one at 20c and the other at 30c

does it mean if i were to shoot the film at iso 250, the ideal development time using xtol stock would be 9min at 20c and 3mins at 30c ?

is this the correct way to interpret it ?

thanks

raytoei

Probably, but I would have used http://www.digitaltruth.com/devchart-mobile.php?Film=Fomapan+400&Developer=Xtol&mdc=Search as a starter instead ^^

 

[raytoei@gmail.com]

i developed it today ei of 250 and around 4mins at 30c. mid-tones are more visible . thanks again

 

[Rob-F]

A problem with developing for times as short as 3 minutes is the likelihood of uneven development. Five minutes is often suggested as the shortest practical time. I nearly always go with the 20 degree time. I also tend to knock a little off of the manufacturer's recommended time, when trying a new film/developer combination, to avoid overcooking the film. I can always add contrast when printing, but it's hard to deal with blocked highlights. So if it says 9 minutes at 68 degrees, I would probably start with 8 minutes for the first roll.