tri-x and tmax 1+9

[dyao]

any idea if TMax Dev 1:9 would work well for pushing films? I'm worried that the developer may get exhausted. also, any time recommendations for pushing to 1600?

 

[calebk]

any idea if TMax Dev 1:9 would work well for pushing films? I'm worried that the developer may get exhausted. also, any time recommendations for pushing to 1600?

What film are you pushing?

 

[calebk]

in that case, i will do my next roll at 10.5 ...

Do give it a shot, but you might want to shoot non-critical material with that roll, just in case the highlights get overdeveloped. That said, with more dilution it's less likely that you'll run into overdeveloping that fast.

 

[dyao]

What film are you pushing?

Neopan 400

 

[calebk]

Neopan 400

I'm just checked the MDC offhand and it has timings for EI 640 only at 1:9. Perhaps you can take that as a starting time. I'm pretty sure you are aware of the general rule of thumb to add 20-30% time per stop more than the given time.

As my additional practice, I generally agitate less when pushing. When I push Tri-X in HC-110, I halve the number of times I agitate. This is to rein in the contrast a little.

 

[Ezzie]

I like the TMX 1+9 versions too. The tonality is much more to my taste, smoother too. I´ve only ever done TMAX 1+4, and the results are more reminiscent of the D76 shots of yours, more contrast for one thing.

 

[paulfish4570]

thanks, Eirik ...