This developer is good for low contrast and maximum shadow detail.
WORKING SOLUTION
| Chemical | Amount | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Water (125°F/52°C) | 750 | ml |
| Metol | 2 | g |
| Sodium sulfite (dessic) | 100 | g |
| Hydroquinone | 5 | g |
| Borax | 2 | g |
| Cold water to make | 1000 | ml |
USAGE
Dilute 1:1 and develop for 7 to 12 minutes at 68°F/20°C (for best
results, do not use over 72°F/22°C). Development times using D-76 are
available from most film manufacturers.
NOTE
D-76 may be used undiluted, but there is no advantage in doing so. The
negatives, while slightly finer grained, do not exhibit the same degree of
sharpness or tonal scale. The "official" published formula for D-76 recommends
using 29.0 grams of borax for the
accelerator. However, in its packaged developer Eastman Kodak uses
Balanced Alkali. If desired,
Balanced Alkali may be substituted at the
same weight for borax. Development time
should be decreased by approximately 15% to compensate for the higher pH.
VARIATION
D-76D uses 8.0g of borax, along with the
addition of 8.0g of boric acid. dilute 1:1
for use at 68°f. TMX - 100 - 12 min. TMY - 400 - 12½ min.
D-76H omits the
hydroquinone and increases the amount of metol
to 2.5 grams. D-76H can be used in the same way as D-76, including
development times.
REFERENCE
D-76, Photo-Lab Index, Supplement No.
172, p.24
D-76,
The Film Developing Cookbook,
Stephen G. Anchell And Bill Troop,
p. 40-44
D-76H (Formula #19),The Darkroom Cookbook, 2nd Edition,
Stephen G. Anchell, p. 154.