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Do not dilute for use. For normal contrast, develop 3 to 5 minutes at 65F (18C).

For greater contrast, develop about 6 to 10 minutes.

From Agfa Formulas for Photographic Use, 1938

This is one of my favorite paper developers. It produces very similar, but not identical, results as Amidol.

The prepared stock solution is clear but slightly colored. The coloration in this case does not indicate the developer has deteriorated or is unfit for use.

For film – dilute 1 part stock solution to 5 parts water. Develop at 72F for about 7-1/2 minutes.

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For use, dilute 1 part stock solution with 1 part water. Normal developing time at 70F (21C) for Brovira and Portrait Enlargins 2 to 6 minutes, for Indiatone, Convira and Porfessional Cyko 1.5 to 3 minutes. (Sadly, all of these papers are long gone.) Greater contrast can be obtained by using the developer stock solution full strength. Softer results can be obtained by dilution a 1 part stock solution with 2 parts water. Some folks suggest using at 72F as Glycin likes warmer temperatures.

Ansel Adams says to use full strength for maximum contrast. He calls it a brilliant, cool-toned developer.

He developed a variation for use with paper – omit the Hydroquinone and the bromide, and reduce the sulfite to 35 grams. Add bromide as needed to prevent fog. He says the formula gives a beautiful print color. If the contrast is too low, he says to add the following as needed:

Adams says the Metol-Glycin variation gives a very fine, neutral tone.

Do not dilute for use. Develop 8 to 12 minutes at 65F/18C.

From Agfa Formulas for Photographic Use, 1938

All prints are nominal 8×10 silver gelatin prints and gold-toned for permanence and color.

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3 1/4 x4 1/4 and 4×5 Speed Graphics and how to use them – download the Anniversary Speed Graphic manual here

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When you need a unique gift, order an albumen print.  Each is hand-crafted and no two are alike – even when made from the same negative.  They are a touch of history.

Albumen was the most popular way to make prints from about 1860 until 1900.  As commercial manufacturers of printing paper have reduced their offerings in this century, a few photographers have returned to this old method of printmaking.

Writing paper is first coated with a mixture of albumen and salt, then coated with silver nitrate.  The print is exposed under ultraviolet light. Because each print it entirely hand made, each print differs from all others. See this article for more on the process.