Presoaking - increase or decrease in contrast?

[Brian <btl3@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

George-

Presoaking does what in regards to contrast - increase or decrease?
(I don't presoak, use D-76 and agitate every 30 seconds.)

I'd like more contrast - but not less. If presoaking might give me a
little more, I'd be willing to try it. How exactly is it done - just a
simple water soak for about 10-15 minutes or so prior to normal
development?

Thanks-
Brian

George L Smyth wrote:
> Presoaking does little outside of altering the contrast (of course, it doesn't
> hurt either).  I would recommend agitating every 30 seconds.  This is part of
> my routine and I have never had this problem.  Also, I use a two-reel tank -
> not sure if this could be an issue either, but it probably allows me more
> inversions each agitation cycle.
> 
> Cheers -
> 
> george
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