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Martin Riddle - 14 Dec 2004 00:24 GMT

Hi all,

I've done E-6 processing and have a roll of this Ilford B&W HP5 film.
I never did B&W before ;)

I figure its straight forward. What Chemicals and whos should I use.

I am eyeing...

(spiral Tank)
Ilford DD-X
Ilford IlfoStop
Ilford Ilfotol

Do I need the wash aid?
Will these have or be affected by a tank used for E6 and vise/versa?

Any suggestions on 'other' chems are appreciated.

Thanks all

Martin

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The Wogster - 14 Dec 2004 04:06 GMT

> Hi all,
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> Do I need the wash aid?

No, but you will need some fixer..... Ilford Rapid Fixer or Hypam are
both good, skip the powdered Ilfofix II.....

> Will these have or be affected by a tank used for E6 and vise/versa?

Make sure you clean the tank well, and it should be OK, I used to do B&W
and C41 all the time, using the same tank. Just make sure you wash
using dish detergent and rinse thoroughly, then make sure everything is
dry.....

W

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Tom Phillips - 14 Dec 2004 06:22 GMT

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If you don't want to wash your film for 30
minutes you should use wash aid. Cuts the
wash time down to 5 minutes.

> No, but you will need some fixer..... Ilford Rapid Fixer or Hypam are
> both good, skip the powdered Ilfofix II.....
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> W

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Martin Riddle - 15 Dec 2004 00:22 GMT

Thanks all.

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Rollei Ray From UK - 14 Dec 2004 12:26 GMT

Martin Riddle Wrote:

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> Martin

Hi Martin

I always process HP5 in Ilford ID-11 (or Kodak D76 - same thing).
Dilute 1+3
20'C
22 minutes

Don't bother with a stop bath - just use 2 water rinses.

Any Fixer will be OK - I use Ilford Hypam

Wash in 5 changes of water - agitating well between changes.

Tanks can be used for multi purposes - just make sure you wash WEL
between uses so no contamination occurs.

Best wishes
Ra

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Rollei Ray From UK

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