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Kodak D-76 Developer Powder, B and W Film 1 Gallon

Kodak D-76 Developer Powder, B and W Film 1 Gallon

Kodak D-76 Developer Powder, B and W Film 1 Gallon
$ 16.59

Score By Feature

Based on 243 ratings
Value for money
6.36
Easy to use
6.06

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Product Description

Its full emulsion speed and excellent shadow detail with a normal contrast produce fine grain, making it a good choice for digital photography.
A one gallon mix must be mixed with water before use and is in powder form.
You will find it to be an excellent choice for most general photo applications.

Questions & Answers

Can this be used with the Unicolor developing kit if a blix and stabilizer is used along with it?

It is meant to produce a silver emulsion film in a single layer, like a black and white tri-color It does not matter whether it is HP x or HP 5, but both Blix and stabilizer serve no purpose here since After the developing agent 76 is added, a fixing bath is followed by a wash to render the black and white results There are no negatives shown here. In order for the 3 color layers on color film to come alive, a different developer is used.

Could this solution be made up of sodium hyposulfite? I used to use sodium hyposulfite for a science experiment in school and wanted to explain ?

The fixing agent is sodium hypo sulfite, or hypo. In the process, we are now at the third step. In the process of developing D76, the first step is being completed.

If you use the solution again, can you pour it back in and use it again?

As long as you are using it to develop the paper (as I do), yes. Nevertheless, it will be only for a few days. As far as the film is concerned, it really is a one-time deal. It has been a great experience working with D76.

Can you weigh out small amounts so that you can prepare smaller amounts of dry chemical instead of mixing all of it to make one gallon at once?

In theory, it might be possible if the ingredients are very well blended, but the bag will not be sealed, and atmospheric moisture will surely You should really let it stay dry until you need

Selected User Reviews For Kodak D-76 Developer Powder, B and W Film 1 Gallon

A classic that is conveniently delivered and offers reasonable prices
5/5

The tranquility of the darkroom, which I had not experienced for more than 30 years, soaked into me, and I wanted to share it with my kids as well. We live in a fast-paced, noisy, garish, instant world, without regard, care, or thought for anything. The beauty of black and white photography may be traced to its patient, observant, and careful composition and most importantly, its steady, measured light. Trying to describe in words the state of mind in a darkroom is what I wanted to share with the kids. In modern times, you can find equipment I coveted decades ago for little to no cost or for next to nothing. Several years ago, a friend gave us a bunch of top quality items that were once worth a lot of money This set-up was just so we could use the end gear, and we were delighted to use it. Having said all of this, I am extremely pleased to find D76 on Amazon-I did not anticipate finding it there As reliable and inexpensive as ever, D76 is also accessible for novices and has been so familiar for so long that there is no surprise. Because we were able to get it so conveniently from Amazon, the rating is extremely high because we were able to get it for a price that was significantly lower than the local camera retailer (tax and shipping included). D76 has been the subject of thousands of other written discussions over the years, so there is not much else left to say about it. Despite the fact that it's still around, I am glad that it exists. PS. Today is November 16, 2017 and the package I received has an expiration date of 9/2019. Those who have earlier pointed out that dry powder does not have an expiration date if properly stored.

Zakai Dyer
Zakai Dyer
| Jun 10, 2021
An easy to use developer that you can use at home
5/5

As a child of the 80's, I grew up listening to music from that era. My first camera was a 110mm Toy Camera, but I took pictures with an Olympus until 2000, since I had been using an analog camera since I was a kid. As well as experiment for the first time, using my own camera and developing my own film in my own home. I already've used Ilford HP5+, Kodak Tri-X, Kodak XL55. . . The X and the Fuji are across from each other. The following is among D-grades It works excellently. However, if you store the D76 in an airless container, you will need to use up the contents in 6 months. In addition, a bottle with air can be used for 2 months. An excellent developer who pushes films in a timely manner.

