[pure-silver] Re: Developing Plus-X in Rodinal 1+100

Bogdan Karasek wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'm planning on shooting some 120 Plus-X at the rated 125 iso and I want
> to develop it in Rodinal 1+100.  I checked the Massive development Chart
> and it gives 6 min for Rod 1+25 and 13 min for Rod 1+50.   What would be
> the extrapolation for the time if I developed in Rod 1+100?   I figure a
> ballpark time of around 18-19 minutes.  Does somebody have a more
> precise time?
> 
> In passing, is 125 iso a good starting point or should I be shooting
> with a lower iso, say 64.  Haven't used Plus-X since high school in the
> 60's, so I am unfamiliar with what I assume is an updated version of
> Plus-X or has it stayed essentially the same emulsion?
> 
> Any info about Plus-X would be appreciated, pros and cons.
> 
> Cheers,
> Bogdan
> 

I shoot PX at ASA 64, and develop in HC-110 or D-76 or PMK Pyro
depending on the subject.  In all cases - assuming your thermometer
and timers are OK, start with a dev time about 20% shorter than
recommended. 

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