The DARKROOM COOKBOOK, Third Edition

Formulas 219
Use as you would XTOL.
NOTE: In the original Mytol formula it was recommended to use 60.0 grams of sodium sulfi te
to increase sharpness. However, the effect was insignifi cant and the result was reduced shelflife
for the stock solution.
High-Contrast Developers
FORMULA #27
Ansco 22
This formula is recommended for tray or tank development of cine title fi lm and positive fi lm
to obtain high-contrast results.
Water at 125F/52C, 750.0 ml
Metol, 0.8 g
Sodium sulfi te, 40.0 g
Hydroquinone, 8.0 g
Sodium carbonate, monohydrate, 50.0 g
Potassium bromide, 5.0 g
Cold water to make 1.0 liter
Do not dilute for use. Normal developing times are 5 to 8 minutes at 65F/18C.
FORMULA #28
Ilford ID-13
For line and screen negatives.
Solution A
Water at 125F/52C, 750.0 ml
Potassium metabisulfi te, 25.0 g
Hydroquinone, 25.0 g
Potassium bromide, 25.0 g
Cold water to make 1.0 liter
Solution B
Sodium hydroxide, 50.0 g
Cold water to make 1.0 liter
Mix equal parts of A and B immediately before use. The mixed solution has very poor keeping
qualities and should be discarded immediately after using. With normal exposures development
is complete in 4 to 4½ minutes at 65F/18C.
Caution: Dissolve the sodium hydroxide in a small volume of water in a separate container
before adding it to the solution of the other constituents.