Yesterday we had more sun and I went out and replicated the test shoot I did at the Southbank the day before, only this time with Tri-X instead of Fomapan 400. Conditions were very similar, very bright and sunny but with sudden shadows created by fast moving clouds. And almost to the minute the rain returned at about 15:30… let us be grateful for small photographic windows. Ho-hum, UK weather, who needs it?
I shot two rolls of Tri-X at box speed and developed one  in APH09 1+40, 12 mins, 30 seconds gentle inversions followed by two every 60 seconds, the other in DD-X 1+4, 8 minutes, standard Ilford recommended agitation. Used the Nikon F4s, 35-70 f/2.8, yellow filter for contrast. This camera is a beast at the best of times, but compared to the Leica If is is a behemoth.
Two comparable shots taken within minutes of each other, end of one roll, beginning of the other. DD-X top, Rodinal bottom:
The Rodinal show more grain, but I have yet to nail the development technique. I got so scared of overdeveloping I erred on the cautious side and probably underdeveloped. One more, showing grain and sharpness.
The DD-X shows (to me anyway) pleasing light and dark
The Rodinal highlights textures
I most definately LIKE Tri-X. It may well become the film of choice, dunno why I haven’t joined the herd before.
by skinnyvoice
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The two architecture photos are great!