I'm just starting to shoot big (7 x 17) and am on my first box of HP5+. Prior to
this, I hadn't used Ilford film much. Currently I am shooting at 800 and
processing for 13 min (double time) in TMAX RS developer using BTZS film tubes.
All of this based on Fred Newman's advice -- the negs are definitely contrasty.
My goal is negs for pt/pd (at which I am a complete beginner).
I would appreciate any recommendations you might have for film/developer combos.
I was going to try FP4 the next time since my shutter is not terribly accurate
at "faster" speeds. Thankfully both films are available pre-cut -- I haven't
heard of any other options. I know, I know...test. But at about $5 a sheet, I
would prefer to avoid reinventing the wheel.
Also how do you store your negs? I haven't found envelopes of a suitable size
yet. Any other advice you might have would be great!