Mittelformater
Hello forum members,
I have been using Kodak T-Max film for a long time, which I also develop using T-Max developer. Unfortunately, Kodak no longer sells this developer in 200 ml bottles. Instead, it is now only available in 1-litre containers.
Unfortunately, I have no use for this quantity (unless there are users in the Nuremberg area who would be willing to take a smaller amount – please get in touch if you’re interested), as the vast majority of the developer would go to waste due to the small number of films I need to develop.
I am therefore forced to try Tetenal’s Ultrafin Plus developer – which is recommended for T-Kristall films – with the Kodak T-Max 400 film.
I would be very grateful to hear about the experiences forum members have had with this combination (Ultrafin Plus/T-Max 400). Many thanks.
Best regards,
Joachim Kraus
aring
I’ve always developed T-Max in D76 (ratio 1:1)
Gast
If the relevant forums are to be believed, Ultrafin Plus is very similar to Tmax developer.
As you only develop a few films, I’d suggest giving SPUR HRX 3 (new) a try.
It comes in two components, which are mixed together just before development.
http://www.fotoimpex.de/shop/fotochemie/black-and-white-filmentwickler/spur-hrx-iii-new-developer-250-ml-129-2x125ml.html
Or the ADOX ADX-2. It produces slightly higher levels of sharpness and lasts forever!!
http://www.fotoimpex.de/shop/fotochemie/black-and-white-filmentwickler/adolux-adx-2-komponentenentwickler.html
Best regards
Wolfgang
piu58
I recommend Tetenal Ultrafin Plus. It’s practically identical to your T-Max developer, and it’s also available in 200 ml bottles. You can stick to the development times you’ve already found work well.
bernhardmangelsgmxde
Since the 200ml bottle is now so incredibly cheap (considering it’s only 1/5 of the volume...), I might just stick with the Tmax Dev and store it in small, tightly sealed apothecary glass bottles in the cellar. Without wanting to give any guarantees, I could well imagine that it could last for two years (or even longer?) in there. Kodak states a shelf life of two years in the unopened original bottle. Once you transfer it, it does come into contact with the air briefly, but is then better protected against oxidation than in the original bottle. Whether my expectation that it will then last for two years or longer is correct is something you’d just have to try out. Personally, I’d take the chance. In the worst-case scenario, you’ve spent an extra €6.50 on the developer plus a maximum of €10 on the glass bottles; in the best-case scenario, you can stick with your usual developer and pay significantly less (only a third) for it in the long run.
piu58
> that it could survive in there for two years (or even longer?)
No problem in glass bottles.
