With small single- or double-reel tanks, drop the loaded film reel into the developer and attach the top to the tank. Firmly tap the tank on the top of the work surface to dislodge any air bubbles. Provide initial agitation of 5 to 7 inversion cycles in 5 seconds, i.e., extend your arm and vigorously twist your wrist 180 degrees.
Then repeat this agitation procedure at 30-second intervals for the rest of the development time.
| Small-Tank Processing (8- or 16-ounce tank)--Rolls | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KODAK Developer or Developer and Replenisher |
KODAK T-MAX 100 Professional Film | KODAK T-MAX 400 Professional Film | |||||||||
| Development Time in Minutes | Development Time in Minutes | ||||||||||
| 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 (1:4)[1] | NR | 8 | 7 1/2 | 7 | 6 1/2 | NR | 7 | 6 1/2 | 6 1/2 | 6 | |
| D-76 | 10 1/2 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 1/2 | 5 1/2 | |
| D-76 (1:1) | 14 1/2 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 1/2 | 14 1/2 | 12 1/2 | 11 | 10 | 9 | |
| HC-110 (Dil B) | 8 | 7 | 6 1/2 | 6 | 5 | 6 1/2 | 6 | 5 1/2 | 5 | 4 1/2[3] | |
Rinse at 65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C) with agitation in KODAK Indicator Stop Bath or running water for 30 seconds.
Fix at 65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C) for 3 to 5 minutes with vigorous
agitation in KODAK Rapid Fixer.
(T-Max Film must be fixed for a longer period than Tri-X)
Be sure to agitate the film frequently during fixing.Note: To keep fixing times as short as possible, we strongly recommend using KODAK Rapid Fixer. If you use another fixer, such as KODAK Fixer or KODAFIX Solution, fix for 5 to 10 minutes or twice the time it takes for the film to clear. You can check the film for clearing after 3 minutes in KODAK Rapid Fixer or 5 minutes in KODAK Fixer or KODAFIX Solution.
Important: Your fixer will be exhausted more rapidly with these films than with other films. If your negatives show a magenta (pink) stain after fixing, your fixer may be near exhaustion, or you may not have used a long enough time. If the stain is slight, it will not affect image stability, negative contrast, or printing times. You can remove a slight pink stain with KODAK Hypo Clearing Agent. However, if the stain is pronounced and irregular over the film surface, refix the film in fresh fixer.
Wash for 20 to 30 minutes in running water at 65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C) with a flow rate that provides at least one complete change of water in 5 minutes. You can wash long rolls on the processing reel. To save time and conserve water, use KODAK Hypo Clearing Agent.
Dry film in a dust-free place. To minimize drying marks, treat the film with KODAK PHOTO-FLO Solution after washing, or wipe the surface carefully with a KODAK Photo Chamois or a soft viscose sponge.