Ilford Microphen 1L Developer Powder for Black and White Film

SKU: ILMDPBW1L MFR: 1177868
$13.99
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Key Features

  • Achieve archival quality black and white film development with Ilford Microphen.
  • Microphen 1L powder ensures consistent results, enhancing your darkroom experience.
  • Enjoy a wide tonal range in your prints, bringing out subtle details in every shot.
  • Fine grain developer formula provides exceptional sharpness and clarity to your images.
  • Easy to mix and use, perfect for both beginners and experienced darkroom enthusiasts.
  • Long shelf life ensures your Ilford Microphen developer is ready when you are.
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What makes ILFORD Microphen ideal for push-processing?

ILFORD Microphen is optimized for high-speed performance, allowing photographers to push-process their films while maintaining fine grain quality and achieving a superior speed-to-grain ratio.

How does ILFORD Microphen maintain fine grain quality?

ILFORD Microphen is formulated with low alkalinity to reduce grain size and prevent clumping, ensuring fine grain quality even at higher film speeds.

Can ILFORD Microphen be diluted for use?

Yes, ILFORD Microphen can be prepared as a stock solution for normal tank and tray use and can be diluted at ratios of 1+1 or 1+3 for those who prefer using a fresh solution each time.

What films are compatible with ILFORD Microphen?

ILFORD Microphen is compatible with a variety of films and is particularly effective with ILFORD HP5 Plus, allowing meter settings up to EI 3200/36.

In what form is ILFORD Microphen supplied?

ILFORD Microphen is supplied as a powder, ensuring consistent performance and reliability throughout its working life.

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Ilford Developer Powder Specifications

  • Compatibility

    Spiral tanks, deep tanks and machine processing

  • Chemistry Type

    Film Developer

  • Powder/Liquid

    Powder

  • Volume

    33.81 fl. oz (1L)

  • UPC Code

    019498177866

About Ilford Developer Powder

Discover the exceptional capabilities of ILFORD Microphen 1L Developer Powder, specifically designed for black and white film enthusiasts seeking to maximize film speed without compromising on grain quality. This fine grain developer is ideal for photographers who push-process their films, as it is optimized for high-speed performance at the faster end of the exposure range. Unlike many developers that increase film speed at the cost of larger grain size, ILFORD Microphen is uniquely formulated to maintain a fine grain structure, thanks to its low alkalinity which reduces grain size and prevents clumping.

With ILFORD Microphen, photographers can achieve a superior speed-to-grain ratio, ensuring that even at higher speeds, the grain remains comparable to that produced by standard developers. This makes it an excellent choice for those using films like ILFORD HP5 Plus, where meter settings up to EI 3200/36 can be effectively utilized. Supplied as a convenient powder, this developer offers remarkable consistency and reliability throughout its working life.

ILFORD Microphen is versatile in its application, allowing for the preparation of a stock solution suitable for both tank and tray development. For those who prefer using a fresh solution each time, it can be easily diluted at ratios of 1+1 or 1+3. Experience the perfect balance of speed and grain with ILFORD Microphen, and elevate your black and white film photography to new heights.

Ilford Developer Powder Features

  • Fine grain powder film developer
  • Increases film speed
  • Reduces grain size with high speed/grain ratio
  • Compatible with: Spiral tanks, deep tanks and machine processing

Key Features

  • Achieve archival quality black and white film development with Ilford Microphen.
  • Microphen 1L powder ensures consistent results, enhancing your darkroom experience.
  • Enjoy a wide tonal range in your prints, bringing out subtle details in every shot.
  • Fine grain developer formula provides exceptional sharpness and clarity to your images.
  • Easy to mix and use, perfect for both beginners and experienced darkroom enthusiasts.
  • Long shelf life ensures your Ilford Microphen developer is ready when you are.

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  • Ilford Microphen 1L Developer Powder