Ilford Delta films and Ilfotec HC developer

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In the Ilford product data guide (1998 edition) Ilfotec HC (1+31) is recommended for best overall quality when developing 100 Delta and 400 Delta and for maximum sharpness with 100 Delta.

I understand that Ilfotec HC is very similar to (if not identical to) Kodak HC-110, a developer I have used for some time with good results using HP5+ and Tri-X.

Has anyone had good results using HC-110 with 100 and/or 400 Delta (either new or old versions)?

-- Bob Atkins (bobatkins@hotmail.com), June 22, 2001

Answers

I used HC with old Delta 400, and was generally happy with the results.

If you look at the data sheet accompanying the NEW Delta 400, it no longer suggests HC for best overall quality. It now suggests Ilfotec- DDX if you want to use a liquid developer. I have been very happy with this combination, though to what extent this is due to the film improving as opposed to the developer, is hard to say. Xtol is also excellent (espcially when used fairly dilute).

-- Ed Hurst (BullMoo@hotmail.com), June 23, 2001.


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