Ilford ID11 Film Developer - 5L

Mixed a batch of this for some HP5 and the fine grain really holds up while keeping the emulsion speed right where it should be. I love that the 5L pack lasts forever, so I can develop whenever I want without worrying about running out. This is my go-to for anything where I need sharp negatives with

Finally got around to developing some HP5+ rolls and the grain structure is impressively tight while keeping the speed. The powder dissolved cleanly with no residue, which was a nice surprise.

Mixed a 5L batch and it dissolved quicker than I expected, no clumps left in the bottom. Negatives came out with that classic fine grain and I didn’t lose any speed on my 400-speed rolls—solid value for the volume.