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KODAK TRI-X Pan and KODAK TRI-X Pan Professional Films
Notice of Discontinuance
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- KODAK TRI-X Pan Film has been replaced by KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 400 Film / 400TX.
- KODAK TRI-X Pan Professional Film has been replaced by KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP.
- For more information, see KODAK Publication F4017, KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 400 Film / 400TX,
- KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP.

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KODAK TRI-X Pan Film is a high-speed (ISO 400/27°) panchromatic film that is a good choice for photographing dimly lighted subjects or fast action, for photographing subjects that require good depth of field and fast shutter speeds, and for extending the distance range for flash pictures. TRI-X Pan Film (TX) is available in120 and 135sizes and 35 and 70 mm long rolls. You can retouch the 120-size film on the emulsion side. TRI-X Pan Film is recommended for push-processing applications.
Both TRI-X Pan Professional Films have an ISO speed of 320/26°, and feature e x cellent tone gradation and brilliant highlights. They are especially well suited to low-flare interior lighting or flash illumination. They are also useful for portraiture with low-contrast backlighting outdoors.
TRI-X Pan Professional Film (TXP) is available in 120 and 220 sizes on a 3.6-mil acetate base. You can retouch this film on the emulsion or base side.
TRI-X Pan Professional Film (TXT) is available in sheet sizes. You can retouch this film on the emulsion or base side.
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FEATURES
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BENEFITS
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Fine grain
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Good for producing high-quality images
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Wide exposure latitude
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Rich tonality maintained with over exposure and underexposure
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High sharpness
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Good for applications that require a moderate degree of enlargement
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High resolving power
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Good rendition of detail
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Sizes and CATnumbers may differ from country to country. See your dealer who supplies KODAK Professional Products.
KODAK TRI-X Pan Film / TX
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Roll
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BASE
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Letter
Code
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CAT No.
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135-24
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5-mil acetate
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TX
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198 4756
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135-36
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5-mil acetate
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TX
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147 0764
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135-36
pro-pack
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5-mil acetate
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TX
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199 1249
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120
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3.6 mil acetate
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TX
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812 0891
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KODAK TRI-X Pan Professional Film / TXP
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Roll
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Base
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Letter
Code
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CAT No.
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120
pro-pack
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3.6 mil acetate
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TXP
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869 4762
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220
pro-pack
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3.6 mil acetate
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TXP
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100 5693
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KODAK TRI-X Pan Film / TX
Size
mm x ft
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Base
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Spec Code
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Letter
Code
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CAT No.
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35 x 50
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5-mil
acetate
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401
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TX
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146 9170
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35 x 100
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5-mil
acetate
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402
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TX
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804 4364
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70 x 100*
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5-mil acetate
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473
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TX
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852 7616
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* Not perforated
KODAK TRI-X Pan Professional Film / TXT
Sheets Per Package
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Size (inches)
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Code Notch
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Base
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Letter Code
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CAT No.
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50
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4 x 5
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7-mil ESTAR Thick
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TXT
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179 1367
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50
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5 x 7
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852 8606
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50
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8 x 10
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143 1634
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Load and unload your camera in subdued light.
High temperatures or high humidity may produce unwanted quality changes. Store unexposed film at 75°F (24°C) or lower in the original package. Always store film (exposed or unexposed) in a cool, dry place. For best results, process film as soon as possible after exposure.
Protect processed film from strong light, and store it in a cool, dry place. For more information on storing negatives, see KODAK Publication No.E-30, Storage and Care of Photographic Materials--Before and After Processing.
Use the exposures in the table below for frontlighted subjects from 2hours after sunrise to 2hours before sunset.
