KODAK D-76 Black & White Film Developer, Powder to Make 1 Gallon.

SKU: KKD76G

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Raymond B : If I want to order 40 packets or 4 boxes of this product, is there a bulk request or do I order individual?ANDREW R : Responses on this Q&A system are from other customers, NOT Adorama employees (unless indicated by email or otherwise as "staff"). For best response regarding specific purchase inquiries please call 800-223-2500.
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Tyler L : What volume of D-76 1:1 is required to develop 1 roll of 120 in a patterson tank?HERMANN G : It has been so long since I did this, I really can't honestly answer that question. I simply don't remember.MICHAEL B : 20 ozLANCE K : I use a generic Arista branded tank, which I suspect is close to a real Paterson tank. You need 590ml of solution to cover a 120 reel in that tank, which I round up to 600ml to keep things simple. So to use 1:1 processing, you'd need 300ml of stock D-76 solution (plus water).

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2019-04-11T12:36:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Kodak tmax 400

Great price. Thanks.

Viorel B.

2019-04-09T09:32:15

Rated 4 out of 5

Bag was busted

I enjoy using these materials (the powder developer and fixer) and because I live on a small island in Alaska- the delivery over from NYC was a bumpy ride. One of the handful of bags I ordered was busted and spilled all over my entire order. But the delivery is so quick! I really can't complain too much.

Ashley L.

2019-03-28T12:23:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Kodak chemistry

Always a great product for the last 50 years I’ve been in the darkroom .

DENNIS G.

2019-03-11T19:14:32

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Basic Developer

This was my first developer, and it gives good, consistent results with just about any film. You can use stock solutions or dilutions such as 1+1 or 1+3 for some control of results. Its disadvantage, which isn't really much, is that you have to mix it up with pretty hot water, hotter than your tap probably puts out. Also, it goes bad in about six months, maybe less, unless you keep it in full, tightly stoppered bottles. So, unless you develop a lot of film, it will likely go bad before you use it up unless you use it full strength all the time or you keep it in progressively smaller bottles (or use the marble trick to keep the level up to the top of the bottle). However--this developer gives really good results, and may be all you ever need in a developer.

MARK J.

2019-02-19T09:06:44

Rated 4 out of 5

two tiny quibbles

I loved the free shipping! That said, I'd have liked to be able to track the shipping process and the package was leaking a little powder when it arrived.

ERIC B.

2018-04-23T17:49:19

Rated 5 out of 5

D-76 Developer

Always had good results with this developer.

WILLIAM D.

2018-04-18T11:48:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Powder over liquid

Great for the money

TAHOE D.

2018-04-12T08:49:00

Rated 5 out of 5

First time developer getting good results

I am just starting to develop my own film. I have had good results so far with this developer. Still trying to get my timing down.

Patrick D.

2018-03-27T09:31:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Leaves no doubt!

Consistense. What else can I say!?!?

FRANK H.

2017-08-29T20:15:58

Rated 5 out of 5

1:1

OK if you are reading this you already know all about D-76. It is a classic formula that has a great shelf life in a seal package. It can also handle nearly all popular B&W films. I use it 1:1 so to keep the working solution consistent but you can use any way you want to achieve the desired results.

DONALD F.

2017-08-23T12:24:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Another Fave in the lab

Another Fave in the lab

David W.

2017-07-18T09:14:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to make. A classic

Classic developer. Perfect for Tri-x with small but beautiful grain.

Samuel S.

2017-06-20T09:23:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Reliable and Stable B&W Developer

One of the most versatile B&W developers ever produced, it yields very good results with every panchromatic film I have used. It's easy to use either full strength or diluted 1:1. Once mixed, it has very good shelf life if stored in completely filled amber glass bottles (or clear glass if stored away from light).

STEPHEN H.

2017-06-18T08:55:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Two thumbs up

Standard developer that works well as expected. Came very quickly and was well packaged with all other items.

Michael B.

2017-03-22T14:35:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Quick Service

Great, quick, professional service!

Richard K.

2017-03-16T11:57:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Classic

Classic developer does what its done for half a century

Bruce S.

2017-02-14T11:01:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

My go to developer for HP-5 film

Robert R.

