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Response to Questions on HP5+ and D76 from beginner

from Mike W. (mbworld@adan.kingston.net)
Tony: Andy's right about discarding the D76. You can get endless answers on suggested darkroom supplies. Here's what I suggest for good value, good quality and relative ease. 1. Film processing: hard to beat D76, powder, but easy to mix. 2. Stop bath: Kodak indicator stop, liquid. 3. Fixer: Ilford Universal Rapid, liquid (1:3 for film, 1:7 for paper), and you don't need a hardening fixer. 4. I suggest using a wash-aid like Orbit, for 2mins., for film; cuts down wash time. 5. Kodak or Edwal wetting agent for film. 6. Ilford or Agfa MG RC paper. 7. Dektol paper developer; mixes identical to D76.

Mike

(posted 9636 days ago)

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