How Can I Get Maximum Film Speed with Replenished KODAK Developer D-76?
Replenished developers for use with black-and-white films typically provide less real film speed than do fresh or one-shot versions of the same developers. You will see this decrease in effective film speed as a slight loss in shadow detail with film exposed at the rated ISO speed. The following procedure is an optional method of replenishing KODAK Developer D-76 to minimize this speed loss and maintain shadow detail similar to that obtained with fresh or one-shot developers. This method involves a replenisher solution and replenishment rates different from those normally used. It is not intended as a replacement for the traditional process. It is an alternative to provide greater effective speed with Developer D-76 in a replenished mode. Mixing the Optional Replenisher. Prepare solutions of KODAK Developer D-76 and KODAK Replenisher D-76R according to the instructions. Then combine 5 parts of the developer with 1 part of the replenisher. For example, you might combine the mixes from a
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- How Can I Get Maximum Film Speed with Replenished KODAK Developer D-76?
