PilafDM
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Hi, all!
So, in the last few months I've either inherited or scored quite cheaply three different cameras. Wow!
I've got them loaded with three different films (the first time I've used two of the three films).
I've gotten about six rolls under my belt in the darkroom, all (but one) with results to be proud of (even doing wonky things like cocktailing developers!).
Because I'm that kind of beginner -- the kind who can't wait to try tricky things rather than mastering fundamentals -- I'm wondering if there's a guideline for pushing the film at non-standard increments?
I've wound up with these three configurations:
I know I'm pushing a lot here, but I'm doing so because so fair I haven't been able to achieve a filthy, grainy look -- which is the kind of thing I'm into, sadly.
If it helps, I've also got these three developers at my disposal:
So, really, I just want to know how I should adjust my time.
For example, if I developed the HP5 in D-76 stock, the Massive Dev Chart tells me 10.5 minutes at ISO800 and 14 at ISO1600. Should I just assume, then, that, say, 11.5 or 12 minutes would be good enough? Can I hurt anything if it turns out I should have developed 30 seconds less or more?
For extra points: looking at my films and my developers and my ISO settings, do any magic recipes come immediately to mind for anyone?
Thank you!
Cheers,
Phil
So, in the last few months I've either inherited or scored quite cheaply three different cameras. Wow!
I've got them loaded with three different films (the first time I've used two of the three films).
I've gotten about six rolls under my belt in the darkroom, all (but one) with results to be proud of (even doing wonky things like cocktailing developers!).
Because I'm that kind of beginner -- the kind who can't wait to try tricky things rather than mastering fundamentals -- I'm wondering if there's a guideline for pushing the film at non-standard increments?
I've wound up with these three configurations:
- Minolta XTsi
- Ilford HP5 (ISO400), shooting at ISO1000
- Miranda Sensomat RE
- Rollei Supergraphic 2.1 (ISO25), shooting at ISO100
- Canon AE-1
- Rollei Blackbird (ISO100), shooting at ISO450
I know I'm pushing a lot here, but I'm doing so because so fair I haven't been able to achieve a filthy, grainy look -- which is the kind of thing I'm into, sadly.
If it helps, I've also got these three developers at my disposal:
- TMAX
- D-76
- XTOL
So, really, I just want to know how I should adjust my time.
For example, if I developed the HP5 in D-76 stock, the Massive Dev Chart tells me 10.5 minutes at ISO800 and 14 at ISO1600. Should I just assume, then, that, say, 11.5 or 12 minutes would be good enough? Can I hurt anything if it turns out I should have developed 30 seconds less or more?
For extra points: looking at my films and my developers and my ISO settings, do any magic recipes come immediately to mind for anyone?
Thank you!
Cheers,
Phil