Re: Kodak Hie Dev.

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

Bobbie Doyle wrote:
> 
> It seems that most of you in this group use D76 for Kodak HIE. I would
> like to use only liquid developers at this time so that I can mix up
> smaller amounts.
> That leaves, TMax, Rodinal, and HC110 as far as I know. What would be some
> suggestions on times and temps for Kodak in these developers?

I have a listing of film/developer combination on my Web page (below). 
IMO, HC110 is the best choice.  My page doesn't mention Rodinal, but if
you like major league grain with your 35mm HIE, then I can suggest
Rodinal 1+75 70F 7 min.  Needless to say, this is a starting point that
has worked well for me during the summer.
 
> The roll of film that I used had been in the freezer since 1994. Actually
> the negatives turned out better than any I have shot. I used ASA 2000
> metered TTL and TTF (#25) I also loaded the film in subdued light and only
> lost the first shot. So, I don't know if the high contrast was due to the
> developer or to the age of the film.

I will assume that you meant EI200 above.  If you are really shooting at
EI2000 then you're in uncharted territory.  The high contrast you
mentioned was probably due to the D19 developer.

george

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