Would you push Adox CMS 20?

[johncox]

<p>From what I've read I really like this film. But I need it about a stop faster and I've always liked a high contrast look. Before I buy a bunch I'd like to know if anyone thinks its worth pushing a stop and in what developer.</p>

[larrydressler]

<p>I would not unless this is the HC look you want. </p><div></div>

[peterbcarter]

<p>That look is done by how you developed and not the film.</p>

[larrydressler]

<p>Exactly. A very finicky film and the developers used need to be proper. That was Rodinal 1-300. I have had better results with Diafine at E.I. 16. but as for higher speeds all I ever have gotten was high contrast even with Technidol.</p>

[john_shriver]

<p>If you really want a LOT of contrast, buy or mix Kodak D-19. Speed, but approaching lith contrast.</p>

[Aoresteen]

<p>No. I would not "push". I used Adox 20 at an EI of 10 or 16. If you need speed buy HP-5 or Tri-X.</p>

[stephen t]

<p>Per Freestyle's description: "<strong>Note: Adox CMS II 20 120 size must be developed with Adotech CMS II developer and does not work with the previous version of this developer Adotech CMS.</strong>"</p>

<p>Larry, was the image you posted developed 1-300 Rodinal using stand development? I like that look and used to get something similar by using a slide copier/bellows and shooting slides on Ortho 6556. I can't remember what developer I used, but it may well have been D-19. Was decades ago.<br>

<br />Is there something equivalent to 6556 anymore? I would like to experiment again with ultra high contrast without going through the lith process if possible.<br>

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[larrydressler]

<p>It was semi Stand. FFP has some Microfilm and other HC emulsions to play with they had some Kodalith but I am not sure if they still do. <br>

http://filmphotographyproject.com/store/film</p>

[stephen t]

<p>Larry, do you recall the film speed you used?</p>

[larrydressler]

<p>25</p>