
New Classic EZ400
How do you want it ...?
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EZ400 can be processed in every common negative developer. We do though vouch for the development methods and the provided developing time chart. However, if you find a different formula that you prefer - let us know how it goes!
Agitation
Agitate or turn over continuously during the first 30 seconds, then for 10 seconds every following minute. These instructions should yield medium-contrast negatives.
Development
See dev chart below for options. We encourage you to experiment!
Stop bath
Once development has elapsed, you can rinse this film with a branded stop bath or plain distilled water.
Fixing
You can fix the developed film for 10 minutes in any common type of acidic fixing bath, or for at least 3 minutes in a rapid fixer. Temperature range should be 18-25C / 65-77F.
Final Wash
You should rinse your negatives thoroughly after fixing. To save water, you can exchange fresh water 8-10 times, as opposed to simply using running water for a long period of time. A rinse in wetting agent before drying will help reduce drying marks and help preserve your negatives.
Developing Times
Developer | Dilution | 20C / 68F | 30C/86F |
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Kodak D76 | Stock | 7-8 | 2.5 |
Kodak HC-110 | 1+31 | 6:30 | n/a |
Kodak Xtol | Stock | 7 | 2 |
Ilford Ilfosol 3 | 1+9 | 6 | n/a |
Ilford Microphen | Stock | 8-9 | 3.5 |
Ilford ID 11 | Stock | 7-8 | 2.5 |
Fomadon R09 | 1+25 | 6 | n/a |
Fomadon R09 | 1+50 | 11-12 | n/a |
Adox Rodinal | 1+25 | 5:30 | n/a |
Adox Rodinal | 1+50 | 11 | n/a |
Making things a bit more interesting ...
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Try these different exposure and development techniques to alter the look of your images:
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rate your film at ISO 200 (develop as 400) in order to give it more light -- blooming highlights, increased shadow detail, less overall contrast​
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pull develop your film -- less contrast, more shadow detail, "control" the highlights
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pull means to overexpose your film and compensate during development​ (develop for less time)
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push develop your film -- more contrast, more grain, deeper blacks and shadows
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push means to underexposed your film in camera, and compensate during development​ (develop for more time)
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