510 Pyro Black and White Film Developer

Description

A premium pyro staining black and white film developer that won the Silvergrain Classics Awards 2021.

Razor sharp and extremely fine grained – most ISO 100 films go grainless! Unrivalled long tonal range particularly in shadows and highlights

A 100ml bottle develops 30-100 35mm rolls, 6+ years shelf life

Protects film from damage and uniquely gives negatives that are optimised for scanning, silver gelatine and UV printing processes with the same development time.

Advantages of 510 Pyro Film Developer
1. Exceptional Tonal Range
One of the standout features of the 510 Pyro Film Developer is its capacity to deliver a broad tonal range. This means that it can capture subtle details in both shadows and highlights, resulting in photographs with rich contrast and depth.

2. Fine Grain Structure
Photographers gravitate towards the 510 Pyro Film Developer for its ability to produce exceptionally fine grain. This fine grain structure allows for sharper and more detailed images, making it an ideal choice for high-resolution photography.

3. Outstanding Sharpness
The developer’s unique formulation contributes to exceptional sharpness in the final images. This sharpness is especially beneficial when photographing intricate subjects or scenes that demand precision.

Dilution Ratio Matters
When using the 510 Pyro Film Developer, it’s crucial to pay attention to the dilution ratio. Different ratios can yield different results, so experiment to find the one that suits your photographic style. A common starting point is a 1:100 dilution for maximum fine grain and tonal control.

Development Time
The development time plays a vital role in achieving the desired results. Longer development times can enhance the developer’s effect on tonal range and grain structure, while shorter times may produce more conventional results. Adjust the development time according to your creative vision.

Film Measured speed (ISO) Dilution Time (minutes)
Adox CHM 100 100 1:100 11:40
Adox CHM 125 125 1:100 10:15
Adox CHM 400 400 1:100 11:00
Adox CHS 25 16 1:100 6:30
Adox CHS 100ii 100 1:100 8:00
Agfa APX 100 100 1:100 11:40
Agfa APX 400 400 1:100 11:00
Arista Professional 125 1:100 9:30
Bergger Pancro 400 (presoak for 6 minutes) 200 1:100 11:00
Cinestill BWXX – presoak 200 1:100 7:00
Catlabs Pro 320 320 1:100 13:30
Eastman Double X (5222)- presoak 200 1:100 7:00
Efke 25 16 1:100 6:30
Efke 100 100 1:100 7:45
Fomapan 200 200 1:100 7:30
Fomapan 400 400 1:100 9:00
Fuji Neopan Acros (I&II) 100 1:100 7:45
Fuji Neopan 400 400 1:100 9:45
Fuji Neopan 1600 1600 1:100 8:25
Ilford Delta 100 100 1:100 10:00
Ilford Delta 400 400 1:100 11:00
Ilford Delta 3200 1600 1:100 13:30
Ilford Delta 3200 3200 1:100 23:00
Ilford FP4+ 125 1:100 10:00
Ilford HP5+ (do +10% longer for 120) 400 1:100 8:15
Ilford HP5+ 800 1:100 13:30
Ilford HP5+ 1600 1:100 28:00
Ilford Pan F+ 50 1:100 7:30
Ilford Ortho Plus 80 1:100 9:00
Ilford SFX 200 200 1:100 11:30
Kentmere 100 100 1:100 11:40
Kentmere 400 400 1:100 10:30
Kodak Prof. Plus X 125 1:100 6:30
Kodak Prof. HIE High Speed Infrared 200 1:100 9:45
Kodak TMax 100 100 1:100 11:00
Kodak Tmax 400 400 1:100 9:00
Kodak TMax P3200 3200 1:100 17:30
Kodak Prof. Tri X (sheet) 320 1:100 9:00
Kodak Tri X 400 1:100 8:00
Kosmo Agent Shadow 400 1:100 10:00
Lomography Fantôme 8 8 1:100 7:30
Lomography Potsdam 100 1:100 5:15
Orwo UN54 100 1:100 5:15
Orwo UN54 400 1:100 14:00
Polypan 50 1:100 8:25
Rollei Retro 80s 80s 1:100 9:45
Rollei RPX 100 100 1:100 11:40
Rollei RPX 400 400 1:100 11:00
Ultrafine Xtreme 100 200 1:100 19:25

Adox HR50, Rollei RPX 25 and Rollei Retro 80s @25
Use 1:150. 1 minute initial agitation then once every minute for a total of 8:45 minutes.

Catlabs X 80 @32
Use 1:100, 1 minute initial agitation then for 10 seconds every 3 minutes after for a total of 14
minutes.

Ilford HP5+ @400
Use 1:100, 1 minute initial agitation then once every 5 minutes for a total of 13:45 minutes.

Lomography Bablyon 13 and Orwo DN21 @8
Use 1:50. 1 minute initial agitation then 10 seconds at 4th, 8th and 12th minute for a total of 14 minutes.

Rollei Blackbird Creative @64
Use 1:300, 30 seconds initial agitation then for 10 seconds every 7 minutes after for total 22:45
minutes.

Zebra Dry Plates @2
Use 1:150, 30 seconds initial agitation then 5 seconds every 30 seconds for a total of 5 minutes.

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