TMAX 3200 and TRI X Developers

[bigdog]

I have been shooting TMAX 3200 typically rated at 1250 and TRI-X rated at 250. Can anyone give there opinion on which developers gives the nicest results for these faster films?

I am not so concerned with maximum speed for the films. I also tend to like the grain of the films if the negatives are properly developed. I scan my film and print on a Epson R2400. I know I don't want flat muddy lifeless negatives. I know that each film will have it's own signature with regards to contrast and grain so I am not trying to get results not inherent in the films.

I have found Rodinal/AGFA APX and Rodinal/EFKE 25 give me fantastic results and negatives that allow me to make prints that "glow".

Thanks!

 

[charjohncarter]

Right now I'm shooting Tri-X at 250 and developing in HC-110h. I like it, but here is a site with extensive testing. Your two films are mentioned. At the bottom of the first page is her best recommendations for each film. I have used her times on two films and have been happy. http://www.chrisjohnsonphotographer.com/charts.shtml#anchor30675

 

[dcsang]

Ilford DD-X - liquid D76 imho.

Take a look - Tmax 3200 @ 1600 and dev'd in Ilford DD-X @ 68 F
resized for web - RFF Member "Hub" from the Canadian RFF Meet in Montreal

Dave

 

[jho]

TMax 3200 in TMax Developer.
9.5 min agitate ever 30 sec per Kodak Tech Pub J-86
Scanned on Epson 4490 Photo

I love the grain this combo produces.

 

[Nick R.]

Tmax 3200 rated at 1200 I've always done in diafine. I've never shot trix at 250.