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Nov 14 2024Film Development Calculator

Setup Parameters

Tank Volume (ml):

Developer Ratio (1:x): Standard Rodinal ratio is 1:50

Base Development Time (minutes): Standard time for HP5+ in Rodinal

Adjustments

Temperature Adjustment:

20°C

Push/Pull Adjustment:

0 stops

Dilution Results

Developer needed: 7.5 ml

Water needed: 367.5 ml

Adjusted development time: 11 minutes

Process Timeline

Pre-soak: 1:00

Development: 11:00

Stop Bath: 1:00

Fix: 5:00

Rinse: 10:00

Total Time: 28:00

Development Timer

00:00

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Working Chemical Dilutions & Stock Life

Developer	Working Dilution	Stock Life	Notes
D-76	1:1	6 months	Life improves in full bottles
HC-110	Dilution B (1:31)	2+ years	Syrupy concentrate very stable
	Dilution E (1:47)	2+ years	For lower contrast
	Dilution H (1:63)	2+ years	For stand development
XTOL	Stock	2-3 months	Sudden death - test before critical use
	1:1	2-3 months	More economical
Rodinal	1:25	Decades	High acutance, pronounced grain
	1:50	Decades	Standard development
DD-X	1:4	6 months	Professional choice, fine grain
Microphen	Stock	6 months	Best for push processing
	1:1	6 months	Normal development
Pyrocat-HD	1:1:100	1 year (A), 6 months (B)	Excellent for alternative processes
ID-11	Stock	6 months	Similar to D-76
	1:1	6 months	Economy option
Perceptol	Stock	4 months	Ultra-fine grain
	1:1	4 months	Extended development

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