New Member-searching for film/developer

[ddanis]

Hi, just found this site off of Ilford's forum. I have recently gotten into black and white. I am shooting 6x9 (Fujica GL690 with assorted lenses.) I am searching for a film/developer that will give me 24x30 prints. I spent a week in a class/lab. I have been shooting Kodak T-max 100, developing in D76, printing on Ilford FB matte paper. I liked what I see, but want to see what is available. I like a smooth tonal range with fine grain and detail/sharpness and I really like Fiber paper. I display in a gallery and art shows. The past ten yeas have been with 35mm and digital. I have my own digital lab. Black and white has really got hold on me. I am up for learning more-feed me. Thanks Dick

[Ornello]

Hi, just found this site off of Ilford's forum. I have recently gotten into black and white. I am shooting 6x9 (Fujica GL690 with assorted lenses.) I am searching for a film/developer that will give me 24x30 prints. I spent a week in a class/lab. I have been shooting Kodak T-max 100, developing in D76, printing on Ilford FB matte paper. I liked what I see, but want to see what is available. I like a smooth tonal range with fine grain and detail/sharpness and I really like Fiber paper. I display in a gallery and art shows. The past ten yeas have been with 35mm and digital. I have my own digital lab. Black and white has really got hold on me. I am up for learning more-feed me. Thanks Dick

Although I am not fond of T-Max films, the combination of T-Max 100 with D-76 is probably near ideal for that film. This should not be surprising, since most films are designed to work well with D-76.

Two other films, Ilford Delta 100 and Fujifilm Acros 100 Neopan, are similar in quality. D-76 and many other developers are suitable for these as well. Avoid anything slower, such as Ilford Pan-F, because slower films have a more restricted tonal range due to their extremely fine grain. I like the combination of Neopan Acros 100 and Paterson FX-39 developer (at 1+14 dilution). It is basically unbeatable. Try this combo at 8 minutes development at 68F to start, and modify the time (not the dilution) to suit your needs. Do not dilute less than 1+14 (e.g., 1+9, etc.).

[alienguru]

I'm using the same combination as well, but with TMY (iso 400) and I'm quite pleased. These days I heard many positive opinions about HC-110 and I wonder If i shouldn't move to it, at least for a try

[Keith Tapscott.]

I'm using the same combination as well, but with TMY (iso 400) and I'm quite pleased. These days I heard many positive opinions about HC-110 and I wonder If i shouldn't move to it, at least for a try

Unless you try something for your self, you will never know whether you like it or not. HC-110 has it`s followers although not everybody is impressed by it. This will come down to your own personal preference though.
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[Ornello]

I'm using the same combination as well, but with TMY (iso 400) and I'm quite pleased. These days I heard many positive opinions about HC-110 and I wonder If i shouldn't move to it, at least for a try

HC110 is basically a 'commercial' developer, not a high-quality one. In other words, it is intended for bulk processing of sheet films and 120 roll films, not 35mm film. There are many better developers.

[Lowell Huff]

Available on this site is Clayton F-76 Developer. If you would like a sample, contact me and i will send a bottle.