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Lighting Conditions
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Shutter Speed (Second) and Lens Opening
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TRI-X Pan Professional
TXP, TXT
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TRI-X Pan TX
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Bright or Hazy Sun on Light Sand or Snow Sand or Snow
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1/500
f/16
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1/500
f/22
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Bright or Hazy Sun (Distinct Shadows)
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1/500
f/11*
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1/500
f/16**
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Weak, Hazy Sun (Soft Shadows)
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1/500
f/8
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1/500
f/11
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Cloudy Bright (No Shadows)
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1/500
f/5.6
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1/500
f/8
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Heavy Overcast or Open Shade§
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1/500
f/4
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1/500
f/5.6
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* Use f/5.6 at 1/500 for backlighted close-up subjects.
**Use f /8 at 1/500 for backlighted close-up subjects.
§ Subject shaded from the sun but lighted by a large area of clear sky.
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At the exposure times in the table below, compensate for the reciprocity characteristics of this film by increasing exposure and adjusting the development as shown.
If Indicated Exposure Time Is (Seconds)
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Use This Lens-Aperture Adjustment
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OR
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This Adjusted exposure Time (Seconds)
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AND Use This Development Adjustment
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1/100,000
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+1 stop
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Adjust aperture
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+20%
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1/10,000
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+1/2 stop
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Adjust aperture
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+15%
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1/1,000
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None
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None
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+10%
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1/100
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None
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None
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None
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1/10
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None
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None
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None
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1
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+1 stop
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2
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-10%
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10
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+2 stops
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50
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-20%
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100
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+3 stops
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1200
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-30%
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It may be difficult to use the table to estimate the adjusted times for calculated exposure times between 1 and 100 seconds. The graphs that follow will help you find the adjusted times for calculated exposure times between those given in the table.
Multiply the normal exposure time by the filter factor.
KODAK TRI-X Pan Film / TX
KODAK WRATTEN
Gelatin Filter
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Daylight
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Tungsten
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Multiply
Exposure
By
(Filter Factor)
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Multiply
Exposure
By
(Filter Factor)
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No. 8 (yellow)
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2
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1.5
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No. 11 (yellowish green)
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4
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3
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No. 12 (deep yellow)
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2.5
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--
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No. 15 (deep yellow)
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2.5
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1.5
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No. 25 (red)
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8
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5
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No. 47 (blue)*
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6
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12
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No. 58 (green)*
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6
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6
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Polarizing Filter
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2.5
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2.5
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KODAK TRI-X Pan Professional Film / TXP and TXT
KODAK WRATTEN
Gelatin Filter
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Daylight
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Tungsten
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Multiply
Exposure
By
(Filter Factor)
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Multiply
Exposure
By
(Filter Factor)
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No. 8 (yellow)
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2
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1.5
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No. 11 (yellowish green)
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4
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4
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No. 15 (deep yellow)
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2.5
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2
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No. 25 (red)
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8
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5
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No. 29 (deep red)*1
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16
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10
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No. 47 (blue)*
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6
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10
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No. 58 (green)*
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8
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8
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Polarizing Filter
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2.5
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2.5
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* Filter recommended for making separation negatives.
1 For TRI-X Pan Professional Film / TXT only.
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Do not use a safelight. Handle unprocessed film in total darkness.
Using a safelight will affect your results. If absolutely necessary, after development is half complete, you can use a safelight equipped with a KODAK 3 Safelight Filter (dark green) with a 15-watt bulb for a few seconds. Keep the safelight at least 4feet (1.2metres) from the film. Run tests to determine that safelight use gives acceptable results for your application.
For information on safelight testing, see KODAK Publication K-4, How Safe Is Your Safelight?
Handle unprocessed film in total darkness.
The following starting-point recommendations are intended to produce a contrast Index of 0.56. Make tests to determine the best development time for your application.
Note: Development times shorter than 5 minutes may produce unsatisfactory uniformity.
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 5to7 inversion cycles in 5seconds; 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.
Large-Tank Processing ( 1/2 to 3 1/2-gallon tank)--Rolls and Sheets
Agitate continuously for the first 15 to 30 seconds by raising and lowering the basket, rack, or spindle 1/2 inch. Do not agitate the basket, rack, or spindle for the remainder of the first minute. Then agitate once per minute by lifting the basket, rack, or spindle out of the developer, tilting it approximately 30 degrees, draining it for 5to 10seconds, and reimmersing it. Alternate the direction of tilting the basket, rack, or spindle.
