PREPARATION: ARS-IMAGO FD FILM DEVELOPER is a concentrated liquid to be diluted right before its use. It's a "One Shot" developer, the working solution must not be reused. Dispose of it after the use. Prepare the needed working solution with running water. Suggested dilution 1 39. It is possible, though, to use dilution included between 1 19 (for low contrast films) and 1 59 (for high contrast films). TEMPERATURE: The working solution has to be used at 20°C. AGITATION: Continuous for the first 30 seconds, two inversions every 30 seconds for the remaining developing time (tank development). CAPACITY: You can develop up to 30 films for every 250ml of concentrated liquid. EXPIRATION: It's recommended to use the concentrated solution within 6 months from its first opening. The diluted solution is a One Shot one and must not be reused. It's recommended to remove air from the bottle. DEV TIMES: The indicated developing times are given to obtain the most accurate tonal estension if compared with the E.Is suggested. Check the dev time chart.
