[LargeFormat] Expanding and Contracting Ilford FP4+

[Wilkes, Don MSER:EX]

> How about telling me more about how you rate, expose
> and develop Fp4+.
> 
> What dilutions and what times do you use.  I realize I
> will have to fine tune the info for my situation,
> water, temp, etc.  But a starting point would really
> be appreciated.

Gosh -- it's embarassing to tell, but it's actually not the sort of
information I keep in my head.  I don't get much of a chance to shoot these
days, so I keep notes above the darkroom sink.  At any rate, here's my best
shot at it, and I'll try to remember to post again on Monday, after I can
consult my notes...

I shoot using a spotmeter, judging the shadows, rating FP4 at an EI of 64.

For developing, I use ID-11 (1:3?), one-shot, in a Unicolor drum on a
Unicolor roller, with a couple of minutes water pre-bath.  I shift the
developing time from what's suggested by Ilford by about 20%, but for the
life of me I can't remember right now if it's longer or shorter.  My hunch
is that it's +20%, although you'd think the opposite since I'm down-rating
the EI.  However, my one and only lens is an old Zeiss-Jena, and a little
soft in the contrast department.

Boy, is this pathetic...  My only defence is that the weather's been
appalling all spring, and I haven't souped up any sheet film in months!  I
really will try to remember to look at my notes and get back to you.  Here's
hoping others can put you in the ballpark more quickly.

Cheers,
\donw