Hello,
I’ve just started developing my own negatives again after 20 years. I’ve done two rolls this week, but not completely satisfied with the results. Could anyone give me any pointers on how to improve?
Pre wash in water 30 seconds
Developer: D76 1:3 22° 16 minutes
1st minute agitation then every 30 seconds
Stop: Water 1 minute agitation, change water and another minute
Fix: ilford rapid fixer. 3 mins (same agitation as dev.)
Wash: 10 minutes under the tap
Final: photo-flo 1 minute. Dunk, twirl and stand.
1st - aristaedu400 - seemed grainy so I tried genteler agitation for 2nd.
2nd - Tri-X - doesn’t have the pop I’m used to.
(I realise I should practice with one film type but I did an aristaedu400 first just in case I messed up something fundamental, then second tried Tri-X as it’s my go to film)