Now when Agfa Photo is gone and their chemistry hard to find, I am looking
for a replacement for the Agfa Multicontrast paper developer. Does anyone
have anything good to suggest?
I liked the Multicontrast because
1. it gave good blacks on most papers (both RC and FB)
2. it was quick (50 secs for RC, 90 for fiber)
3. it had good keeping properties (I'm using a Nova slot processor and
like to wait some 2-3 months before replacing the chemistry - of course I
replenish after every printing session)
4. it had very good capacity
So far I have tried Paterson's Acugrade 2 and Kodak Dektol (the liquid
which is mixed 1+9, not the powder). Acugrade does not give the same
blacks and I am a bit suspicious about it's longevity. Dektol gives almost
as good blacks as the Multicontrast, but needs a lot more time (90 secs to
3 minutes). I have also used Ilford Multigrade Developer, but that was
years ago, and I remember it as "softer" than the Agfa MC.
The papers I use are Agfa Multicontrast (RC and FB) as long as my supply
lasts, Ilford Multigrade IV (RC and FB), Emaks FB, FinePrint G RC and
Forte Polywarmtone FB.
So, suggestions are welcome. Thank you.
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