Andy, this is what I came away with from this video: for EI 400 1+1+50 use for plus development (weak shadows); EI 200 1+1+100 for normal development; and EI 125 1+1+150 for minus development. If these are correct, what are the times associated with each given continuous agitation? 9:00, 12:00, and 18:00? Thank you!
Yes, and I would most likely set my meter to EI 80 or even EI 64 for the 1+1+150 dilution, if shadows are important. I also use the 1+1+50 dilution with HP5 at EI 250 for 9:30.
Depends on the film and the developer. If I'm using Ilford films and XTol, Pyrocat-HD, I don't presoak. TMY always gets a pre-soak in a tray before inserting into tube, regardless of developer. The AH layer is harder to clear if I don't (not a big deal actually). CatLABS 80 always gets a pre-wash, otherwise I end up with green fixer bath... which I don't like (only on St. Patrick's Day 😁). I'm thinking from now on though, that the pre-soak before inserting into the tube, will become common practice regardless of film and developer. Funny how Ilford recommends against a presoak for their films. I've seen no adverse effects. 🙂
I learn from almost all your videos. This was a metalesson in organised methodology. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks for the video!
Andy, this is what I came away with from this video: for EI 400 1+1+50 use for plus development (weak shadows); EI 200 1+1+100 for normal development; and EI 125 1+1+150 for minus development. If these are correct, what are the times associated with each given continuous agitation? 9:00, 12:00, and 18:00? Thank you!
Yes, and I would most likely set my meter to EI 80 or even EI 64 for the 1+1+150 dilution, if shadows are important. I also use the 1+1+50 dilution with HP5 at EI 250 for 9:30.
Would you pre-soak in or out of the BTZS tubes? Thanks Andy.
Depends on the film and the developer. If I'm using Ilford films and XTol, Pyrocat-HD, I don't presoak. TMY always gets a pre-soak in a tray before inserting into tube, regardless of developer. The AH layer is harder to clear if I don't (not a big deal actually). CatLABS 80 always gets a pre-wash, otherwise I end up with green fixer bath... which I don't like (only on St. Patrick's Day 😁). I'm thinking from now on though, that the pre-soak before inserting into the tube, will become common practice regardless of film and developer. Funny how Ilford recommends against a presoak for their films. I've seen no adverse effects. 🙂