TXP @ EI 80

<p>Oops, shot a roll of TXP (320 stuff) at EI 80. I'd like to see if I can get reasonable images; probably use D-76. Any suggestions for dilution & times?</p>

<p>I have pulled it to 100 let me find my times.</p>

<p>D-76 1-1 for7.5 20C but expect real low contrast.</p>

<p>It may be pulled, but that is too low for high quality results. Would be interested in seeing what you get.</p>

I have a special developer I use for overexposed film, but you can approximate one by adding a little KBr to your D76. Try

.5g in 500ml of working solution. If the images are important, you should test with similarly exposed film before comitting.

Good luck!

<p>Jay and do many know what KBr is? Not all remember the Chart and the compositions of the Elements and chemicals in shorthand. :)</p>

<p>Potassium (K) is one of the few things I remember from HS chem class! <br>

I did back up this roll with a roll of PX, the real EI 80 stuff and ithey are shots at an old farm not too far away, so I can re-do. I'm just trying to coax images out of the TXP. At least I goofed on the side of overexposure and not under.</p>

 

<p>Reduce the development time (at whatever dilution) by 55 percent. So, if the development time at 320 were, say, 12 minutes, then for 80 ASA reduce it to 5.5 minutes.</p>

<p>Chris, thought like that crossed my mind, thanks. <br>

I see in the MDC that X-Tol is listed at an EI of 80 for 5.75 min. That's very close to the D-76 times that you suggest of 5.5. I'll try that unless there are other last minute ideas.<br>

Jay, your idea sounds interesting, but at the moment, I'm out of KBr!<br>

I could also average Larry's time with Chris' time... the possiblities go on...</p>

 

<p>The roll came out ok. Not great, but ok. I split the difference between the times and did it in D-76, 6.5 min. The negs were a bit thin, but a good soaking in selenium toner has helped. They are printable, but the roll of PX that I shot normally is much better.<br>

Thanks gents.</p>

<p>Larry,</p>

<p>You're probably right. KBr is potassium bromide, for anyone who wondered. I'll try to be more clear in the future.</p>

<p>Jim,</p>

<p>I'm glad your film turned out ok.</p>

<p>No problem Jay I was just thinking that night that the crowd here is from many life spans new post digital people to some who remember Weegee in person. :)</p>

<p>Just wash your hands if you touch KBr. Bromides have a sedative effect if ingested. The potassium (K) is also found in KCl, which is used as a salt subsitute for those on a low sodium diet. Note that many cough suppressants contain bromides. </p>