Jim Vanson wrote me recently to suggest that I add pages to my web site containing development data for various films from various individuals, like I did for Delta 3200 (http://unblinkingeye.com/Articles/D3200/d3200.html). A page for each film. I can't say that I haven't thought of it before, but wondered if it would really be of any great use, considering that the Massive Development Chart already exists. Upon reflection, I can see some benefits, particularly if people provide additional data. For instance, the Massive Development Chart typically provides only one time for each developer; however, there is a lot of ancilliary information that would be useful, such as times for different temperatures, types of enlarger, sheet or roll film, circumstances under which one developer or film might be preferred over another, normal-plus and normal-minus development times, agitation techniques, special additives for speed or fine grain, various developer dilutions, personal comments, and the e-mail address of the recommending person so you can write and ask them questions.(posted 8487 days ago)I guess I've decided I'm willing to do this--to attempt to harness the collective wisdom and experience of the members of this forum--but first I need some assurance of interest and support. Would this information be useful to you? Would you be willing to contribute your development data?
If I decide to do this project, I'm thinking I had better do it one film at a time or I will be overwhelmed with data; so, if there is enough interest, I will probably proceed by film speed, starting with the slow films and working my way up, film by film, manufacturer by manufacturer, until all the major (and minor) black and white films have been covered.