Tips for FP4

I have some FP4 in HC-110 just recently. Come out very well balanced with classic feel in it. It is going to be my next bulk to purchase.
 
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6x4.5 format, developed in Rodinal 1+50 for 12 min. Agitation every 4 minutes.
 
It is good to have a system and stick to it. For Ilford films I use DDX. For Kodak, D76. For Foma and acros, Rodinal.
 
Good to hear that Freestyle's LC110 gives same results as HC110. That gives me the confidence to order some when the time comes.

I'm quite impressed by the nice images I've seen in this thread, all on FP4. I wish I could pin down my scanning technique so that my scans look as nice as my negs do. My old scanner died and the replacement behaves differently. I'm glad to see that some of you out there have figured it out (as evidenced by the images shared in this thread). I suppose in time I'll get it sorted.
 
I have used FP4+ as my go-to-film for years. Tried around - the classic combination with ID-11 works best, either 1:1 or 1:3. and Ilford's rec. times. With 1:3 not much can go wrong.
 
I dont agree that FP4 being grainy with Rodinal. I got pretty sharp and crisp images with that combo. I dont remember exactly but quite frankly I normally use stand development...

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Also when getting your times for FP4+ keep in mind that there is a euro version of HC110 and a US version of hc110. Im not sure if ilfords times are based off of the euro or us versions of hc110 but I find for Dil B 9 min is WAY too much. I cut development to 5:30 and get great results.

I don't think so, there's just one HC-110 version available since at least five years now. And that is the previous US version.
 
I tend to shoot FP4 at 200 and develop with Ilfosol 3. Development time is recommended at 4:15 if shooting at 125. So either I go to 5:00 at 200 or I use warmer water and stick to 4:15. This tends to create more contrast and grain, but I really dont mind. I really like FP4. In winter months I switch to HP5 and push it to 800 or 1600. In summer months I like Pan F and Rollei Retro 80s, but FP4 is probably my go to black and white film for now.
 
FP4+ has become my go-to favourite film. I have lots of experience with it - I would also recommend either Xtol or HC-110 for best results. You can check them all out on my blog by clicking the link underneath my name. Good luck,
 
Thanks for all the positive comments on my photo.

I'm quite happy that the intensity of sunlight has returned to a level sufficient for me to start using FP4+ as my regular film. I've got a roll in one of my Barnacks right now, in fact. It really is a wonderful emulsion.
 
Wow, that first shot looks awfully familiar. I was just there a couple weeks ago shooting my own roll of FP4+ (developed in Caffenol).

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Wow, that first shot looks awfully familiar. I was just there a couple weeks ago shooting my own roll of FP4+ (developed in Caffenol).

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I see it hasn't changed after all these years. :) I should have cropped out the telephone poles. Her car was in the way of any in camera cropping. You can see the shadow of her front bumper.
 
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