Re: developer for fp4 / big grain

Bill Agee (billagee@redsilver.com)
Fri, 25 Oct 1996 08:42:46 -0700

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> Hi
> Could anyone with experience using fp4 sheet film for alt-processes
> recommend a shelf available developer for BIG grain?
> thanks
> risa
> >>
>
>What about OS? It's great for giant grain. >>
>
>Betty
>
>Here OS is great for maps. What do _you_ mean by OS?
>

If you want big grain, change to a film that has larger grain. FP4 is
100asa, fine grain material. HP5+ and Tri-X are more appropriate for big
grain. I assume you also want sharp, big grain. Use a developer that
gives hi res grain like HC-110. dilution B. Push process using 5-10
degrees higher temp will also increase the grain size.

Bill Agee
Photographer
Red Silver Press
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