Correct Developing Time for Kodak Tmax 400 with D-76

Hello, I'm just starting out setting up my darkroom and acquiring all the parts needed after many decades without, and it's thrilling to start again.

I was fortunate to find a Nikon F Photomic, the Apollo model, in fine shape, and a Saunders LPL enlarger with a Rodenstock lens.

My question is quite basic; I have a fresh package of Kodak D-76 developer which indicates 12 & 1/2 minutes in the tank at a 1:1 solution, however, Massive Dev - if I'm reading it correctly, shows 10 & 1/4 minutes time at 1:1.

My instinct is always to go for the Kodak, or Ilford, instructions on their package but wondered if this time variance from Kodak and MD is simply different science or what?

Thanks

There are two or three different versions of TMax 400, with different times, and slightly different names.

https://imaging.kodakalaris.com/sites/prod/files/files/resources/f4043_TMax_400.pdf

seems to say 10.25 min (at 68F/20C). If your TMY is relatively new, I would go for that.

If your TMY is older than 2007, then see:

http://wwwuk.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/f4016/f4016.pdf

which does say 12.5 minutes.

Are you sure your D-76 is new?

Also, if your TMY is older than 2007, you might see: Vintage Film Shooters

Thanks Glen, yes both the D-76 and the film are new, from the only shop in town still offering those products. And thanks for the links.

There are so many types now available I'll have learn them to be more careful identifying what I've got. Googling the 'TMY' in your response, for example, sent me to a Wiki describing the product changes and development of even this one film, good stuff.

It's not like those days when all we shot was Tri-X and happy with it.

Thanks again!

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It's not like those days when all we shot was Tri-X and happy with it.

 

Thanks again!

Surely Nikon = Tri-X ! :) Glad you got the 'F' - just got a nice Nikkormat myself, looking forward to putting Tri-X through it soon.

 

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It's not like those days when all we shot was Tri-X and happy with it.

 

Thanks again!

There are at least two versions of Tri-X. The newer one is called 400TX to make its name different, but it is also still Tri-X.

I believe the times are also different.

Surely Nikon = Tri-X ! :) Glad you got the 'F' - just got a nice Nikkormat myself, looking forward to putting Tri-X through it soon.

Congratulations on the Nikkormat, when I thought about getting back into photography there was no other choice of camera for me. So solid, familiar, and still love the sound of that shutter. I'm obviously not one to break new ground, though there were some moments Saturday that felt like it... Remembering to advance the film after each shot for one, terrible what an iPhone camera can do.

There are at least two versions of Tri-X. The newer one is called 400TX to make its name different, but it is also still Tri-X.

 

I believe the times are also different.

Yes they are, so much more to filter. My next roll, just put in is the Ilford Delta 100, really looking forward to that to see how it might be compared to my memories of Plus X. I read also about Kentmere films and they sound interesting from the good report.

Thanks!