2017-02-07T11:47:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Works really good

I have used other devolopers but D76 is perhaps my favorite.

Greg D.

2017-01-30T14:19:48

Rated 5 out of 5

simple to use great results

has a great shelf life and is one of the best developers you can get your hands on

Jesus P.

2017-01-25T07:43:44

Rated 5 out of 5

The Gold Standard

This is the gold standard of developers. Simple and foolproof. Follow the directions and mind your temperatures and you will have good solid negatives every time.

Christopher K.

2017-01-04T07:28:28

Rated 4 out of 5

One of the best all-around film developers

D76 has been a standard for black & white film developer for decades and deserves to be.

GENE L.

2016-12-29T14:12:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Kodak Darkroom

Been developing films since the 70s. Kodak chemicals have always been reliable. Have used other chemicals, but always came back to Kodak. They have never failed me.

DAVID D.

2016-12-09T07:55:12

Rated 5 out of 5

good stuff

what can i say it works well. follow instructions for mixing.

craig j.

2016-09-14T11:36:13

Rated 3 out of 5

Package had a hole, leaked some contents

About a table spoon of developer powder had leaked out of a puncture in on arrival. This leakage probably was not due to handling. It should have been noticed by quality control.

FRANKLIN B.

2016-01-06T03:24:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Old Standby

Old standby works well and stores well. Very dependable.

JONATHAN B.

2015-10-31T05:33:46

Rated 5 out of 5

EXCELLENT product! PLEASE keep making this Kodak!!

I've used this developer for over 15 years and it's SUPER!! PLEASE Kodak, keep making it. I just wished you still made the T-Max B&W developer in the one gallon size!!

Terry F.

2014-03-10T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

D76, Hope Kodak does not go way

Good developer, Use it for tmax and tri x All ways know what to expect. Have used since 1977

CRAIG A.

2013-07-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Old Stand-by

I needed this developer for a photography class at a community college. We normally use Sprint Cemistry but ran out and needed this in a hurry. Adorama shipped this out really quickly and the class was saved.

THOMAS B.

2012-04-29T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent product.

Mixes easily. Performs beyond expectations consistently.

Casey

2012-01-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

D-76 is the standard for B&W developer

D-76 is the standard black and white developer. Works with just about any B&W film (except maybe high contrast microfilm and other unusual applications). Tri-X 400 mix 1+1 at 75 F. for 7:45 minutes. Really nice tones, contrast and grain. Simple to mix, just follow instructions. Lasts well in the bottle. If you are starting out, you can't go wrong with D-76 and you may never need to try anything else.

TOMAS S.

About KODAK D-76

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Kodak Darkroom

By DAVID D.

Been developing films since the 70s. Kodak chemicals have always been reliable. Have used other chemicals, but always came back to Kodak. They have never failed me.

D-76 is the standard for B&W developer

By TOMAS S.

D-76 is the standard black and white developer. Works with just about any B&W film (except maybe high contrast microfilm and other unusual applications). Tri-X 400 mix 1+1 at 75 F. for 7:45 minutes. Really nice tones, contrast and grain. Simple to mix, just follow instructions. Lasts well in the bottle. If you are starting out, you can't go wrong with D-76 and you may never need to try anything else.

For general-purpose use with films such as Kodak T-MAX Professional, PLUS-X Pan, and TRI-x Pan Films; also for some spectroscopic films and plates. A favorite of pictorial photographers.

Yields full emulsion speed and maximum shadow detail with normal contrast. Moderately fine grain, excellent development latitude.

For use in: small and large tanks, trays, rotary-tubes, rack-and-tanks

Keeping Properties:
Stock solution (full strength ) in closed container (full) - 6 months; 2 months in a half full container
Working solution (full strength) in a tray-24 hours (or tank-1 month)
Diluted 1:1 solution-24 hours in a tray (N/A for a tank)

Useful Capacity (unreplenished):
Full strength in a tray; 16-8x10 sheets per gal (4 per L)
Full strength in a tank; 16-8x10 sheets per gal (4 per L); useful capacity can be increased by replenishment
Diluted 1:1 in a tray; 8-8x10 sheets per gal in a tray (2 per L)
Diluted 1:1 in a tank; 8-8x10 sheets per gal in a tank (2 per L)