John Hicks’ Recommendations for New Ilford Delta 400
Developer
Dilution
Exposure
Time
Temperature
E.I.
Ilfosol-S
1:14
N+1
11 m 45 s
68° F
500/800
N
10 m 35 s
500
N-1
9 m 30 s
400
Comments: All times for continuous rotary agitation. N+1 time can also be used for an EI 800 push.
Nigel Smith’s Recommendation for New Ilford Delta 400
Ilford DD-X
1:9
10 m 30 s
20° C
Comments: Initial 'martini' shake then 3 inversions/min.
Melvin Bramley’s Recommendation for New Ilford Delta 400
Xtol
1:2
15 m
Comments: Agitiation by inversion for first 30 seconds then 15 seconds per minute. Nice results with 35mm. I have yet to find a good time for 6X6.
David R. Williams’ Recommendation for New Ilford Delta 400
PMK
1:2:100
16 m
70° F
320
Comments: Agitation in Paterson small tank by end-over-end tank inversions with continuous agitation for the first 30 seconds followed by 2 inversions every 15 seconds.
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