Re: Kodak HIE

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

Hondo wrote:
> 
> Hi all-
> 
> I bought Kodak HIE film, and currently use D-76 as my developer for B&W.
> Could someone please recommend temps, times and agitation factors for
> this combination? I would like to reduce the graininess as much as
> possible. I know it can be artsy, but personally I don't like it. Also,
> I would like to obtain negs that are not overly-contrasty (although I do
> realize that contrast is a big part of IR images).

When I used D76, I developed it diluted 1+1 70F 10 minutes for film exposed at
EI 250 when metered through a #25 filter.  Obviously, your mileage may vary, but
it's at least a starting point.

george

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