Delta 100 in DDX for how long?

[colin jackson]

I tried some Delta 100 35mm. in DDX 1:4 as recommended with Ilfords agitation schedule

(gently inversions also) etc. but the results were much too dense by maybe 2 stops. They

recommend 12 min. at 68F and 9 1/2 for ASA 50 so tried 9 1/2 still exposing at 100 but

still too dense with zone testing on a gray card. I can keep chasing this thing down to my

next try at maybe 8 min. I notice on my search that some of you like Delta 100 in DDX

and wonder what times or ASAs you are using. I have had good results with delta 400 in

DDX. Thanks for any help.

[bill.akstens]

I normally don't use Delta but I did just develop a 35mm roll of it exposed at 100 in DDX 1:4 at 68F and I think I used 12 minutes. Was happy with how it turned out. I haven't tried printing them yet.

[colin jackson]

I just finished souping a roll of the delta 100 in DDX for 9 1/2 min. for which I shot a test

series using a grey card rating at 200. The step from 12 to 9 1/2 min. is equivalent to 1

stop according to the Ilford PDF data. Combined with the cutting 1 stop when shooting it

that amounts to shooting at 400 ASA. Negs look good now with the zone 5 falling where it

does on my Tri-X but I still have to see how the test printing comes out.

[james_saunders5]

I use DD-X with the majority of my films, I have just processed a roll of Delta 100 for the recommended 12 minutes @ 20c. I was very pleased with how they came out, they seemed slightly dense, but they printed very well.