Results - TriX in Pyrocat-M

[naruto]

I had posted a couple of days back on timings for trix in pyrocat-M. Well, I decided to go ahead with a test slip to find the timings.

I used the 1:1:100 dilution of Pyrocat-M, but using sodium carbonate for solution B as potassium carbonate was unavailable. (thanks to Justin Low for the pre-mixed chemicals 😀). The developer was souped at 20degC and no pre-wash was performed. I calculated approximate timings using Sandy King's site and instructions in a downloadable PDF from Photographer's Formulary. I followed Sandy King's minimal agitation method, washed with water and Ilford Rapid Fixer for fixing.

timing: 14 mins 30 secs.
no post-processing done.

Bessa R2 + Summitar 50 @ ƒ/8 afternoon sun high contrast.

Bessa R2 + Summitar 50 @ ƒ/2.8 standard monkey on bed shot. focus on the CD case.

both shots are at rated speed of 400. The next time, I would shoot at 250~320 to get a bit more detail from shadows. The negatives look sharp, the staining is very nice, and I love the grain. You can visit the flickr page for high res links.

 

[Trius]

Very, very nice. But I don't see higher res on flickr.

 

[naruto]

hmm... I think the high rez is friends only. Sorry about that.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2285394619_24f2e2cc35_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2351/2286184360_0b422ddbc2_o.jpg (the details on the monkey's arm is missing)

 

[Trius]

Thanks. Yes, I agree about the rating ... 250 would probably be optimal, maybe 320. You would might have to adjust the development time down a bit.

 

[Benjamin Marks]

Seems like a nice combo. I am currently using XTOL. Grainier? Hard to tell with scans . . .

Ben Marks

 

[kaiyen]

the look good for web versions, no question. and all pyro developers tend to lose speed.

you might also try some extremely high contrast - like night - scenes. pyro developers are supposed to be quite good at controlling that, too.

nice.

 

[charjohncarter]

I'll go with 250, too. They look great, did you do any PS work?

 

[RayPA]

They came out great, Ashwin! I'm glad you found the processing information. Grain looks good too. I had always heard that pyro improved high-end tone separation and I THINK I'm seeing that in your images. Spooky stuff to mix-up though.

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[kipkeston]

wow that looks fun!

 

[naruto]

Thanks. Yes, I agree about the rating ... 250 would probably be optimal, maybe 320. You would might have to adjust the development time down a bit.

yeah. I have another set coming up with on-the-street shots.

Seems like a nice combo. I am currently using XTOL. Grainier? Hard to tell with scans . . .

Ben, I haven't tried XTOL. My negatives have good acutance (close to Rodinal - my primary developer), but the grain is a lot less.

the look good for web versions, no question. and all pyro developers tend to lose speed.
you might also try some extremely high contrast - like night - scenes. pyro developers are supposed to be quite good at controlling that, too.

Thanks Allen. Yeah, night scenes is the next test. 🙂

I'll go with 250, too. They look great, did you do any PS work?

Thanks. I just did levels in PS.

They came out great, Ashwin! I'm glad you found the processing information. Grain looks good too. I had always heard that pyro improved high-end tone separation and I THINK I'm seeing that in your images. Spooky stuff to mix-up though.
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Thanks Mark. yeah, I handle the developer with gloves jsut to make sure everything is ok. 🙂

wow that looks fun!

yup, very much fun. I had screwed up my last roll using pyrocat while processing FP4+. :angel: