bjscharp Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 A quick question. I just shot a roll of Neopan 400 at EI 200, and was wondering what most people would consider a better developer for this: Rodinal or D76 (the two normal developers at my disposal), and at what dilutions/times/ temps. Most pictures are outdoor shots (both sunny-16 and in open shade) of people, and the goal is negs suitable for enlarging (probably to around 20x30 cm or so). If people have examples of either combination, that would be even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotohuis RoVo Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 <p>For Neopan 400 @ E.I. 200 I would select D76/ID11. But also Rodinal is possible with some more grain.<br> A remarkable good combination for Neopan 400 is AM74/RHS. The fact you're located in Holland makes it easy to get this developer.<br> AM74 1+7 6:00 minutes, AM74 1+9 6:45 minutes at 20C. But your request also depends on which film format, however Neopan 400 is recently available in 35mm only.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjscharp Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 Ah yes, I forgot to mention: the roll is 35mm. I could get some AM74, but I'm a bit hesistant to try a new developer on a film with some important shots. I've used both Rodinal and D76 before on Neopan (but at faster EI's), so I know I'll get an image out of it. I'll probably get a bottle to experiment later though, since I shoot a lot of Neopan. What EI would you recommend with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotohuis RoVo Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 <p>AM74 and Neopan 400 will be best between iso 200 and 400.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurgen_switalski Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 <p>Use d-76, the negatives will a little dense but you'll get a more shadow detail. I shot several roles of neopan, half were developed in rodinal and the rest in d-76. The d-76 negs were finer grain and just as sharp.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machts gut Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 <p>Neopan 400 & D76 is an excellent combination. Fine grain, nice tonality, easy to print. Rodinal should work, too, but it will be a lot grainier. Finally a question of taste.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_waller Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 <p>Neopan 400 rated at 200 in Rodinal 1/50, 20C, 7.5 minutes. Grain is evident but is very crisp. It's a combination that I like.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_waller Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 <p>Correction - Neopan 400 at 200 ASA, Rodinal 1/50, 20 C, <strong>6.5</strong> minutes.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjscharp Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 Thanks for all the responses. I just souped the roll in D76 1+1 for nine minutes, and looking at the negs as they're hanging, they look perfect. Right at the middle of the curve. I used D76 since I wanted a bit less grain, and didn't need razor sharpness for these shots. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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