What is the effect of developing pan f + in tmax developer dilution 1:9 instead of 1:4? I never used tmax on pan f + . My favourite developer for this film was ID 11 1:3 to improve the shadow ditail & decrease the contrast, but Tmax is already a compensating developer so what is the effect of such a hi dilution (1:9)? And what are the developing times with such dilution?

-- ahamd (xosni@gega.net), December 17, 2000

Answers

T-max developer at its standard dilution, 1:4, is not a compensating developer, although it does mate well with TMX for roll film. Do not, however, use it on sheet film; it will cause dichrotic fog. For sheet film use T-max RS.

Diluted 1:9, T-max developer will offer compensation. Try 11 minutes @ 75F, agitating 5 sec / min. Start with an EI of 80 until you establish your own EI.

-- Ted Kaufman (writercrmp@aol.com), June 29, 2001.