DR5 Process - Expriences???

[Hibbs]

I am considering which film to use for DR5 processing...and wondered if anyone can share their experiences.

I am using 120 film in a Fuji 6X7 RF, Yashicamat 124G and a maybe my recently CLA'd Perkeo II.

Mostly landscape...and I will mostly choose Process-2.

Thinkin' of SFX, Scala and TriX. I also have one roll of Verichrome Pan left and might use that.

Would like to hear from anyone that has sent to DR5.

Thanks kindly,

~hibbs

[sepiareverb]

DR5 does very nice work in my experience. I've shot 35mm Plus-X, which I used for stock images years ago, and had fantastic results shooting as they directed. Then some 120 HP5+ that I used for making negative prints. Again, beautifully done. Excellent tonal range with nice rich black tones and highlight detail galore. I preferred the Plus-X for color- a very rich brown, not unlike Portrigia in Poly Toner. Tighter grain in both films than standard negative development gives.

[Hibbs]

Good information...as you know, I've recently found some PlusX 120 in the back of the freezer.

DR5 did not recommend the old emulsion. This is why I needed to know if I had the newer formulation...which they do recommend.

I think I will try the PlusX and maybe the Scala, as well.

~hibbs

[SolaresLarrave]

Years ago, I sent him some T-Max ISO 100. He developed it into slides, but they looked as if they had been slightly overexposed. In any event, the two times I sent him stuff, the work was quickly done and shipped back to me.

BTW, I used 35mm film. My slides were not numbered. Other than that... I was happy with the results.