>In class we've been doing all of our homework on HP-5 up until
>now. It's ok, I guess, but no matter what I do the grain seems
>oppressive. Anyway, as of yesterday we can use whatever B&W
>film we want as long as we can process it with D-76 chemistry.
Ouch. That creates a slight problem. If D-76 is the chemistry
of choice, I'd stick with Tri-X or Plus-X. Classic
emulsion/chemistry combination. However, I personally wouldn't
recommend D-76 for any other emulsion.
HP5+ is close to Tri-X but definitely different. I've been
working with somebody else to find a developer for HP5+ that
brings out the best in it. I'm testing DD-X, 1:9 (instead of
1:4) at 15 minutes. Grain is tight, highlights are terrific
with zilch blocking, and tonal seperations are much better than
standard settings. It ain't Delta 400, but it is a whole lot
cheeper.
If you don't like grain, stay away from the 400 speed films.
The only one that I really prefer is Delta 400 and only
processed in DD-X.
AG-Schnozz
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