Re: HIE in HC110

[peteray@xxxxxxxxxx (Peter Ray)]

George wrote,

>I used to use HC110 until I tried D76, which for me works much better.
>There's really no need to presoak the film.

Presoaking gives a subtle reduction in contrast, by giving a slower start
to development of highlights. This is important with a high energy
developer like HC110. If you add or subtract a pre-soak, you should adjust
developing time by about half a minute. If you have any problems with air
bubbles, it also gives you a chance to really rap the tank hard a couple of
times without messing up your agitation sequence.

I also agitate once a minute for 10 seconds, rather than every 30, to
increase the compensating effects.

Peter



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