Ruralities - 5x4 - FP4+ PyrocatHD

05-May-2025 17:45

Ilford FP4+ 125 rated @ EI 50 (N-1⅓)

 

Ebony 45SU

Rodenstock 210mm f/5.6 Apo-Sironar-S

Stearman Press SP445 Tank

Pre-wash : 5 minutes

Developed : PyrocatHD 1+1+100 13½ mins @ 20C

Semi-Stand : 30 sec agitation then 5 @ 4, 7, 10, 13 mins

2 x Water Stop Bath

Alkali Fix. Clearing time 1¼ minutes

Total Fix time doubled to 2½ minutes

Wash for 8 mins in frequent water changes

Wash for 2 mins in distilled water

Kodak Photo Flo + distilled water rinse (1ml in about 500ml) : 2 mins

 

Movements

Front rise : 1 cm up

 

Mid tone LV = 12

Highlight = 15

Shadow = 11

 

Filters : Lee Orange (-1)

 

Final LV=11

 

Reciprocity : None

 

1/2 sec @ f22

Done