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Ilford Microphen Developer 1L

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$6.93 $10.66 In stock

Category: Darkroom Chemicals

Ilford Microphen Developer 1L

Unlock the potential of fast films with Ilford Microphen Developer. This fine grain, black & white, powder film developer is ideal for extending development times, allowing you to push process fast films while preserving distinctive grain characteristics.

Key Features:

  • Fine Grain Powder Film Developer: Ilford Microphen is a versatile fine grain powder film developer that enhances film speed without compromising on grain characteristics.
  • Increases Film Speed: Achieve an effective increase in film speed, especially suited for faster films such as HP5 Plus, Delta 400 Professional, and Delta 3200 Professional.
  • Reduces Grain Size: Maintain a high speed/grain ratio, ensuring a balance between increased speed and fine grain quality.
  • Compatibility: Suitable for use with spiral tanks, deep tanks, and machine processing, providing flexibility in your development process.

Ilford Microphen Developer empowers photographers to push the boundaries of film processing, offering increased speed and fine grain characteristics for a range of black & white films.

MPN: 1173875

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

James ★★★★★

I’ve been pushing HP5+ to 1600 and the grain stays surprisingly tight with this powder developer, which is exactly what I needed. The one-liter size mixed up clean with no lumps, and the extended development times gave me a lot of control over contrast. It’s become my go-to for fast films.

Michael V. ★★★★★

Finally, a developer that doesn't punish pushing HP5 to 1600 – the grain stays tight and the shadows hold detail. Mixed a fresh batch yesterday and the powder dissolved completely in a couple minutes with no residue left at the bottom.

William Z. ★★★★★

Used this with HP5 pushed to 1600 and the speed increase is real—shadow detail held up way better than I expected from a powder developer. The 1L size is perfect for a few rolls of 120, and it mixes up fast without any stubborn chunks.