You obviously know this subject well. As for me, eventually I had to skip to the conclusion. I mostly develop old (very old) found exposed film. A buddy who specializes in this craft taught me how to do it and the only developer I use is HC-110 (or whatever name it now goes by). As for the pictures, I do the "happy dance" if I can find any recognizable images on 50+ year old film. As for delicate contrasts, etc., that's usually not even in the game for me. Thanks for the comprehensive work.
Thanks for the info about what the upsweft curve means. Explains why I have to expose films longer when developed in HC-110. I use a syringe to measure the pure concentrate.
Thanks for the excellent info. I was using Euro HC, which is frankly brilliant, if a little expensive at the time, so I moved onto the original Kodak HC110 and had mixed results, to the point where I didn't trust it. I upped my mixing regime, remembering to shake the bottle before I started, and that helped. I think, after watching this, I will give it an extra round of stirring. Did you know there is a free android app with dilution calculators and push and pull calculators in it.
@@Shaka1277 the Bellini Euro HC was thinner and required no special mixing, it worked beautifully using the times on Massive Dev and data sheets. It was more contrasty than the Kodak but I now think that was down to my handling. I loved the results, that's why I paid my £40 for the Kodak. I still have ¾ of a bottle of HC110 so plenty of time to fall back in love. I also use caffenol, Rodinal, and one you need to try, Adox FX-39. It is an acutance developer but less extreme than Rodinal. The results with fomapan200 were excellent and the new formula lasts a couple of years. It is like liquid D76 but its hard to find.
I'd love to see one of these about Kodak Xtol which, supposedly, is the most environmentally friendly, mass manufactured developer (relatively speaking). Nevertheless I still worry about handling it though
@@Shaka1277 Thats great! I've never heard of XT-3, but from Adox's page it sounds like it addresses all of my fears about xtol, I'll probably pick some up once I'm out of xtol. I'm excited for the video! (Edit: oof seems like its not super available in the US at least right now)
Thank you! I'm still thinking about how best to approach a C-41 video and probable eventual E-6 video. Currently leaning towards each component getting its own video so that there isn't a single 80-minute video to chew through. If I do that, I'd like to compress the release schedule a bit so they aren't months apart, but without releasing them all on the same day.
You obviously know this subject well. As for me, eventually I had to skip to the conclusion. I mostly develop old (very old) found exposed film. A buddy who specializes in this craft taught me how to do it and the only developer I use is HC-110 (or whatever name it now goes by). As for the pictures, I do the "happy dance" if I can find any recognizable images on 50+ year old film. As for delicate contrasts, etc., that's usually not even in the game for me. Thanks for the comprehensive work.
Really useful. I am currently making a 3d printed developing jar and have some concerns about materials, but I think PETG can handel it well.
I love this series of videos. Keep them going. Especially with the developers.
Thanks for the info about what the upsweft curve means. Explains why I have to expose films longer when developed in HC-110. I use a syringe to measure the pure concentrate.
Thanks for the excellent info. I was using Euro HC, which is frankly brilliant, if a little expensive at the time, so I moved onto the original Kodak HC110 and had mixed results, to the point where I didn't trust it. I upped my mixing regime, remembering to shake the bottle before I started, and that helped. I think, after watching this, I will give it an extra round of stirring. Did you know there is a free android app with dilution calculators and push and pull calculators in it.
Glad it was helpful! What did you find different about the results the two developers gave you?
@@Shaka1277 the Bellini Euro HC was thinner and required no special mixing, it worked beautifully using the times on Massive Dev and data sheets. It was more contrasty than the Kodak but I now think that was down to my handling. I loved the results, that's why I paid my £40 for the Kodak. I still have ¾ of a bottle of HC110 so plenty of time to fall back in love. I also use caffenol, Rodinal, and one you need to try, Adox FX-39. It is an acutance developer but less extreme than Rodinal. The results with fomapan200 were excellent and the new formula lasts a couple of years. It is like liquid D76 but its hard to find.
That's why I like Adox XT-3, which is basically vitamin C.
Absolutely, me too! I need to cover these "OGs" for context before I dive into those more modern alternatives from Adox, Bellini, etc.
Damn this was exactly what I needed to hear. TYVM
Very helpful info.
I'd love to see one of these about Kodak Xtol which, supposedly, is the most environmentally friendly, mass manufactured developer (relatively speaking). Nevertheless I still worry about handling it though
It's on the list, for sure :) I want to get some experience with Adox XT-3 first so I can offer a decent perspective on both before I do this, though.
@@Shaka1277 Thats great! I've never heard of XT-3, but from Adox's page it sounds like it addresses all of my fears about xtol, I'll probably pick some up once I'm out of xtol. I'm excited for the video! (Edit: oof seems like its not super available in the US at least right now)
grate video! thanks for the shout out lol!
Great video as always. I'm looking forward to you doing a c41 one, I found the SDS for the fuji hunt kit quite obscure
Thank you! I'm still thinking about how best to approach a C-41 video and probable eventual E-6 video. Currently leaning towards each component getting its own video so that there isn't a single 80-minute video to chew through. If I do that, I'd like to compress the release schedule a bit so they aren't months apart, but without releasing them all on the same day.
Geez the concentrate is so much darker than I ever see it. We go through it so fast it doesn’t have time to oxidize 😂