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KODAK TRI-X Pan Film / TX
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KODAK
Developer or
Developer and
Replenisher
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Development Time (Minutes)
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Small Tank*
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Large Tank1
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65°F
(18°C)
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68°F
(20°C)
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70°F
(21°C)
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72°F
(22°C)
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75°F
(24°C)
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65°F
(18°C)
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68°F
(20°C)
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70°F
(21°C)
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72°F
(22°C)
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75°F
(24°C)
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T-MAX
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7
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6
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6
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5 1/2
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5 1/2
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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T-MAX RS
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7
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6
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5 1/2
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5 1/2
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5
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12
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10
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8 1/2
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7 1/2
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6 1/2
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HC-110 (DilB)
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8 1/2
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7 1/2
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6 1/2
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6
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5
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9 1/2
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8 1/2
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8
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7 1/2
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6 1/2
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D-76
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9
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8
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7 1/2
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6 1/2
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5 1/2
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10
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9
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8
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7
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6
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D-76 (1:1)
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11
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10
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9 1/2
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9
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8
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13
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12
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11
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10
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9
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DK-50 (1:1)
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7
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6
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5 1/2
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5
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4 1/2
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7 1/2
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6 1/2
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6
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5 1/2
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5
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MICRODOL-X
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11
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10
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9 1/2
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9
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8
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13
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12
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11
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10
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9
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MICRODOL-X (1:3)
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NR
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NR
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15
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14
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13
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NR
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NR
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17
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16
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15
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* 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
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KODAK TRI-X Pan Professional Film / TXP
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KODAK
Developer or
Developer and
Replenisher
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Development Time (Minutes)
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Small Tank*
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Large Tank1
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65°F
(18°C)
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68°F
(20°C)
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70°F
(21°C)
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72°F
(22°C)
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75°F
(24°C)
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65°F
(18°C)
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68°F
(20°C)
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70°F
(21°C)
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72°F
(22°C)
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75°F
(24°C)
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T-MAX
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9
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8
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7 1/2
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7
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6 1/2
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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T-MAX RS
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5
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4
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3 1/2
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3 1/2
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3
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7
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6
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5 1/2
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5 1/2
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5
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HC-110 (Dil B)
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5 3/4
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5 1/2
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5 1/4
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4 3/4
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3 3/4
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7
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6 1/4
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6
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5 1/2
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5
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D-76
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9
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8
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7 1/2
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7
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6
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10
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9
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8 1/2
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8
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7
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DK-50(1:1)
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9
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8
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7 1/2
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7
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6
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10
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9
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8 1/2
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8
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7
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MICRODOL-X
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11
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10
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9
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8 1/2
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7 1/2
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12
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11
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10
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9
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8
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* 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
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Provide continuous agitation; rotate the sheets 90 degrees as you interleave them. Prewetting sheet film may improve tray process uniformity.
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KODAK TRI-X Pan Professional Film / TXT
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KODAK
Developer or
Developer and
Replenisher
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Development Time (Minutes)
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Tray*
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Large Tank1 §
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65°F
(18°C)
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68°F
(20°C)
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70°F
(21°C)
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72°F
(22°C)
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75°F
(24°C)
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65°F
(18°C)
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68°F
(20°C)
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70°F
(21°C)
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72°F
(22°C)
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75°F
(24°C)
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T-MAX RS
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6
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5
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4
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NR
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NR
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5 1/2
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5
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4 1/2
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4 1/2
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4
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HC-110(Dil B)
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6
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5 1/2
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5
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4 1/2
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4
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8
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7 1/2
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7
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6
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5
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D-76
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6
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5 1/2
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5
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5
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4 1/2
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7 1/2
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7
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6 1/2
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6
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5 1/2
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MICRODOL-X
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8
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7
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6
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5 1/2
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5
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10
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9
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8
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7 1/2
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6 1/2
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DK-50(1:1)
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5
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5
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4 1/2
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4 1/2
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4
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7
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6 1/2
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6
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5 1/2
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5
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* With continuous agitation.
