2 solution pyro developer

Solution A Pyrogallol :- 50 gramme's Potassium metabisulphite :- 50 gramme's Sodium Sulphite, anhydrous:- 125 gramme's Water to :- 1000ml.

Solution B Sodium Carbonate, anhydrous :- 75 gramme's Water to :- 1000ml.

For use take one part A, one part B and four parts water. Experiment with development times between 6 and 7 minutes.

This developer gives negatives that exhibit delicate graduation and good detail. It has to be stored as a two part developer as in single solution its keeping properties are very poor. July 2024 Several books, featuring Christopher John Ball's photographs, are now available through Amazon or click on an image below to purchase via secure payments on lulu.com

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