KODAK Tri-X Processing

Do not use a safelight. Handle unprocessed film in total darkness.
Use a water pre-soak for one minute with gentle agitation.

Drain tank and pour in developer - rap tank on hard surface to remove air bubbles. Agitate gently for 30 seconds.
Then repeat this agitation procedure at 30-second intervals for the rest of the development time.

KODAK TRI-X Pan Film / TX
KODAK
Developer or
Developer and
Replenisher
Development Time (Minutes)
Small Tank* Large Tank1
65°F
(18°C)
68°F
(20°C)
70°F
(21°C)
72°F
(22°C)
75°F
(24°C)
65°F
(18°C)
68°F
(20°C)
70°F
(21°C)
72°F
(22°C)
75°F
(24°C)
T-MAX 7 6 6 5 1/2 5 1/2 NR NR NR NR NR
HC-110 (DilB) 8 1/2 7 1/2 6 1/2 6 5 9 1/2 8 1/2 8 7 1/2 6 1/2
D-76 9 8 7 1/2 6 1/2 5 1/2 10 9 8 7 6
D-76 (1:1) 11 10 9 1/2 9 8 13 12 11 10 9
* With agitation at 30-second intervals. Development times shorter than 5 minutes may produce unsatisfactory uniformity.
1 With manual agitation at 1-minute intervals. Development times shorter than 5 minutes may produce unsatisfactory uniformity.
NR = Not Recommended


Step/Solution Time
(min:sec)
Rinse--with agitation:
KODAK Indicator Stop Bath 0:30
Fix --with frequent agitation
KODAK Fixer 5:00 to 10:00
KODAK Rapid Fixer 2:00 to 4:00
Wash:
Running water
--OR--
Rinse with water
KODAK Hypo Clearing Agent
Running water
20:00 to 30:00

0:30
1:00 to 2:00
5:00
Final rinse:
KODAK PHOTO-FLO Solution 0:30
Dry--in a dust-free place