wolfgang_dreher Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Hello, does anyone know a good developer or a better dilution or time for Fuji Neopan SS? I have tried Ilford ID-11 and Agfa Rodinal 1+25. But with ID-11 the film was "pink" and with Rodinal the film was gray, impossibile to make good prints with. I am from Germany, so my English isn't the best. Thank you for your answers Best regards Wolfgang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorge_oliveira2 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Wolfgang I have used it with HC-110 1+63 from American concentrate (12 min @ 20C is a good start) and film was clear. I believe the longer films stays in the developer the 'cleaner' they will be. Long washing times help, also. I think you meant in Rodinal the film was grainy, right? You may try using 1+50. Have used it with ID-11 1+1 or 1+3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgang_dreher Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 Hello, Thank you for your answer. I' ll try Rodinal in 1+50. I've used Ilford ID-11 in 1+0 (I think that's "stock solution") Best regards Wolfgang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_stockdale2 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 There is an article on Barry Thornton's web site. If your English is not very good you will get some practice from this long rambling article, but he is a very good photographer. http://www.barrythornton.com/ Follow the link to Fuji SS near the bottom of the opening screen. I was interested in learning to use this film, but was informed by the local importer that it was probably going to be discontinued because of the new! improved! Acros, a very different film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_langfelder Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 I use Xtol 1+1 and rate the film at ISO 80, though it would be very good at ISO 100 as well. I'm also getting the pink base - I was told it is caused by remnants of the antihalation backing. Other films processed in the same batch (like Neopan 400 or Acros 100) don't have the pink stain, so I guess I fix everything properly. Anyhow, the pink stain doesn't interfere with printing on my enlarger at all, and I like the tonality very much, especially for photographing people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vijay_kumar3 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 I have been using D76 with 1:1 dilution. Fuji recommends 8.25 (@20 deg C) minutes with this film. I develop it for 7.25 minutes. I do see the pink base. However it does not affect my ability to make good prints. No problems with contrast or shadow detail.However your question makes me wonder if I got rid of the pink, would it make better prints? I dont know but I will try it next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgang_dreher Posted August 8, 2003 Author Share Posted August 8, 2003 Hello, Thank you for your answers. No, the prints with the pink base were OK, but the prints with the dark gray base (Film developed in Rodinal 1+25) were not good. Best regards Wolfgang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peng_kit_wong Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 I am a Fuji film user, I use SS, Acros and Presto. I think that HC-110(dilution B) is good for SS, it gives the film a grey base, easy to print. D-76 is a bit grainy compared to HC-110. Have you tried Fuji developers? I know that it might be difficult to find Fuji products in Europe, but here in Japan we have it anywhere. By the way, if you have a chance do try Acros, it is a very sharp film, with very beautiful details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgang_dreher Posted August 8, 2003 Author Share Posted August 8, 2003 Hello, Thank you for your answer. What's Presto? Is that a B/W-Film? Unfortunately there are no Fuji chemikals available in Germany. Neopan SS is not available in Germany, too; I bought them in Italy. Is Aiko Lightpan SS still available in Japan? Regards Wolfgang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peng_kit_wong Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Dear Wolfgang, Presto is a ISO400 film from Fuji. It is sharp yet not much grain. But I tends to get a little bit grainy when developed in D-76. I prefer in HC-110 dil.B. No, I can't find any Aiko Lightpan SS here in Japan anymore. Maybe they have changed the name?? Yes, I understand that there are very few Fuji products available in Europe , which I think is sad. Here how I wish I could get hold of more European products. BTW Rodinal is expensive here! How I wish there is a chance to trade our stuffs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peng_kit_wong Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 I have juts did a search in the net, Aiko pan is renamed as Neopan 100SS, but I seldom see Neopan 100SS in the shelves. The most popular 100 film for Fuji now is Acros. It is also cheaper too!! A roll is around US$3. Regards.. Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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