TriX/Arista 400 @ 1250/1600

[presspass]

I have shot this film at 1250/1600 and used Diafine - Ok results but not outstanding. Has anyone developed this film/ISO with Xtol or D-23? If so, what dilutions, times, and temps. Thanks,

 

[wintoid]

I've done TriX @ 1600 in D23 1:1 for 15 mins at 20C. Results were good. Didn't like it in D23 stock.

 

[Mephiloco]

I stand develop in Rodinal, 1:100 or 1:125. Shot below was iso 1600, 1:150, 84 minutes stand develop, minor agitation at 42 minutes, water was tap temp which is usually 70 or 80 F when it's not summer here

 

[Turtle]

I have done stand dev in Xtol 1+2 at 1250 for about 30 mins with no ag. Worked nicely for scenes where some highlight control was required.

For dead flat low contrast work i.e. indoors with no direct light sources, I prefer to agitate which expands the tonal range and works IMHO better as less development time is needed, giving lower grain, fog etc.

You'll need to experiment as your rig/technique/printing requirements will be nothing like mine.