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First try with HC-110 Dilution B
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:02 am    Post subject: First try with HC-110 Dilution B Reply with quote

The Max Dev chart doesn't use the 1:49 dilution so I'm trying the 1:31
"B" dilution this time. The first two shots are testing the AR Hexanon
1.4/50 I've had for some time but never tried, on one of my Konica T4's:




and perhaps the best 28 wide I own is the Yashica ML 2.8/28 using the
Contax 137MA:




Damn water spots in the upper region of the first pic with the Contax. I
find the AR Hexanon to be a good lens. Will next be trying this developer
to push film for night shots. Both rolls were dev'd together, Fomapan 400.


PostPosted: Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I love the sharpness of the first one,the tree branches and railings.It is just a nice picture to look at.


PostPosted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 2:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, Mo-Fo, appreciate your comment.


PostPosted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 2:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I usually dilute 1+63 and use double the time listed for dilution B. Works nicely, and e.g. for a single roll of 135 I can use just 4 ml of HC-110 concentrate and 250 ml of water.


PostPosted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 2:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You must use the stainless steel reels and tank. I might try that dilution
next, thanks.


PostPosted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 7:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Bill,

you should use the Hexanon more. What a sharpness and details. Wow.

Merry Christmans and a Happy New Year for you and your family.

Wink


PostPosted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Katastrofo wrote:
You must use the stainless steel reels and tank.


No, I'm using Jobo tanks and plastic reels. The 1510 tank (only fits a single roll of 135) requires 250 ml to develop, which is perfect for the easiest way to mix the dilution H.


PostPosted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 1:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rolf, thanks, Happy Holidays to you and family! Smile

I shouldn't have been surprised how good the Hex 1.4/50 is and will
definitely be using it more. I have a second 1.8/40 I haven't tried, but
am sure it's a good one, too.

Arkku, yes, forgot about Jobo and steel reel/tank would be 240ml, anyway.
I'm happy (and easy loading for me) with the Paterson tank and reels.


PostPosted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 11:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi, Bill. Nice sharp samples and besides good compositions. 50s are usually damn good, cheap and fast. And underestimated too, many amateurs in 70' and 80' used to dump them in favor of doubt quality zooms. I definitely keep always mine in my bag. The 28 looks good too, wide enough but without showing too much distortion and cheap too usually. Mine used to be my only wide angle for a long time now it doesn't see much light anymore, having to choose what to bring along I do prefer something wider just in case. Pity...
As for using HC-110 for pushing I'm under the impression it'll give pretty grainy negs, but who knows. You'll tell me Smile .

Cheers, and have a happy Christmas!!

Marty.


PostPosted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 5:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cheers to you, Marty! Hope you're enjoying the holiday season! Smile

Well, I tried the half strength B dilution, Preparation H, lol:

Olympus OM-2/Zuiko 1.8/50 Fomapan 400 film:


Lousy fluorescent lighting and stage lights were probably stumping the
in-camera meter.

I'll be trying Pyro PMK very soon.


PostPosted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 9:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi,

Nice to see that other people here enjoy the HC-110 ... When i was shooting films, it was one of my preferred developers (should still have some around), really fine with Kodak Recording 2475 films ...

+1 for the first picture

Cheers