Tri-X in HC-110h (semi stand)

[charjohncarter]

Here is a shot from my recent re-visit to HC-110. A developer that I have long used as a favorite for developing Tri-X. Technical details; rated at ei200 and developed at 20c for 12 minutes in HC-110 dilution H (1:63) with agitation for first ten seconds and then two gentle inversions at 4 and 8 minute mark only. I am very pleased with the way it has handled the contrasty scene and even more so because it was taken with a humble Mju-I point and shoot.

But John, you have not really done what most would call Semi-Stand development. You have done normal development with with minimal agitation. This gives you normal contrast at all levels (highlight separation, normal midtones, and complete development in the shadow areas). So you have stumbled on a good method to develop all areas of the negative under mostly average scenes. I usually boast my ISO (with the same roll, to increase contrast) when I have a flat cloudy day and I get results that I think are a good compromise for roll film.

 

[John Bragg]

This is an interesting read. http://www.mironchuk.com/hc-110.html

 

[John Bragg]

But John, you have not really done what most would call Semi-Stand development. You have done normal development with with minimal agitation. This gives you normal contrast at all levels (highlight separation, normal midtones, and complete development in the shadow areas). So you have stumbled on a good method to develop all areas of the negative under mostly average scenes. I usually boast my ISO (with the same roll, to increase contrast) when I have a flat cloudy day and I get results that I think are a good compromise for roll film.

I guess I have adapted a common Rodinal technique to HC-110h. I can see where you got the inspiration to mix the two.