ID-3 Film Developer


Reported to be one of the best formulas for Ilford FP4 Plus or Agfa APX 100.

Here is the split stock formula.


Solution 'A'
Hot Water (125 Deg.F.) - 500 mL
Metol - 3g
Sodium sulfite, monohydrate - 12g
Sodium metabisulfite - 3g
Water to make - 1000 mL

Solution 'B'
Hot Water (125 Deg.F.) - 500 mL
Sodium carbonate, monohydrate - 22g
Potassium bromide - 1g
Water to make - 1000 mL

Mix solutions 50/50 to use.
Try about 6 min at 68 deg F. This is a one shot developer.

Since this formula utilizes sodium carbonate use a 15 second water rinse
instead of an acid stop to insure against bubbles.
An acid stop may cause the carbonate to release CO2 bubbles within the emulsion.

This is a one shot developer. Use plenty of agitation.


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