Delta 3200: Times in Microphen?

[dave_martiny]

This is my first time using Microphen for this film, and I know that

for other developers, Ilford's recommended times can be

significantly understated. The Massive Develpement Chart has

the same times listed as Ilford, and I was unable to find any

other specific suggestions on the archives. I have some shot at

EI 1600, and some at 3200, both taken in a stage lighting

situation, in 35mm. I am fully aware that development times will

vary due to a variety of contirbuting factors, but if you have used

those film/developer/EI combinations, I would appreciate a

suggested starting time. Thanks for the help.

 

Dave

[lex_jenkins]

I typically developed for 50% more than the suggested time for a given EI because Delta 3200 is a low contrast film. Also, I usually print on a dichro head enlarger, which can use the extra contrast. As a baseline I use whatever is suggested on the Ilford or Massive Dev Chart on the www.digitaltruth.com websites.

[rich_ullsmith1]

I have shot exactly one roll of the 3200 EI 1600 in the Microphen, with the digitaltruth times, and got good results.

 

I have found Illford's devving times for this film in DDX to be insufficient. As for other developers-- Xtol, Perceptol, Microphen-- I have found the times/dilutions on the massive chart to be very good starting points.

[sterioma]

When I took some shot of my newborn daughter, I exposed at 3200 ISO and used whatever time was recommended by Ilford (9min if I am not wrong). Important: I also used the agitation pattern Ilford recommended.

 

I liked the shots, but your mileage might vary (an example attached).

 

This is for 35mm, with Nikon 50mm 1.8 AF.<div></div>

[efrain_vivas1]

I develop Delta 3200 in Microphen (stock) at 20?C for 11 minuts with great results. I am attaching two samples of this in a stage lighting situation.<div></div>

[bljkasfdljkasfdljskfa]

I follow the recommendation posted <a href="http://unblinkingeye.com/Articles/Times/D3200/d3200.html">here</a>.

[tom_musselman]

Dave, this is a special film/developer combination that requires you to ignore your common sense. I have run a lot of tests with this film and developer. Give it much more time. What Lex says, 50% more, is good advice. Also, agitation is important and does affect the results in ways that are difficult to understand based on experience with "normal" film/developer combos.<br><br>

 

Here is a thread that will help you.<br>

<a href="http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=008X8q" target=_blank>http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=008X8q</a>