[Leica] OT: Developing Question

["Simon Lamb" <simon@sclamb.com>]

I decided to try my hand at developing my own black and white film today and
shot a roll of Delta 100.  I developed it in in Ilfotec HC (1+31) for 6
minutes, used Ilfostop for 30 seconds, then Ilford Hypam fixer for five
minutes and washed for 8 minutes, adding a little wetting agent at the end
to aid drying.

So what do I see.  Well, the negs look fine but when I scanned some they
have a grainy appearance which is surprising since Delta 100 is a fine grain
film.  There is an almost snowy look to the mid tones, and some have deep
blacks and blown highlights.

I know this is not Leica related (other than I used my M6 to take theo roll
of film) but I hoped some people here might be able to respond off list
(assuming no one else is interested in the answers) and let me know what I
could have done wrong.  I have read a few books etc. and I suspect over
development, but I am open to the expert opinions of other more experienced
luggers.

Thanks for any responses.

Simon

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