Is Ilfosol 3 a good developer?
There isn’t much to say, Ilfosol 3 is an excellent developer if you’re just starting because it doesn’t add or subtract anything from the films you’re developing in the stuff. I prefer to develop films that are slow to mid-speed (25-200) for the best results out of the film.
Is ILfosol 3 reusable?
Typically Ilfosol 3 is used one-shot to get the highest image quality. For greater economy, it can be reused but image quality may be reduced. Pushing film is not recommended when using reused developers.
How to dilute ILfosol 3?
ILFOSOL 3 is supplied as a liquid concentrate normally diluted 1+9 for one-shot use. Dilute it immediately before use and discard directly after development. For greater economy it can be used with many films at a higher dilution of 1+14 with only a small trade off in image quality.
How long does Ilfosol 3 last opened?
What’s the shelf life of ILFOSOL 3 film developer? Unopened, ILFOSOL 3 will last about 18 months. Once open, it should be used within three months. Remember to mix ILFOSOL 3 for immediate use ONLY.
How long does Ilford stop last?
Ilford says 6 months once it’s diluted. I think longer than that. The concentrate lasts a long time, more than year at least.
How long does ILFORD RAPID FIXER last?
Full, unopened bottles of ILFORD RAPID FIXER concentrate stored in cool conditions, 5–20ºC (41–68ºF), will keep for two years. Once opened use completely within six months and keep all bottles tightly sealed until used.
How long does ILFORD RAPID FIXER take?
Next pour in the ILFORD RAPID FIXER solution. Start the clock as you finish pouring, then agitate, as you did during development, until fixation is complete. This will take 3 minutes. Once again, the time is not critical provided it is over 3 minutes.
How long does Ilford stop bath last?
Do film developing chemicals expire?
Developers, fixers, and virtually all chemical products commonly used in film photography (or not) are prone to expiry over time. Nevertheless it is not uncommon to use expired chemicals in the hope that they might still work, as well as just for testing purposes.
How long does film fixer last?
So how long should you expect a bottle of Kodak or Ilford fixer to last? As a general rule, an unopened bottle of fixer concentrate will last 2-3 years, and up to 6 months after opening.
How do you mix Ilford developer?
MULTIGRADE developer is supplied as a liquid concentrate and is economical to use. The recommended dilution is 1 part developer mixed with 9 parts water. Mix only as much developer as is needed for that particular printing session.