Grit Street Photography Tip: Stand Development For B&W Film

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I’ve had multiple requests for a video on my Gritstreet method for developing black and white film. In this video, I summarize the process for preforming a 120 minute “stand development” using Adox Adonal. This method is fantastic for street photographers who “push” their film. Stand development offers high contrast images that preserve shadow detail.

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Q: Is your pre-soak in distilled or tap water? I know you mix with distilled. And your final wash is with tap.

A: Pre-soak is in distilled. Also, AFTER the final wash, I let the reels soak in distilled water with a few drops of the flow. I agitate for about a minute. This cleans the negative and helps with spotting. So the only part of the process where I use tap, is during my main rinse.

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joe gara
joe gara
9 years ago

so in reference to taking photos and stand develop, should one under expose? Do we correct contrast in LR?

C. Jines
9 years ago
Reply to  joe gara

You can. You have to experiment to find what you like.