Film Developer Kit

Acufine Diafine Developer

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Diafine Developer is usable over a wide temperature range with one developing time for all films.

Fast, medium and slow films can be developed simultaneously without adjustment in developing time.

Parameters
Chemistry Type	Film Developer
Powder/Liquid	Powder
Packaging Info
Package Weight	1.25 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	6.3 x 2.8 x 2.8"

Diafine is unsurpassed in it ability to produce the greatest effective film speed, ultra-fine grain, maximum acutance and highest resolution.Time and temperature have no practical effect if the minimum recommendations are observed. Diafine is an ultra-fine grain developer with the highest effective speeds.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How many rolls of 35mm can be process with this 1quart kit?

A: Acufine recommends no more than 16 rolls of 35mm per quart.

Q: 2. Can I use this developer to process Kodak Technical Pan?

A: Yes, Rollei Supergrain Film Developer will work to process Kodak Techincal Pan.

Q: 3. How long will the developer last once opened?

A: Full unopened bottles of Ilford MULTIGRADE developer concentrates stored in cool conditions, 5–20ºC, (41–68ºF), will keep for 2 years. Once opened, use the concentrate completely within six months and keep all bottles tightly sealed until used. Working strength MULTIGRADE developer left in an open dish should not be kept for more than one working day. If stored in a tightly capped bottle, a working strength solution may last up to 24 hours.

Q: 4. How long will this chemical last before expiring?

A: There is no posted date on the bottle, only a batch number. However, according to Ilford: "Full unopened bottles of MULTIGRADE and PQ UNIVERSAL developer concentrates stored in cool conditions, 5–20ºC, (41–68ºF), will keep for 2 years. Once opened use the concentrate completely within six months and keep all bottles tightly sealed until used. Working strength MULTIGRADE developer, PQ UNIVERSAL and BROMOPHEN left in an open dish should not be kept for more than one working day. If stored in a tightly capped bottle they may last up to 24 hours."

Q: 5. Will this work with graded paper (not multi grade or poly contrast papers)?

A: Yes this fixer can work with graded papers.

Q: 6. Why is it store pickup only?

A: Due to shipping regulations regarding film chemistry we are unable to ship this item.

Q: 7. How does this compare to the 2150XL chemistry?

A: Ilford Multigrade Developer (Liquid) for Black & White Paper - 5 Liters is just paper developer. That is optimized for multigrade paer. The Ilford 2150 Developer/Fixer Black and White Print Chemicals Kit 2x(3 liter) is, Ilford 2150XL Developer and Ilford 2150XL Fixer are liquid concentrate chemicals supplied as a kit specifically for use with the Ilfolab 2150 RC table top processor.

Q: 8. Can I develop films with this?

A: Technically, yes. But for best results, you are significantly better off using actual film developer. Times and results will vary greatly because the concentration/strength/developing time and grain structure will be quite different. You will also have to experiment with dilution for best results.

Q: 9. How long will the chemical last if I start using it?

A: Once mixed, the Multigrade Developer will last 6 months in a sealed container.

Q: 10. will this work with kodak polycontrast iii?

A: Yes, it similar to Dektol.

anyonymous	25/09/2024
Great stuff easy to use !! 5

Armand	07/09/2024
I recently thought about and referred to this developer while writing a comment on an analog photography website. I went on-line out of curiosity to see if it is still available. Lo and behold, here it is! I remember getting some amazing results many years ago with Acufine and Ilford FP4 at ISO 250. Tonality and sharpness were incredible. There was no to minimal increase in grain. I am thinking about becoming re-acquaited with an old friend. 5

Jayne	19/08/2024
Used to develop nature prints, very consistent results 5

Antonio	29/07/2024
I am using Diafine to develop Tri-X when I am pushing film and guessing exposures. Quick, easy and provides usable negatives for scanning. 5

Kerry	09/07/2024
Reasonably economical because it is so long-lasting. A great developer for all types of B&W films. I like that I can use it even in the summer when water temps in the house can exceed 70F. Remarkable acutance, gives an excellent, gritty grain on classic films if used at higher temps. Check MSDS for septic systems. 5

Pinhole canon	04/07/2024
Good developer I use it at 1:9 seems fine for RC paper. 5

bob	29/06/2024
Use to use pan X pushed to 400 and have grainless 11x16 prints that still look perfect, I wish that it was still available 5

Me	15/06/2024
This and tri-x @1250, great combination.... Lasts forever.. 5

Jan-Willem Arnold	09/06/2024
It still exists. It works very well, beautiful results, easy to handle. It is a two bath developer, which means that you have one extra step in your development process. But then, it is extremely flexible. Any temperature between 20 and 30 degrees celsius will do, - of course make sure that all your steps are within a 1 degree tolerance, to avoid damaging the film. Each bath is 3 minutes, but a little longer won't hurt. Development time will remain the same when you push your ISO. One package will do a lot of films - about 60. Also in a solution form you can use it for several years if you don't develop that many films. I never lost a film by using this. 5

Savvas	08/06/2024
I use this to develop Tri-X exposed at 1600. If you follow the instructions it gives excellent negatives. A note about mixing the chemicals: Make sure you are within the prescribed temperature range, otherwise it will take a long long time for the powders to get completely dissolved. 5