Ilford Microphen Film Developer - 1L

The half-stop speed boost is real—my shots at 800 with Tri-X came out with solid shadow detail and barely any extra grain. Mixed up a liter and it stored fine for a couple weeks, which made the whole batch worth it. This has become my go-to when I need to push film without losing that fine-grain loo

I’ve been using this with HP5 Plus and the fine grain is really noticeable even when pushing the film a bit. The one-litre bottle mixed up exactly as expected and has lasted through several rolls without any issues.

That extra half stop makes all the difference for my low-light shots—I can actually shoot HP5 at 800 without worrying. Took a roll through it over the weekend and the fine grain kept everything looking super sharp. Definitely my new go-to developer.