The Drop Off Zone - 10x8 - HP5+ PyrocatHD 1+1+100

02-May-2025 15:40

Ilford HP5+ 400 rated @ EI 200

 

Tachihara Hope 10x8 two-rail

Rodenstock 210mm f/5.6 Apo-Sironar-S

Patterson Orbital 10x8 Tank

Pre-wash : 3 mins @ 20C

Developed : Pyrocat HD 1+1+100 for 9 mins (N-1) @ 20C

2 x Water Stop Bath

Alkali Fix. Clearing time 2½ minutes

Total Fix time doubled to 5 minutes

Wash for over 10 mins in frequent water changes

Kodak Photo Flo final rinse (1ml in about 500ml)

 

Bed Tilt : 2 deg forward

Rear Swing : LHS 8mm forward

 

Mid tone LV = 10

Highlight = 13 (15 sky)

Shadow = 8

 

Filters : Lee Orange - 1

 

Reciprocity : 2 sec goes to 3 sec

 

Final LV=9

 

3 sec @ f45

Done