Tmax100 + HC-110

We've finished up remodeling the bathroom. This has given me a chance to set up the enlarger in the second bathroom.

I had a bunch of film (35mm) to develop and now I get to print some. At the current moment, as I write, I'm developing Ilford HP5+ in Kodak HC-110 trying to determine a development time.

When prepping 400ml (for one roll in tank) I use 6ml HC-110 and fill beaker to 400ml.
When prepping 700ml (for two rolls in tank) I use 11ml and fill beaker to 700ml.

I've settled on the following for Tmax 100 in HC-110 dilution H (1:63)
12 minutes @ 20C.
Continuous agitation for 1st minute.
5 inversions every minute thereafter.

I'm happy with the results.

Epson R220 and MIS UT-3D

I've been printing with an Epson R220 and the MIS UT-3D inkset. Prints on Ilford Gold Fibre Silk paper are beautiful. The blaks are very deep. The prints have been turing out very nicely. It still requires some experimentation but this combo of printer, ink and paper is very nice.

I still haven't found the combo of ink and printer that I'm looking for. I like the quality I get from the R220, but being limited to a letter-size printer is frustrating. I've been hunting around for an Epson 1400. This seems like it might be the best solution right now. I can print most of the image sizes I'm interested on a printer this size. 12"x18" image size on 13"x19" paper looks lovely. And framed in an 18"x24" frame looks spectacular. If I become successful at selling prints, I'll look into a solution for a larger printer - everyone has a 13" printer. Making prints larger than 13"x19" starts to separate you from the rest of the crowd.

Prints for sale

I have a few prints for sale on my photoblog:

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