stand developing

[xosni]

I want information about this technique.

I just tried developing Technical pan in FX-1 using the stand developing method. It was 1:1 dilution for 10 minutes @ 29º C. I only agitated for 30 sec at the begining then non. Tho the negative came out extremely underdeveloped it still look encouraging. So next time I'm gonna try it in an undiluted FX-1 developer but... for how long? And should I give it any tank inversions in the middle of this long period?

 

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thanks

[j._patric_dahl_n]

Hmmmmm, don't the times for stand developing be around one hour or

more?

[michael_devoue]

I am testing FX-2(not FX-1) as of late, and I find that an hour at 68

degrees is not quite enough, and that you have to remember that your

temp. can go up or come down, depending on the ambient temp. Setting

the tank on the garage floor is the wrong thing to do. I don't know

about those temps- 29C? Haven't tried. Don't think I will, and I

don't think I'd try agitating, either. Good luck, I hope it works out.

[kevin_kemner1]

I've done stand development with both FX2 and Acutol (FX14). The

most dependable approach is to use distilled water that has matched

the ambient temperature of the room. The temp needs to be between 65

and 70 degrees F. Presoak the film for two minutes. Put the film in

the developer and agitate continuously for one minute and then let

stand for 60 - 90 minutes. Slower films work best. The developer

needs to be fairly dilute. 1/2 standard dilution for FX2. I've been

experimenting with 1:36 and .5:36 for FX14. Also cut back on your

film area by about 1/3. For instance, I use a Combitank and I

develop four sheets instead of six.

 

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Hope this helps.

[xosni]

Distilled water, is it a must? What if i add a pinch of sodium

sulfite instead?

What films did you try it with?

 

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thanks

[kevin_kemner1]

Xosni,

 

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Distilled water isn't a must if you have good water. I don't so I

use distilled. OTOH it IS important that the water be at the ambient

room temperature or your results won't be predictable.

[xosni]

I did it!

Techinal Pan in FX-1 1:1 for 50 min @ 29ºC; EI 25

Resulats are great (they seem so as I didn't print any yet). normal

contrast, high acutance, great tonality.

 

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I also tried it with Xtol 1:4 & techinal Pan for 60 min. @ 29ºc. It

came out overdeveloped but still promising. I think there is some

real spead gain here; we'll see.

[j._patric_dahl_n]

Why do you use the stand developing technique? For acutance?

[nathaniel_billups]

Is there any other information on this technique. It sounds interesting and I have a big shipment of Tech Pan coming in for a project coming up that I could try it on. Are these dilutions from the concentrate dilutions or from the normal developer. I have never used FX-1, but you mentioned 1:1 dilution which seems a little harsh from concentrate. Any information will help, thanks.

 

Casey

[lex_jenkins]

Nathaniel, here's a fairly recent thread on the subject, including my observations:

 

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=006DnU

 

If you do a search you'll find several other discussions.

 

I'm attaching a sample photo, scanned from a negative. The compressed jpeg won't reveal the grain, which is pretty coarse on the negative and prints.

 

One of the advantages is the compensating effect obtained using Rodinal this way. It allows the darker areas to continue developing while minimizing the risk of highlight areas becoming blocked up. That's the theory anyway. Seems to work. I've shot this particular still life many times with many film/developer combinations and stand processing in Rodinal produced some of the better negatives (other than the coarse grain).<div></div>