Aislinn Casey
Aislinn Casey
| Dec 09, 2020
I appreciate your work! Despite using this developer off and on for a few years now, it has never failed to satisfy my needs! In addition to its relatively low price, it has a decent shelf life, as well, as mentioned by another reviewer There is usually a corresponding table on the back of your film for development times if your film is not specified on the back
5/5

If your film is not mentioned on the back, a quick Google search should produce a number of tables that almost cover all current films available for your Put this in a jar and add mildly hot distilled water. Let it sit for 24 hours. Make sure you store the container in an opaque one. As soon as the mix is mixed, it can be stored for up to six months. This developer seems to give me great results. I have added two scans to the product images to show what I have achieved when I have developed and scanned the negatives They were the first self-portraits I had ever taken As a beginner, I could probably do this without getting intimidated, so don't let that deter you! It is a very forgiving solution, as long as you use the right film, and it shouldn't give you horrific negatives which might discourage you! The common belief is that Xtol is the better developer, and I do agree with them. Therefore, I give you a There is no doubt that 76 is a good development, and I will continue to use it.

Jay Wood
Jay Wood
| May 02, 2021
Batch has been recalled
3/5

Over the last few decades, I have been using this developer without incident. In this case, the bag did not mix, and when it was opened, it mixed a brown color. I had to get rid of it since the developer was terrible. In regard to the bad developer, I did not hear back from the seller. In recent days Kodak has recalled a batch of its D76 film. It is batch number 105 8270 that is defective. The seller on Amazon refused to respond to my emails, so I ended up having to pay the costs.

Sienna Chandler
Sienna Chandler
| Nov 15, 2020
My taste is for classic developers that offer good results at a low price
5/5

It's fantastic for development of Tri X at box speed or pushed to 1600 ISO on Tri X. Please be aware of package instructions that are Put 3 L followed by 0 if you want to do it that way. The eighth letter of the alphabet is We will have a total of three. There are 1 US gallon (1 L) in an 8 L container. Wine bottles and wine stoppers are used to remove air from wine bottles. You should adjust the time if the weather is just a bit warmer or colder. In the example below, the growth temperature is about 20 degrees. This is usually the case I suggest you slowly agitate for one minute at 1600 degrees and 10 seconds every minute at 20 degrees for 13 minutes and 15 seconds. Make sure that distilled water and the formula are mixed at the correct temperature.

Kennedy Roy
Kennedy Roy
| May 08, 2021
I love classics
5/5

A standard developer like this is crucial for any industry. The developer will suggest development times for almost every motion picture in production The Caffenol developer rarely works for me when I'm using the film. I usually resort to this developer as a fallback option instead. It is also very useful when developing sheet film, as I develop the films It is the slightly softer look of the 1 that I tend to prefer Instead of stock, there will be a dilution of 1. Though I often use the stock solution to reduce development time in cases where I would otherwise have to spend a lot of time developing.

Tips Blend well, but be careful not to shake it as air can be introduced, shortening the shelf life. Store in a number of By doing so, you expose only the parts you are going to use to the air.

Paula Lambert
Paula Lambert
| Oct 16, 2020
Developer 76 from the classic era
5/5

A bit older than me, 76 has been around for many years. I used it in middle school, high school, and college, and I still use it now that I am a professional photographer. General developers find it to be one of the best in the field. While black and white film looks different than digital, it still has a distinct look that we cannot replicate with I find that the feel black and white film gives my clients can be very appealing to them. I found some inexpensive film at my local camera shop, but there are only a few packages they have for sale (12 dollars). You can buy it on Amazon for between $5 and $6. It's really well made and I recommend it. When I buy 2 or 3 at a time, I can get it for a lot less than I can pay in town, and it is in powder form, so it lasts for a long time. When I mix it to liquid, I use it the next day or the day after. With a 120 or a 4x5 camera, usually Films such as the Max or Rolling Retro 400. The pros are This product is cheap and it works. However, there are several cons. There are none.

Dariel Gutierrez
Dariel Gutierrez
| Aug 12, 2020
The box is too scary for me to open
3/5

There is a "D-" in the dictionary The following dimensions are 76" x 79. 5" This is what it is, if that is what it is A plain gray bag with a sticker was included with the package. Here is a picture of the attached file. It looks like the powder is contained by the bag itself, rather than in another bag that bears the Kodak logo. There is something strange going on here. It would be nice if I were more certain that this is in fact a D.

Onyx Montoya
Onyx Montoya
| Jan 01, 2021

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