Hi guys, I just started developing my own negatives at home, used to do it in school, but has been quite some time. Could anyone share their experiences regarding developing the Lucky SHD 100?
My technique is using TMax Developer with 1+4 dilution ratio in 27C tap water and agitating for the first minute, then for 10 seconds in 30 second intervals for a total of 5 minutes. Fixing is done for 5 minutes with Illford Rapid Fixer. My results are as of shown below in the flickr set.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/42666180@N04/sets/72157622279839193/
Can any pros there help me refine my technique? Apparently there seems to be alot of grain and many of the shadow detail are lost. Should I use another developer, or could it be my technique? I have access to HC-110 as well, would that help?
I would be trying other methods for this film. Maybe other users can share their technique and their results with this film.
My technique is using TMax Developer with 1+4 dilution ratio in 27C tap water and agitating for the first minute, then for 10 seconds in 30 second intervals for a total of 5 minutes. Fixing is done for 5 minutes with Illford Rapid Fixer. My results are as of shown below in the flickr set.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/42666180@N04/sets/72157622279839193/

Can any pros there help me refine my technique? Apparently there seems to be alot of grain and many of the shadow detail are lost. Should I use another developer, or could it be my technique? I have access to HC-110 as well, would that help?
I would be trying other methods for this film. Maybe other users can share their technique and their results with this film.
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