Re: grain and contrast

[Cameron Shaw <cameron@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 Vincent wrote:
> I saw a lot of discussions on developers recently on the list.
> 
> Untill now, I did not have the time (or will ?) to develop myself, but I
> know I will have to do it to obtain exactly what I want, which is: very
> contrasty and grainy pictures with a lot of halo.
> I found that overexposure increases the halo effect pretty well, but I
> wonder if someone could recommend a special combination of
> developer/dilution/temperature/time etc. to have contrast and grain.
> Will Rodinal do the job?
> 
> thanks for your help,
> 
>                       [[[
> 
> Vincent THULLIEZ

Yes, could I suggest trying , the following:-
set meter for ISO400, meter through #25red but you will need to bracket but not 
more than plus 1 stop the negatives for the effect you are looking for will be rather 
dense but still printable.
pre soak 20sec. 20C
Agfa Rodinal dilution 1+25 at exactly  20C for 7 1/2 minutes, patterson tank.
Agitation continuous for first minute (not excessive) then one quick inversion 
and1/2 turn when placing on bench every 30 seconds.
Stop, citric acid 10g/litre 30 sec. with agitation.
Fix Agfa agefix 1+7 wash ect.

Cameron Shaw
  



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