Adox Rodinal

     I used Rodinal in all sorts of B&W development—as part of a cocktail solution, in a standing development, or just using different dilutions on different film brands. All those results were positive. It was such a versatile developer. People would say Rodinal's characteristics are its edge-hardened grain, contrasty, and "raw" feel aesthetic. I agree totally.

    I used it on Tmax, TriX, Delta, Neopan Acros and HP5plus... all a fun experience! There were times that I found it too grainy, but I guess one can try and control it as he/she gets more experience with this wonderful developer.


Below are some of the examples:

1) Details
  • HP5plus, 135, shot in asa 800

  • Rodinal, 1+200 dilution

  • 5 min pre-soak with water

  • 120 min standing development without agitation 

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2) Details
  • Neopan400, shot in asa 400

  • Rodinal, 1+200 dilution

  • 10 min agitation at the start

  • 90 min standing development without agitation 

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3) Details
  • 100Tmax, 135, shot in asa 100

  • Rodinal, 1+100 dilution

  • 5 min pre-soak with water

  • 60 min standing development without agitation 

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4) Details
  • Delta100, 135, shot in asa 100

  • Rodinal, 1+50 dilution

  • 5 min pre-soak with water

  • 7 second agitation every 1 minute

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5) Details
  • 100Tmax, 120, shot in asa 50

  • Rodinal & LC29 1+29 cocktail

  • 5 min. pre-soak

  • 15 sec. agitation at the start; inversion at 4th & 10th min.


    As you can see, Rodinal has a very good interpretation of highlights and shadows no matter what you throw at it. It's always a dependable solution in my experience.



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