Developing 135-36 at 500ml

[nir_dvorai]

Do I face any problem while developing 1 film of 135-36 and using 500ml of D76 1:1? or is it the same as using 300ml?

 

Do I need to use the same amount of fixer?

 

Thank you.

[chris_waller]

No problem at all. But why are you using 500 ml of solution to develop a 35mm film when 300ml will suffice? Providing you have enough solution (dev, stop or fixer) to cover the reel when the tank is standing on a level surface, you're OK.

[larrydressler]

I always use 500ml for single rolls because I just feel more secure with 500ml and the fact that I measure from a syringe my HC110 and rodinal so 500ml is just easier for me. and when I fix I use the same amount because I just do.

[mendel_leisk]

I always found 8 ounces (240 ml) enough, using stainless steel reel and tank.

[iremaltan]

If you are using a Patterson tank that can hold 2 reels of 36mm films, or 1 reel of 120, 300 mL will not suffice. You'd need 375 to cover the reel. Check the bottom side of your tank, that's where all the info for solution volumes are written.

[nir_dvorai]

Thank you friends,

for your kind help. I think I will go for the 500ml.

[john_shriver]

Use the 500ml because that is following Kodak's directions. See the D-76 data sheet.

 

If you only use 250ml, you have to increase developing time 10%.

[john_elder1]

Also matters alot whether you are developing by rotation or by small tank inversion.

[nir_dvorai]

John Elder- can you please explain the diffrance?

[kelly_flanigan1]

Its more violent an agitation when a tank is inverted and its not full.

[fred aspen]

Anchell and Troop (The Film Developing Cookbook) strongly recommend that 250ml of D-76 stock solution (or 500ml at 1:1

dilution) be used per 80 sq. inches of film (1-36 exp. roll of 135 or 1-12 exp. roll of 120) to avoid developer exhaustion. I

believe Kodak also recommends the same practice.

 

I have ignored these rules in the past and have gotten flat negs. Best to go with the recommendation to get the best your

film can offer.