Some reassurance on ID-11 dilution

[carlo_c]

Hey everybody! I've been using ilfosol-3 to process my film but I've had this bottle for about 10 months now so was weary of using it again.

I went to the store and they had none in stock so picked up some ID-11 as I thought it would be a good time to try a powder, I don't develop very often so this might be a better solution for me.

Just so I don't mess this up I'm hoping to get some reassurance that what I'm going to do is correct:

• I'm going to mix up a stock solution of 1L.
• My tank needs 650ml to process two rolls so is it as simple as taking 325ml of stock and 325ml of water for a 1:1 solution?
• If so, that means I won't get more than 6 rolls out of this 1L stock, unless I use it at 1:3?

 

[mfogiel]

Yes, If you want a hassle free, long lasting, cheap and liquid developer for medium-high speed films, get HC 110, or Ilford Ilfotec HC.

 

[sevo]

• If so, that means I won't get more than 6 rolls out of this 1L stock, unless I use it at 1:3?

That probably will not increase the number of rolls by much, as there is a minimum developer/film requirement. The closely related Kodak D76 needs around 125ml of stock developer for each roll of film.

 

[carlo_c]

Just wanted to say thanks for the reassurance and help guys, ended up going with 1:1 dilution and really happy with the results. If anyone is interested here's the gallery http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlo_c/sets/72157636012466564