1 With gaseous-burst agitation (1second every 10seconds) that provides pressure to raise the solution level 5/8inch (16mm). Development times shorter than 5 minutes may produce unsatisfactory uniformity.
§ With manual agitation at 1-minute intervals.
NR=Not Recommended
Note: KODAK T-MAX Developer is not recommended for processing sheet films.
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Follow the agitation recommendations for your processor. The times given below are starting-point recommendations. Make tests to determine if results at this rating are acceptable for your needs.
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KODAK TRI-X Pan Film / TX
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KODAK
Developer or
Developer and
Replenisher
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Development Time
(Minutes)*
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65°F
(18°C)
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68°F
(20°C)
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70°F
(21°C)
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72°F
(22°C)
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75°F
(24°C)
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T-MAX
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6 1/2
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6
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5 1/2
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5
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4 1/2
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T-MAX RS
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6 1/2
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6
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5 1/2
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5
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4
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HC-110(Dil B)
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7
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6
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5 1/2
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4 1/2
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4
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D-76
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7 1/2
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7
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6
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5
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4 1/2
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* With continuous agitation.
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KODAK TRI-X Pan Professional Film / TXP
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KODAK
Developer or
Developer and
Replenisher
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Development Time
(Minutes)
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65°F
(18°C)
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68°F
(20°C)
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70°F
(21°C)
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72°F
(22°C)
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75°F
(24°C)
|
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T-MAX
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--
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8
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7 1/2
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7 1/2
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6
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T-MAX RS
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--
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3 1/2
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3
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2 1/2
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2
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HC-110 (Dil B)
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--
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8 1/2
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8
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6 1/2
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5
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D-76
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--
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7 1/2
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7
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6 1/2
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5 1/2
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Push processing allows you to expose the film at higher film-speed numbers for conditions such as low-level light, stop action, or existing light. However, there will be a loss of shadow detail and an increase in graininess.
Because of the film's exposure latitude, you can underexpose by one stop at EI800 and use normal processing times. Prints will show a slight loss in shadow detail.
You can underexpose by two stops at EI1600 if you increase development time by push processing. Prints will show an increase in contrast and graininess with additional loss of shadow detail. However, the results will be acceptable for many applications.
You can underexpose by three stops at EI3200 if you increase development time by push processing. Prints will show an increase in contrast and graininess with further loss of shadow detail. However, the results will be acceptable for many applications. We recommend exposing a test roll to determine the film speed that will give the best results for your application.
Following are starting-point recommendations to produce a contrast Index of0.72 (representative of a 2-stop push).
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KODAK Developer
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Increase Development Time by
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T-MAX
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+50%
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T-MAX RS
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+50%
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HC-110(Dil B)
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+100%
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D-76
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+60%
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MICRODOL-X (1:3)
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+60%
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DK-50 (1:1)
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+50%
|
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KODAK TRI-X Pan Film / TX
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KODAK
Developer or
Developer and
Replenisher
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Small Tank*
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EI 1600 (2-Stop Push Process)
Development Time (Minutes)
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EI 3200 (3-Stop Push Process)
Development Time (Minutes)
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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
|
11 1/2
|
10
|
9 1/2
|
9
|
8 1/2
|
NR
|
NR
|
NR
|
NR
|
11
|
|
T-MAX RS
|
--
|
9 1/2
|
9
|
8 1/2
|
8
|
NR
|
12
|
11 1/2
|
11 1/2
|
11
|
|
D-76
|
16
|
13
|
12
|
11
|
10
|
NR
|
NR
|
NR
|
NR
|
NR
|
|
HC-110(B)
|
18
|
16
|
15
|
13 1/2
|
12
|
NR
|
NR
|
NR
|
NR
|
NR
|
* With agitation at 30-second intervals.
