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I've had good experiences with Photographer's Formulary products since 2012
This time I bought my Pyrocat-HD in Glycol from Adorama for convenience sake. I've had good experiences with Photographer's Formulary products since 2012 and have had consistent success with them. "Shiprock" was developed using a dilution of 1.5:3:100 in a Jobo 3005 Expert drum and a Jobo CPP3 processor operated at 55 RPM.
I say give it a try
Excellent stuff. Easy to mix and use. A great way to get a different look from your black and white film. May not be everyone's cup of tea, but definitely worth a try for experimentation's sake and to try and get closer to your artistic vision as a film photographer
Discover the exceptional performance of Wimberley's WD2D+ Pyro-Metol Film Developer, a high-quality, professional-grade film developer meticulously formulated by renowned photographer John Wimberley. This reliable and effective solution is an updated version of the classic WD2D formula, designed to optimize the beneficial properties of pyrogallol, delivering negatives that are not only easy to print but also exhibit a range of advantageous characteristics.
Experience the significantly enhanced acutance at tonal boundaries, resulting in sharper images. Appreciate the smooth, extended tonal scale and unmatched tonal separation, especially in highlight areas, which contribute to the creation of visually stunning black and white photographs. The hardening effect on the film emulsion reduces susceptibility to scratches, ensuring the durability of your negatives, while the fine, unobtrusive grain enhances the overall aesthetic of your images.
The WD2D+ Pyro-Metol Film Developer is versatile, compatible with both gelatin/silver and platinum/palladium paper. The emulsion of WD2D+ negatives contains a yellow-orange colored dye mask, traditionally referred to as 'stain', which is proportional to the density of the silver image. This unique feature elevates the contrast of the negative, allowing for the development of significantly lower silver densities, resulting in finer grain and higher sharpness compared to conventional developers.
When used with variable contrast papers, the yellow-orange mask effectively counters the loss of contrast caused by the greenish color produced by some other pyrogallol developers. The full color density of the mask is achieved during development, eliminating the need for an alkaline after-bath and extended washing time.
The WD2D+ Pyro-Metol Film Developer comes as two pre-mixed Stock Solutions, A and B, which are conveniently diluted with water just before use. This one-shot developer ensures that each batch of working solution is used only once, saving you time and effort. Unleash your creativity and achieve professional results with Wimberley's WD2D+ Pyro-Metol Film Developer.