ron_noet Posted March 26, 2003 Share Posted March 26, 2003 I just shot 2 rolls of Delta 3200 for the first time ever. (Rated it at 1600ISO). I am curious on what Developer I should use? And if I should develop at 3200ISO? I keep hearing this film is best shot at 1600 and developed at 3200 (yes I know you have to experiment.. but the majority seemed to say that) I guess I am just looking for input from others who shoot this film. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0002a Posted March 26, 2003 Share Posted March 26, 2003 The true ISO speed rating of Delta 3200 (and also Kodak P3200) is 1000. ISO 1600 a half stop push, and you should get good results with the right developer. You will get many recommendations about which developer to use. I would probably try XTOL 1:1 or 1:2, which tends to yield excellent emulsion speed and reasonably fine grain without being too mushy. Regarding the question of how long to develop for: published times a just a starting point and you should adjust according to results you get. I would start with the time recommended for ISO 1600, but you might get better results with less time if you have a condenser enlarger (vs. diffusion). If the scene contrast is very low, you might do better with a little more development time than would be optimal if the contrast was normal to high (sunlight). That is another reason why there is no single development time that fits all photographers and all situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feli Posted March 26, 2003 Share Posted March 26, 2003 I would try Ilford's DD-X. I have developed Delta 3200 at 1600 and 3200 with it and have been very satisfied with the results. I found the development times that Ilford suggests a little short and extended them by 10-15%. cheers, feli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_noet Posted March 27, 2003 Author Share Posted March 27, 2003 Thanks for the replies! So I guess I will follow the development times for EI3200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_smith4 Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 I shoot it in 6X6 and 35mm. The 6x6 is (obviously) alot less grainy. I develop it in HC-110 dil. B, 14.5 min. 68*. The 6x6 prints come out very nice (honestly looks like a 400 speed film). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_smith4 Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 Shot at 3200 (though I recomend 1600)<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike dixon Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 I use Xtol 1:2. I agree that you should err on the side of overdevelopment with Delta 3200--you'll get denser highlights, but negs should still be easy to print. Underdevelopment, on the other hand, zaps the shadow detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth_harper Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 Recommended developer if Ilford LC29, that's what I use and it's fine. I always bracket +/- 1 stop when using a new B&W film type for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis_martins Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 I rate this film at 3200 ISO and process in Microphen for 10 minutes, 10% more than Ilford's recomended time. Grain is quite small for the speed and I usualy get good shadow and highlight detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis1 Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 I develop illford3200 in Illfoso S 1+9 20C for 16 mins. Looks very ok, grain is controlled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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