510 Pyro was developed by Jay DeFehr. It’s a simple developer that keeps indefinitely and can be used at many dilutions – usually 1:100 – 1:500. Warm triethanolomine (TEA) 75 ml Ascorbic Acid 5 g Pyro 10g Phenidone 0.25 g Triethanolomine to make 100 ml I usually make 4 times this amount because [...]
Photo Formulas & Techniques
Sandy King developed Pyrocat HD – a semi-compensating staining film developer with high accutance. He then developed other fomulas (the glycol ones with the help of Pat Gainer) that work with subtle differences. These developers seem popular with shooters of all formats. Some photographers think the tanning action of the Pyrocatechin helps reduce scrathes in [...]
It’s late to post, but the St. Augustine Art Association is looking for photographs for an exhibit. The St. Augustine Art Association presents BLACK, WHITE & SHADES OF GRAY January 8 – 31, 2016 A juried exhibition featuring works in any combination of black, white and shades of gray. 2D & 3D, all subjects and [...]
For sale – a genuine Anvil case. It was painted white to keep down interior heat and to make it look like less valuable stuff is inside. Outside dimensions are 26.5 inches x 18 inches high x 12 inches deep. I used it to carry an 8×10 view camera with plenty of room to spare, [...]
Agfa says this is a vigorous, rapid tray developer, giving brilliant results. Hot Water (125F or 52C) 750 ml Metol 8 grams Sodium Sulfite (anhydrous) 125 grams Sodium Carbonate (monohydrated) 14 grams Potassium Bromide 1.5 grams Water to make 1 liter Do not dilute for use. For normal contrast, develop 3 to 5 minutes at [...]
This formula is a universal developer for all projection and contact papers. It gives black tones with excellent brilliance and detail. Agfa 130 provides unusual latitude in development and is clean-working even with long developing times. Hot Water (125F/52C) 750 ml Metol 2.2 grams Sodium Sulfite (anhydrous) 50 grams Hydroquinone 11 grams Sodium Carbonate 78 [...]
Agfa says this fine-grain developer keeps well and makes an excellent tank developer. Water (about 125F/52C) 750 ml Metol 8 grams Sodium Sulfite (anhydrous) 125 grams Sodium Carbonate (monohydrate) 5.75 grams Potassium Bromide 2.5 grams Cold water to make 1 liter Do not dilute for use. Develop 8 to 12 minutes at 65F/18C. From Agfa [...]
