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Ed Buffaloe’s Recommendation for Bergger BRF 200 Roll Film

Developer

Dilution

Time

Temperature

E. I.
PMK 1:2:100 12.5 m 70° F 100
Comments:  I give 30 seconds initial agitation, followed by 5 seconds agitation (2 inversions) every 30 seconds.  This time is for a diffusion enlarger.

Dave Hoyt’s Recommendation for Bergger BPF 200 Sheet Film

Developer

Dilution

Time

Temperature

E. I.
D-76 1:1 13.5 m 68° F 100
Comments:  I process in a tray with constant agitation (gentle rocking).  I use a  random agitation method.  Back to front, then side to side, followed by back right corner and finally back left corner and then repeat the cycle throughout the developement.

Phillipe Tempel’s Recommendation for Bergger BRF 200 Roll Film

Developer

Dilution

Time

Temperature

E.I.
Patterson FX-50* Standard 15 m 75° F 160
PMK** 1:2:100 7 m 30 s 75° F 64

Comments:  These are in a Jobo at 75F (24C).

* Using the standard single bath method (20ml A + 20ml B + 260ml water). EI and times were arrived at by measuring with a color densitometer with Zone I to be between 0.10 - 0.15 and Zone VIII to be 1.30 - 1.35.

 **To counteract the oxidation, I use a little more A (6ml A + 10ml B + 500ml water instead of 5ml A) and always mix a half liter per roll. EI and times were arrived at by measuring with a color densitometer using only the blue channel for measurement. I fixed Zone I to be between 0.10 - 0.15 and Zone VIII to be 1.30 - 1.35.