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Kodak Alaris D-76

Name: Kodak Alaris D-76
Brand: Kodak Alaris

Widely regarded as a benchmark developer. Provides full emulsion speed and good shadow detail with normal contrast.

Temperature

20°C

18–24°C

Dilutions

Capacity

rolls per litre

Form

Powder

Characteristics

Grainfine

Acutancemoderate

Contrastnormal

Long density scale with excellent shadow detail

Dilutions

stockReplenishable

Finest grain, maximum film speed. Can be replenished for economy.

1+1One-shot

Sharper images but with slightly more graininess. Most common use.

Shelf Life

Concentrate

Unmixed powder indefinite

Working Solution

6 months in full stoppered bottles

With replenishment. Unreplenished capacity is 4 rolls/L stock, 2 rolls/L at 1+1.

Development Times

Film	Dilution	ISO	Time	Temp
Tri-X 400	stock	400	6m 45s	20°C
Tri-X 400	1+1	400	9m 45s	20°C
Tri-X 400	stock	1600	9m 30s	20°C
T-Max 400	stock	400	7m 30s	20°C
T-Max 400	1+1	400	10m 15s	20°C
Fomapan 400 Action	stock	400	7m 30s	20°C
T-Max 100	stock	100	6m 30s	20°C
T-Max 100	1+1	100	9m 30s	20°C
T-Max P3200	stock	3200	14m	20°C
Neopan Acros II	stock	100	6m 30s	20°C

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Often Used For

General-purpose developmentMaximum film speed retentionWide tonal range negativesBenchmark comparisons

Limitations & Warnings

Powder requires careful mixing
Stock solution oxidizes if not stored properly

Descriptions combine manufacturer specifications with community experience. Subjective assessments reflect common sentiment among photographers and may not match your results.

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