Response to 35mm HP5+in PMK

I shoot this film at an EI 320 with a Pentax Digital Spot Meter. I develop in Paterson tanks for 7 minutes and use a Condenser enlarger. I also use FP4+ at EI 80 and developed for 7 minutes. 12 minutes will be too contrasty for a condenser enlarger. I do one inversion (turn upside down than back up) every fifteen seconds and use a temperature of 70 degrees. I use a water stop bath, TF-4 Alkaline Fixer and wash for twenty minutes. Its best to slightly over expose with this developer because it gets grainy and lacks detail with underexposure. Overall HP5+ is very sharp, fine grain and has great gradation. I use Agfa Multigrade Classic glossy. Try getting the Book of Pyro (for all you need to know about Pyro) and the Practical Zone System (for testing your system).

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