Developing Ilford Films

Ilford does not recommend Acid Bath while developing their film. I think the reason is that the interaction between an alkaline developer and acid in the stop may be harsh on the film. I have developed many rolls this way with great results. Tempered water is used instead of stop and it should stop further development quite satisfactorily. Also Ilford does not recommend Fixers with hardener, and therefore its quite easy to get rid of the hypo with shorter wash times, and hypo clearing agents are not necessary. They may however are useful when hardener is added as this reduces the wash time. However, Kodak does feel that the hardener causes the film to become more resistant to scrathing. Again, I had no difficulty using Ilford method to get great looking negatives. My 2 Cents. Hasan

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