EricM Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 What's everyones favorite for developing this stock? Off the shelfsolutions only please, want to try something different...you know,different... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhooru Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Had very good results shooting it at 800 or a 1000 and developed in xtol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goemon Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 At 1600, XTOL 1:3 isn't bad but I found T-Max Dev to give slightly better results. I usually develop in the XTOL because I'm lazy and I have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__jon__ Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 No doubt: DDX. I was souping with diluted HC-110, which works very well (1:45, if I recall). Scanned negs and the DDX comes out with finer grain. And, I just like liquid dev's over powdered--and I mix it one shot. Email me if you want more info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted May 21, 2005 Author Share Posted May 21, 2005 cheers guys. i like the liquids too, and xtol being my fave. i shot at 1200... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_sullivan Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 got hooked on neopan 1600@1250 in PMK Pyro. But, then I only use the film in low light. You can order it from B&H or Photographers Formulary (the actual supplier) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canfred Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Paterson FX39 it delivers detail in highlights and extreme small grain. Tops for Tmax but works for all stock. If you are able to source it Took me four month to get but then I live in Australia. Erwin Puts run some tests ,check his site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmarkpainter Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Neopan in HC110 is an interesting look that you should try. As mentioned above, DDX or Xtol is 'cleaner' looking jmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted May 21, 2005 Author Share Posted May 21, 2005 okay okay, xtol it is then...cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattalofs Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 HC110, push to 3200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braden_barclay Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 DDX, simple, no b.s., and good developing times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braden_barclay Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Speaking of Neopan though, has anyone ever seen 1600 or 400 in bulk rolls? That would save me a huge amount of money. I've just been hitting up the pro labs that have old and outdated rolls trying to get a discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabrielma Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 I just saw a 100 ft. reel of 400 Neopan at a store this afternoon, so I guess they do exist; didn't bother to ask for the price, it is not cost-effective anymore to do your own, at least not for me, the difference is literally pennies after shipping costs, unless I order a bunch of rolls at once, which is rather unwise for me at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__jon__ Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 >Braden Barclay , may 21, 2005; 07:29 p.m. >Speaking of Neopan though, has anyone ever seen 1600 or 400 in bulk rolls? Hi Braden, I emailed Fuji about bulk 1600 last year. They aren't making it available in the US anymore--although it is still listed on their spec. sheet. Bulk 400 is available at B&H. Spec. sheets: http://tinyurl.com/77kcq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider_. Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Neopan 1600 in Paterson Aculux-2 <img src="http://fototime.com/{0B713F36-DF95-40DA-B75B-EBA18A158BB8}/ picture.JPG"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider_. Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 More Neopan 1600 in Paterson Aculux-2 <img src="http://fototime.com/{5606A171-1AA8-47EB-94F4-45188E962AE7}/ picture.JPG"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider_. Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Crop from full size 2900 dpi scan of above photo showing grain detail. <img src="http://fototime.com/{DA793BC7-DF70-4AD9-8661-3C273E504B0B}/ picture.JPG"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider_. Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 First image was done in Aculux-2, 1+14 dilution, minimum agitation and extended time. Second image was done in Aculux-2, 1+9 with Paterson specified time and agitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider_. Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Crop from scan, 2900 dpi actual size, showing detail from first image. <img src="http://fototime.com/{3A7E9D69-6310-4E35-B268-2B3309054BC6}/ picture.JPG"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goemon Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Spider, what EI did you shoot that at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider_. Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Graham, here are the details for the image of the Chateau Theatre Bookstore. Ricoh GR1s, Fuji Neopan 1600, EI 800. The film was developed in Aculux 2 that was diluted to 1+14 with distilled water. Temp 20 C. Time 21 minutes. Agitation limited to an initial 20 seconds of gentle swirling inversions, then 10 seconds of gentle inversion every 3 minutes thereafter. Ilford Fixer. Scanned at 2900 dpi on Nikon Super Coolscan 4000. Post processing was limited to auto contrast, which was very minor. No level adjustment or sharpening. The second image, of the woman in a more conventional bookstore, was shot with the Ricoh GR1s at EI 1600 and processed at the standard dilution and agitation, per the package instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirk-san1 Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Google "neopan 1600 bulk roll" and feel lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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