matthias28
HC-110 was Ansel Adams’ favourite developer.
In his book *The Negative*, he writes that by using a more dilute developer and extending the development time, the same result can be achieved as when using the same volume of developer.
However, by using a more dilute developer, he was able to develop high-contrast subjects in a way that suited the film: significantly less movement.
At the end of the book, he describes how film and developer are tested precisely for ISO and contrast.
So I thought to myself: I’ll give that a go.
I’m testing this with my new film: Delta 400
Mamiya 6x6 with a checked lens and shutter.
one roll of film in
20ml HC-110
1,200 ml water
i.e. 1+60
13 mins at 20°C
Shake continuously for the first minute, then for 10 seconds every two minutes.
The test shots revealed
The Delta 400 does indeed have 400 ASA.
The high-contrast subject in direct sunlight was captured and developed perfectly.
Very nice negatives.
