Development time
Ilford FP4 Plus in Ilfotec DD-X
10:00 at 20°C, 1+4 dilution, box speed.
Start timer · 10:00Time
10:00
Standard
Dilution
1+4
Temperature
20°C
Box speed
ISO 125
B&W
All 2 times
| Dilution | EI | Time | Temp | Agitation | Timer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1+4 | 125 | 10:00 | 20°C / 68°F | Standard | Start timer |
| 1+4 | 200+⅔ stop | 12:00 | 20°C / 68°F | Standard | Start timer |
EI is the speed the film was rated at when shooting. Times marked “not yet verified” come from secondary sources and haven’t been checked against a manufacturer datasheet.
Other temperatures
| 18°C | 19°C | 20°C | 21°C | 22°C | 23°C | 24°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | 11:12 | 10:00 | 9:00 | 8:00 | 7:12 | 6:30 |
Calculated from the 20°C time using Ilford’s temperature compensation factors, not taken from a datasheet. Most B&W developers behave well between 18°C and 24°C.
Mixing
| Dilution | 300 ml (one 35mm roll) | 500 ml (one 120 roll) |
|---|---|---|
| 1+4 | 60 ml developer + 240 ml water | 100 ml developer + 400 ml water |
How they work together
- Ilfotec DD-X
- Fine grain, high acutance, full film speed, normal contrast. Full emulsion speed with excellent shadow detail.
- Ilford FP4 Plus
- Often considered a benchmark for medium speed B&W. Notable sharpness and fine grain. Well-suited for high-quality enlargements.
- Notes on this pairing
- Pushed +2/3 stop.
FP4 Plus in other developers
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10:30
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Kodak Double-X 5222
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8:00
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Ilford Ortho Plus
10:30
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Ilford SFX 200
10:00
1+4 · EI 200 · 20°C
Harman Technology Kentmere Pan 200
9:00
1+4 · EI 200 · 20°C
Adox CHS 100 II
7:00
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