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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
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​

  • pull develop your film -- less contrast, more shadow detail, "control" the highlights

    • pull means to overexpose your film and compensate during development​ (develop for less time)

  • push develop your film -- more contrast, more grain, deeper blacks and shadows

    • push means to underexposed your film in camera, and compensate during development​ (develop for more time)

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