D-76 h

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Originally Posted by Uwe Pilz

Please keep in mind: The first Formula is a metol only developer without redox system (usual HQ). Ths developer has a very short shelf life, less than a week. You are always in danger getting thin negatives. Beside this, metol only devs los around one stop.
From my point of view, this are specialized developers which should only used for fine grained film lik PanF+. There are said producing a slightly finer grain. Because the lose a stop it is normally easier using a slower film. But if you still use the film with the lowest ISO it's usage may make sense.

Kodak's first published fine grain developer:

Eastman Kodak Research Fine Gran Developer 1927

For Fine grain. - A developer recommended by the Eastman Kodak Research Laboratories for use when images of specially fine grain are required is as follows:-

Metol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 gr (2g)
Sodium Sulphite (anhyd) . . . . . . 400gr (100g)
Borax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 gr (2g)
Water to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ozs *** (If US oz 1600ml - UK 1540ml)

The developer works more slowly than those of normal formula. - A.P., May 25, p. 504.

This seems to be one of the earliest published Fine Grain developer from Kodak.

It's far more likely that the volume is US, particulary as the formula eminates from Rochestwe not Kodak Research, Harrow, but the difference is quite negligible. This formula pre-dates D76 and is quite similar to D103 and DK76 & DK76b, although more dilute.


Ian