Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/03/13

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Subject: Re: Ilford HC-D
From: ireland@blazenet.net (Robert Brummett)
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 16:13:33 -0500
 
>In looking over the material on Ilford's web page, their HC-D film
>developer looked like it might be a good option for me.  When I asked about
>it at the two stores in town that carry darkroom supplies, neither had even
>heard of it.  Does anyone know anything about the availability of HC-D?  Or
>why it is not available?  Also has anybody had any experience with it?  It
>appears to essentially be a less concentrated version of Ilford HC and
>comes in a smaller container.
>
>I typically shoot Ilford HP5+ (ASA 400, sometimes pushed to 1600) and
>thought the HC-D might be better than D-76, which is what I have been
>using.
>
>Thanks for any help
>
>Michael Bell
>MBell@mail.utexas.edu

Michael-

Sorry, I don't have experience with the HC-D, but if you're looking for a
change-of-pace from D76, may I suggest HC-110 in dilution B?

Robert