Response to film/developer combinations

You are smart in deciding to try just one film & developer combination.Many years ago I got caught up in "experementing" and got myself so confused that I was ready to quit. When I settled down I decided on Tri X and D 76 and have been perfectly happy with the combination for the last 40 years or so. I use the D 76 1-1 most of the time a gentle 5 sec agitation every 30 seconds[turnCCW then CW}5times with the tank staying flat on the sink bottom. Normal dev time 10 min at 68 deg. just like Kodak recomends, I get good contrast for printing on a condenser enlarger using VC paper usually with out a filter Ilford VC/RC premium pearl surface. I shoot 21/4 X 31/4 and never have a grain problem up to 16 X 20. Hope this helps. good luck Frank

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