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ADOX HR-DEV 100ml – Powerful Fine Grain B&W Developer

ADOX HR-DEV 100ml B&W Film Developer is optimized for ADOX HR-50 film. It enhances tonal separation, boosts effective film speed, and delivers excellent sharpness with fine grain. Ideal for high-resolution black and white film processing. Use at 1+49 dilution for best results.

Original price was: ₹2,015.00.Current price is: ₹1,875.00.

Introduction

The ADOX HR-DEV 100ml B&W Film Developer is a high-performance developer specially optimized for ADOX HR-50 black and white film, delivering unmatched sharpness, tonal separation, and enhanced detail. Tailored for photographers who demand precision and clarity in their monochrome work, HR-DEV is a fine grain B&W film developer that stands out for its ability to maximize the performance of high-resolution emulsions.

Whether you’re shooting architecture, portraiture, or landscapes in black and white, the ADOX HR-DEV B&W Film Developer ensures that both highlights and shadows retain crisp details. It’s an essential component for those who use fine-grain, low-ISO films and need to retain every bit of image fidelity.


🎯 Key Features of ADOX HR-DEV 100ml B&W Film Developer

  • Specifically optimized for ADOX HR-50 film

  • Dilution: 1+49 for ideal tonal balance and resolution

  • Fine grain results with enhanced sharpness

  • Better differentiation in highlights and shadows

  • Boosts effective ISO speed of compatible films

  • Liquid concentrate format for convenience

  • Ideal for both beginners and professional film photographers

  • Long shelf life when stored properly


🧠 Why Choose ADOX HR-DEV as Your B&W Film Developer?

The ADOX HR-DEV B&W Film Developer is not just any developer—it’s carefully formulated to complement the unique characteristics of ADOX HR-50 film. This film is renowned for its incredibly fine grain and ultra-high resolution, but it requires a developer that can bring out its full potential.

ADOX HR-DEV achieves exactly that by preserving detail in both shadows and highlights, providing an extended dynamic range with excellent separation. While many developers tend to compress tones or reduce acutance, this formula enhances both.

With a standard dilution of 1+49, it’s highly economical and yields consistent, high-quality results across various film batches.


📷 Best Film Pairing: ADOX HR-50

If you’re using ADOX HR-50, there’s no better match than ADOX HR-DEV 100ml B&W Film Developer. This developer is curve-optimized to align with the tonal structure of HR-50, ensuring maximum sharpness and smooth tonal gradients.

You’ll notice better micro-contrast, particularly in mid-tones, and enhanced edge definition that makes your negatives exceptionally printable or scannable.

To learn more about ADOX HR-50 film, you can visit the official ADOX website here:
🔗https://www.adox.de/Photo/hr50-en/


🧪 Developer Comparison: How ADOX HR-DEV Stands Out

Compared to general-purpose B&W developers like Kodak D-76 or Ilford ID-11, the ADOX HR-DEV 100ml B&W Film Developer is more specialized. Where standard developers focus on balance, HR-DEV is built for resolution, contrast control, and tonal depth. It’s ideal for photographers who scan their film or make large enlargements, as the fine grain structure retains incredible detail.

Additionally, unlike powder developers, this liquid concentrate is easier to mix, store, and use. No need to worry about dissolving crystals or long prep times.


🧰 How to Use ADOX HR-DEV 100ml B&W Film Developer

Dilution:

Recommended at 1+49, meaning 1 part concentrate with 49 parts water.

Example Mix for 1 Roll (300ml):

6ml HR-DEV + 294ml water

Development Times:

These vary depending on film type. For ADOX HR-50, start with approx. 12 minutes at 20°C, adjusting based on desired contrast.

Agitation:

Standard inversion agitation every 30 seconds is recommended.

Storage:

Once opened, the ADOX HR-DEV 100ml B&W Film Developer should be stored in a cool, dark place, preferably in a tightly sealed bottle. It has a decent shelf life, making it a good choice for infrequent users as well.


🔄 Compatibility and Versatility

Although tailored for HR-50, the ADOX HR-DEV 100ml B&W Film Developer works well with other modern B&W films, especially those with high resolution or ultra-fine grain structure. Films such as:

  • Ilford Pan F+ 50

  • Rollei Retro 80S

  • Foma Fomapan 100

  • Kentmere 100

For users of these films, HR-DEV will deliver crisper negatives with well-separated mid-tones and less blooming in highlights.


🔗 Related Products You Might Like

For best results with the ADOX HR-DEV B&W Film Developer, pair it with:

These internal links help users find tools that optimize their black and white workflow, improving results and convenience.


📌 Technical Specifications

Feature Details
Product Type B&W Film Developer
Format Liquid Concentrate
Volume 100ml
Dilution Ratio 1+49
Recommended Film ADOX HR-50, other fine grain B&W films
Shelf Life Long (when sealed and stored properly)
Grain Structure Very fine
Use Case High-resolution, archival-quality negatives

 

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