NR=Not Recommended
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KODAK
Developer or
Developer and
Replenisher
|
Large Tank*
|
EI 1600 (2-Stop Push Process
Development Time (Minutes)
|
EI 3200 (3-Stop Push Process
Development Time (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 RS
|
--
|
14
|
12 1/2
|
10 1/2
|
9
|
--
|
--
|
---
|
--
|
13 1/2
|
|
D-76
|
15
|
13
|
12
|
11
|
10
|
NR
|
NR
|
NR
|
NR
|
NR
|
|
HC-110(B)
|
18
|
16
|
15
|
13 1/2
|
12
|
NR
|
NR
|
NR
|
NR
|
NR
|
* With manual agitation at 1-minute intervals.
NR=Not Recommended
Note: KODAK T-MAX Developer is not recommended for processing in large tanks.
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KODAK
Developer or
Developer and
Replenisher
|
Rotary Tube*
|
EI 1600 (2-Stop Push Process)
Development Time (Minutes)
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EI 3200 (2-Stop Push Process)
Development Time (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
|
--
|
9
|
8
|
7 1/2
|
6 1/2
|
--
|
12
|
11
|
10
|
9
|
|
T-MAX RS
|
--
|
10
|
9
|
8
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7
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--
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12
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11
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10
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9
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D-76
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--
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--
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9
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8
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7
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--
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--
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11
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10
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9 1/2
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HC-110 (B)
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11 1/2
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11
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10 1/2
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10
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10
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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* With continuous agitation
NR=Not Recommended
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65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C)
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Step/Solution
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Time
(min:sec)
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Rinse--with agitation:
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KODAK Indicator Stop Bath
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0:30
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KODAK EKTAFLO Stop Bath
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0:30
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Fix --with frequent agitation
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KODAK Fixer
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5:00 to 10:00
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KODAK Rapid Fixer
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2:00 to 4:00
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KODAFix Solution
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5:00 to 10:00
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KODAK POLYMA x TFixer(1:3)
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5:00 to 10:00
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Wash:
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Running water
--OR--
Rinse with water
KODAK Hypo Clearing Agent
Running water
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20:00 to 30:00
0:30
1:00 to 2:00
5:00
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Final rinse:
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KODAK PHOTO-FLO Solution
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0:30
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Dry--in a dust-free place
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The following information is based on development in KODAK HC-110 Developer (Dilution B), 68°F (20°C), to a contrast Index of 0.56.
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KODAK TRI-X Pan Film / TX :
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7 1/2 minutes in small tank with manual agitation at
30-second intervals
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KODAK TRI-X Pan Professional Film/TXT:
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7 1/2 minutes in large tank with manual agitation at
1-minute intervals
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KODAK TRI-X Pan Professional Film/TXP:
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5 1/2 minutes in small tank with manual agitation at
1-minute intervals
KODAK TRI-X Pan Film/TX
Diffuse rms Granularity* 17Fine
KODAK TRI-X Pan Professional Film/TXP, TXT
Diffuse rms Granularity* 16Fine
* Read at a net diffuse density of 1.0, using a 48-micrometre aperture, 12 x magnification.

Characteristic Curves: Large tank, KODAK
Developer D-76
Characteristic Curves: Small tank, KODAK
T-MAX Developer
Contrast-Index Curves: Large tank
Contrast-Index Curves: Small tank, KODAK
T-MAX Developer
Modulation Transfer Curve
Spectral-Sensitivity Curve
Characteristic Curves
Contrast-Index Curves
Characteristic Curves
Contrast-Index Curves
Note: The Kodak materials described in this publication for use with KODAK TRI-X Pan and TRI-X Pan Professional Films are available from dealers who supply Kodak professional products. You can use other materials, but you may not
obtain similar results.
Kodak, D-76, DK-50, Estar, HC-110, KodaFix, MICRODOL-X, Photo-Flo, TRI-X, T-MAX, and Wratten are trademarks.
F-9 April, 2003
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