B&W has gone through so many stylistic changes in the past
few years, it's amazing. Many people I read on NGs shoot an
extra 1/3 to 1/2 stop of extra saturation and then develop
normally. (Personally, I shoot most b&w by the book but add
about 5% extra time to the processing to bring out the
highlight detail a bit more.)
Isn't Ilford Universal their ID-11, very similar to or the same as D-76? If
so, that class of developer has an interesting characteristic that you might
make good use of. Let it have a day of a little air exposure and turn a little
dark. This will keep contrast under control and give some smoother tones to
Tri-X.
But apart from that experiment, just develop normally for a good neg. Tri-X is
very forgiving of a few seconds either way.
Sincerely,
C. Brendemuehl
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>Date: Tue, 07 Dec 2004 12:03:11 -0500
>From: Ann Sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>I'm about to give a woman lessons in film
>developing --
>she acquired Ilford Universal developer - she shot
>tri-x
>I'm a Microdol 1:3 gal (ot chemicals in stock
>chez moi now)
>
>(nevermind why we aren't using that for the lesson
>- long story)
>
>Anyway, anyone have preferences for developing
>times and dilutions for
>Tri-X ? Using the Ilford Universal?
>
>Would prefer personal experience as opposed to a
>link on the web.
>
>Thanks much!
>annsan
>
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